writings (as translated by Ansbacher) and the writings of other Adlerians as leading to one definition of this concept: “maintaining an affirmative‚ optimistic‚ understanding‚ and loving attitude to life and self so as to gain a sense of harmony and kinship with a friendly universe and therefore also a loving interest in the interests of others” (p. 277). This definition resonates with my true understanding of Gemeinschaftsgefühl. A person with well-developed social interest strives not for personal
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7.7 Understand the role of risk assessment in enabling a person centred approach. 7.2 Explain how risk taking and risk assessment relate to rights and responsibilities. Everyone is entitled to take risks. We all take risks in our daily lives. Every time we get on a plane or cross the road‚ put money in a bank‚ take part in a sporting activity or plug in a toaster‚ we are taking risks. All of these risks we assess and make sure that they are managed. For example‚ we know that there are stringent
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cognitive ability of the patient. However‚ I find it very unconvincing to label autism as a form of pathology (or a disease) because more than a disease it is actually just a different way to see world. Many autistic people grow up to be remarkable person‚ who with their savant quality bring about different and advantageous changes to the world. It is just because we often fall into ease by lumping people who think differently from us and whom we perceive as “difficult” into “insane” and “sick”. Autistic
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What are the tenets of an existential-humanistic approach to counselling and how relevant is this counselling approach in the African cultural setting? Existential-Humanistic psychology looks at individuals as a whole person and living in a socially interconnected and holistic world. It focuses on helping the individual self-discover the healing process‚ leading eventually to improved self-esteem. High self-esteem has many positive social benefits: individual happiness (Shackelford‚ 2001)‚ academic
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Summary The article‚ Outcome-based evaluation of a social skills program using art therapy and group therapy for children on the autism spectrum (Epp‚ 2008)‚ is narrative of a study that examined the efficacy of a program for adolescents and teens – ages 11 through 18. This program utilized art therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques in group therapy to expand the social skills of students on the autism spectrum (Epp‚ 2008). Carey and Martin wrote‚ “Outcome research is intended to test whether
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actions in A Doll’s House. After many years of study‚ Adler realized the importance of motivation and how it affected people’s actions. This was later developed into a theory‚ known as the Adlerian Theory‚ which states that there must be a motivational force behind all behaviors (Fisher). Evidence of the Adlerian Theory is found in A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen through the actions of Krogstad‚ Torvald‚ and Nora. Family and friends are usually the most significant motivation to one’s actions because
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were conducted thoroughly to uncover the core values linked with the potato chips consumption experience. Dominantly‚ four out of seven participants consume chips once a month at home with the complementary consumption of pop or soft drinks. The group is also female and Asian dominant‚ at the age range of 19-23‚ most of whom would buy the chips for themselves. The participants were given chips to consume at the beginning of the experiment‚ resulting an average of general enjoyment of chips (before
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Whenever one watches television‚ the impression one usually receives is that popular people are always the ones who are beautiful or wealthy. Yet‚ my experience has told me otherwise. In my group in school‚ the most popular girl is not the prettiest or richest‚ but merely the one who exudes charm solely by being happy and sincere. Swee Lin is not considered pretty by even the most generous standards. Yet‚ she has attractive personality that draws people to like her like a magnet. Rather than
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goals for Margarita‚ interventions and techniques‚ cultural considerations‚ and strengths and limitations of using this theory. This paper will also include similarities and differences between the Adlerian Theory and the Cognitive Behavioral Theory. Theories Origin Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of “talk”; clients are able to talk to the counselor about themselves‚ problems‚ society‚ other people‚ etc. Within a counseling session‚ the clients are allowed to disclose information
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space for a client could be described as a place or space in which a client feels secure and free to express him/herself in a real‚ true and open way. This could mean a number of things to different clients‚ it is very individual. What makes a person feel safe? The list could include some or all of the following; Not feeling judged or criticised by the counsellor or that the counsellor is likely to not accept you if you share something ‘bad’ Feeling that the counsellor accurately
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