Austin‚ T. (2007). Happiness as a goal of counseling: Cross-cultural implications. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling‚ 29(2)‚ 123-136. doi:http://dx.doi.org.jproxy.lib.ecu.edu/10.1007/s10447-007-9030-0 The authors of the article discuss the concept of happiness as a therapy goal‚ explore the variables that are likely to influence our subjective well-being‚ and analyze the perceptions of happiness in different counseling theories. In addition‚ the authors examined the variances
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Ethical dilemmas and multicultural issues are things that you will come across in your professional career. When we seek the assistance of a counselor in schools or in any other setting we want to know that what we share will not be shared with others. We want to feel comfortable and know that our standards and ethics will not be violated. While working in a school setting we came across Amy who is a 16 year old African American high school student. She went to talk to her high school counselor
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privacy of clients. In the world of mental health counseling‚ counselors’ commitment to confidentiality is the basis of effective practice. Confidentiality prohibits mental health counselors from disclosing information about the client to third parties (e.g. family members‚ employer). Confidentiality is critical to establish trust between consumer and mental health counselor‚ which is imperative for promoting open communication of clients during counseling. In order to be ethnically and legally compliant
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COUNSELING SPECIALIZATIONS AND MULITDISCPIINARY TEAMS Counseling Specializations and Multidisciplinary Teams Juanita Duffy COUN 5004 Dr. BlaydesAbstract This paper discusses the importance of collaboration within the different specializations of the counseling field. Two specializations‚ mental health counseling and addictions counseling are reviewed and are brought together to help a hypothetical 12 year old girl “Ashley” in her own education and problem-solving while in therapy
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The counseling/wellness model which focuses on assessment to determine where the best area to focus on to increase wellness. This would include “family relationships‚ friendships‚ other relationship (work/community‚ church‚ etc.)‚ career/job‚ physical health‚ living environment” ( Remley Jr & Herlihy pg. 27). A lot of this information will be disclosed during the evaluation and assessment period. The evaluation and assessment “sole purpose should be to gain information to allow the counselor and
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My educational career from my freshman year at Saint Louis University High School although with some difficulties has in my opinion been a great success when I look back on it. In my freshman year‚ I was really challenged academically by my classes but managed to push on with the help of my teachers and friends who knew I could succeed if given some help. My sophomore year was a bit easier now that I had adjusted to the normal homework‚ I still had a tough time but found a love for my history and
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Cultural Considerations War is hard on anyone involved; however‚ it is especially hard on the children who are forced to live with it or in close proximity to it. Children typically lack the worldview to process the level of violence that occurs during war. The Nigerian children who were rescued from the refugee camp lived in extremely poor conditions and before arriving there were subjected to serious events that may change them forever. They are likely suffering from some severe psychological
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Outline Introduction: Nowadays‚ most people in the world use the internet. People can get all kinds of information from around the world through the Internet and life in the world easy to communicate with others. The Internet seems to be at first glance dream tool. However‚ the Internet is not always a bright side. It can be harmful‚ when people use it and little care. Thesis: Government should regulate the internet‚ there are few reasons here that government should regulate the internet more
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the most important text book in the history of psychology. William James was an American psychologist‚ biologist‚ physician‚ and philosopher. Since then the research and knowledge gained in psychology exploded and we still research today and have careers in psychology doing research. There is so much still to learn about mankind and how a person operates. Speaking of learning‚ education is required to be a Psychiatrist or work in the field of psychology. There are levels of education one can earn
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Earning my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and coursework in Clinical Interviewing and Counseling at Central Michigan University showed me my passion for professional counseling and mental health. I want to help people. As simple as that sounds‚ it is the genuine root of why I want to pursue professional counseling as my career. Between having mental illness in my household‚ to watching a lot of my family and friends succumb to addiction‚ I empathize with anyone who may be dealing with these issues
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