Adding a visual dimension to counseling

Cavemen drew pictures to tell their story. Greek scholars used sandpiles as blackboards to teach students. Eliza Doolittle told Professor Higgins to stop talking and “show me.” Experience constantly reminds us of the powerful nature of the visual. Yet counselors overlook visual possibilities in their dependence on talk. This article maintains that counselees would benefit from the application of “show me” visual aids. This article discusses possibilities and values of the visual dimension, and illustrates visual applications in counseling.