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historical narrative believed by christians is ences and the resulting behavior, and kno-
a parameter for the human behavior in- wing that pleasure is not the ultimate goal
cluded in the third dimension (the relation of human existence; second, gives rise for
with the world and life) that, at the same the psychologist or counselor to, from the
time, unifies and gives meaning to the first beginning, aim to delve in the assist of the
and second dimensions (the relation with client and no to settle with any apparent or
oneself and with the others). surface solution of unpleasant symptoms.
This is not a small fact for the specialist In conclusion, the article written by Paul
who accompanies the client who is suffe- Loosemore delves into the reflections of
ring from the loss thus, as Loosemore men- grief, loss and joy, as well as in the impor-
tions, “when we situate life within this re- tance of having a comprehensive look free
demptive historical horizon, both loss and from bias. On this path it can not be left out
joy, are expected and provide meaning and the long thought and discussion about the
sustenance“. This premise leads to two im- human being and his immensity as a crea-
portant consequences: first, the psycholo- ture of God. Therefore, the article responds
gist or the counselor needs to have an in- to a need of everyone who works in coun-
tegral understanding of the person by re- seling: know how to look and act with cha-
cognizing in the client the longing of God, rity and justice towards all clients to not fall
the meaning attributed to his/her experi- into reductionisms.
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