Theories of Counseling
What is a theory of counseling? * idea of what works when you talk to someone * philosophical framework of view of humans * who the person, how the theory describes them * template techniques and interventions to all curate anxieties * concepts of healthy /dysfunction
Why are they important? * Framework to look at ideas * Outlines goals * Not as important as the therapeutic relationship * More important because therapy is becoming more evidence based * Insurance * Grant money * Managed care * What type and what the data is that works
Corey Books * No single model can explain all the facets of human experience * Eleven approaches to counseling and psychotherapy are discussed * Students can begin to acquire a counseling style tailored to their own personality * The process will take years * Relate the book to you
Effective Counselor-chapter 2 * The most important instrument you ha vie YOU Use of self * Living example of who you are and how you struggle to live up to your potential * Be authentic * Stereotyped professional role can be shed-some model are more open than others * If you hide behind your role the client will also hide * Be a therapeutic person and be clear about who you are * Be willing to grow to risk to care and to be involved!
Counseling for the Counselor * Consider your motivation * Find support as you struggle * Have help in dealing with personal issues * Be assisted in managing your counter transferences * Important for professional development
Values
* Be aware of value imposition * How your values influence your interventions * How your values may influence your client’s experiences in therapy * Recognize that you are not value-neutral * Your job is to assist clients in finding answers that are most congruent with their own