Definition of counselling. My chosen definition of counselling is the one given by BACP: “Counselling takes place when a counsellor sees a client in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty the client is having‚ distress they may be experiencing or perhaps their dissatisfaction with life‚ or loss of sense of direction and purpose. It is always at the request of the client as no one can properly be ‘sent’ for counselling...” I like that definition the most as in my opinion it describes
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The three concepts I have chosen to identify for this book report assignment are‚ basic empathy‚ motivation‚ and reframing. I feel that those concepts are important for counsellors to have as skils. The first concept i will be discussing is empthy‚ which is discussed in Chapter six (Shebib‚ 2003). Empathy is the ability to correctly interpret another person ’s feelings to show them you understand. So‚ empathy is not something we have‚ but something we do. Empathy is a skill and an attitude
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“Person-Centred” Counselling Person-centred counselling is a form of therapy which allows the client to be at the core of their own therapy and make their own goals. For the person-centred approach to be effective a relationship built on trust must be formed between the counsellor and the individual. This essay will explore the theoretical ideas and practice skills of person centred counselling. Key figure (Founder) and Major Focus Carl Rogers (1902-1987)‚ an American psychologist was the key figure
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Different approaches to modelling as a form of counselling training‚ and their relative effectiveness Modelling is a valuable tool for observing the necessary skills required of a counselor. This tool may take different forms: - observation of counselors in real-life situations - role-play - demonstration - video Throughout their training‚ trainee counselors may be exposed to various influences from other counselors. Each counselor needs to adapt their skills to the counseling setting
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The counselling process is based on the exchange of emotions between the client and the counsellor which aims to form an alliance (Hough‚ 1998). It involves the counsellor using skills in which they possess in order to communicate effectively with clients (Hough‚ 1998). This reflective essay clearly articulates my application of counselling skills used in this practice session and suggestions for improvement. It will provide a summary of the session‚ identification of a range of skills used and a
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What are the fundamental goals for counselling children? We cannot obviously counsel children the way we counsel adults. It is important to be clear about the goals for counselling children. • To enable children to deal with emotional issues • To keep children safe. • To enable children to feel good about themselves - self worth and self-esteem. • To enable children to reach their potentials - self-actualization. • To enable a child to change negative‚ thoughts‚ beliefs and behaviour. We need
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Unit 2: Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories Theory Essay Written Introduction In this essay I will describe key elements of Psychodynamic theory‚ Person-Centred theory and Cognitive-Behavioural theory. I will also identify the key differences between the above theories. I shall also describe how counselling theory underpins the use of counselling skills in practise. I will then end with my conclusion. 1.1 Key elements of psychodynamic theory Dr Sigmud Freud (1856-1939)‚ is
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the introspection‚ solitude and communication with the world around us‚ along with the pondering of life great philosophical questions about our existence that the great philosophical thinkers of past generations have little to do with the challenges that the modern technologically depended youth face. Back in the time of Hemingway and Fitzgerald the world was a lot bigger than it is today there were less people looking for spotlight then people actually in it. If you wanted to be alone all you had
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The Selfish Gene Author: Richard Dawkins Book Criticism •“Genes cannot be selfish or unselfish‚ any more than atoms can be jealous‚ elephants abstract or biscuits teleological. This should not need mentioning‚ but Richard Dawkins’s book The Selfish Gene has succeeded in confusing a number of people about it” (Midgley). •There are many things to disagree with in the book‚ depending on one’s viewpoint. Some people may interpret the term “selfish gene” in a literal way‚ believing that
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Having had much time to avoid writing this paper‚ I decided that I would write about my exploration of thought process and beliefs that have been barriers in writing this piece of work I left education after secondary school where I found studying quiet difficult‚ I made a decision recently to return to studying and started a short course‚ I found that my learning came from listening rather than reading and that I am able to engage in group discussions and exercises however it takes me some time
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