Analyzing counseling theories
Analyzing Counseling Theories
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Analyzing Counseling Theories
Part 1: Chart
Feminist Theory Transpersonal Theory
Background Theory
Betty Friedman
The Feminine Mystique (1963)
Feminist counseling (1970s)
Radical, liberal, and moderate
Maslow
Fourth force
Ken Wilber
Spectrum or integral approach
Human Nature
Gender role expectations’ impact on human development
Traditional theories are not applicable
Prepersonal functioning
Personal functioning
Transpersonal functioning
Major Constructs
Person is political
Commitment to social change
Egalitarian relationships
Women’s experiences and voices are honored
All types of oppression are recognized
Reductionist approach
Humanistic approach
Applications
Making choices based on personal experiences and strengths
Self-help skills and tools
Personal level and social level changes
Mystical and peak experiences, and spiritual emergencies
Meditation, initiations and vision questing, ritual and shamanic inductions
Intrinsic health, mindful and present centered, act of service and act of work on oneself, recognizing duality
Evaluations
Is as effective as traditional counseling
Conscious-raising is therapeutic benefit
Not as clearly defined as a theory
Difficult to obtain adequate training
Not allied with multicultural and social justice counseling
More accepting of other theories
Empirical study difficult
Ethicality and effectiveness with severe mental issues in question
Considered dangerous
Part 2: Reflection
I hope to work with teenagers between the ages of 13-18 as a trauma and crisis counselor. Teenagers are very vulnerable in the world today. Since they have so many choices that can bring a negative or positive influence in their lives, they truly need a solid support system in any circumstances.
The theory that I feel would be most effective in this population is the Feminist theory. This theory
Walden University
Analyzing Counseling Theories
Part 1: Chart
Feminist Theory Transpersonal Theory
Background Theory
Betty Friedman
The Feminine Mystique (1963)
Feminist counseling (1970s)
Radical, liberal, and moderate
Maslow
Fourth force
Ken Wilber
Spectrum or integral approach
Human Nature
Gender role expectations’ impact on human development
Traditional theories are not applicable
Prepersonal functioning
Personal functioning
Transpersonal functioning
Major Constructs
Person is political
Commitment to social change
Egalitarian relationships
Women’s experiences and voices are honored
All types of oppression are recognized
Reductionist approach
Humanistic approach
Applications
Making choices based on personal experiences and strengths
Self-help skills and tools
Personal level and social level changes
Mystical and peak experiences, and spiritual emergencies
Meditation, initiations and vision questing, ritual and shamanic inductions
Intrinsic health, mindful and present centered, act of service and act of work on oneself, recognizing duality
Evaluations
Is as effective as traditional counseling
Conscious-raising is therapeutic benefit
Not as clearly defined as a theory
Difficult to obtain adequate training
Not allied with multicultural and social justice counseling
More accepting of other theories
Empirical study difficult
Ethicality and effectiveness with severe mental issues in question
Considered dangerous
Part 2: Reflection
I hope to work with teenagers between the ages of 13-18 as a trauma and crisis counselor. Teenagers are very vulnerable in the world today. Since they have so many choices that can bring a negative or positive influence in their lives, they truly need a solid support system in any circumstances.
The theory that I feel would be most effective in this population is the Feminist theory. This theory