Supporting a person’s strengths and true essence

What immediately comes to mind when I think of the topic ‘Shiatsu supports life’ are a person’s strengths and beauty, their true essence and our sources of strength, the resources, that nourish us.
We are usually confronted with a concern in the form of a complaint or a problem: often the reason for a treatment enquiry. Looking behind this is very rewarding. Focussing too much on the ‘problem’ often makes a person shrink, keeps them trapped in this identification with what is ‚not working’. How do we find a way together to get in touch with power and beauty?
What interests me first and foremost: what is this person’s path? Where does he or she want to go? Does this person experience this as a life task? Or rather as a longing, a wish, or to be able to leave something behind? And what is the purpose of these apparent obstacles, such as discomfort or pain? Exploring this path together leads directly to a person’s true nature. And this is different for everyone. How do we get in touch with the actual core of a person’s being? 
First of all, I am interested in this as a facilitator on the process path. This is not interesting or worth pursuing for every client. However, as a therapist, it guides me inwardly and gives me inspiration for the process support. And this requires trust in intuitive guidance and a keen ear for the client’s descriptions and words, as well as training one’s own perception-tools. 
The individual strengths of each person support them on their path through life. Also the inner and outer sources of strength – our resources. How can they be sensed, recognised, touched and supported with Shiatsu? The Five Elements and the Functions of the energetic organs are a constant companion. They explain a lot about a person’s strengths.
I would like to explore these questions in a workshop and/or in an interactive exchange with the other speakers and participants. Especially in a practical way.