with people who are culturally identical to ourselves. An intense examination on the way we look at the world and how it affects our assessment and assumptions of others‚ especially those different from ourselves‚ is imperative to provide competent counseling services. Whaley (2001) stated‚ “clinicians must be open to learning from their clients‚ and they must be nonjudgmental about the clients’ cultural perspective‚ including their level of cultural mistrust‚” (p. 560). This discussion brought me to
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Effectiveness of school counseling Nowadays‚ with the increase in number of students‚ there is an increase in number of differences between students in terms of their background and abilities. These differences impacts some positively while negatively to others. Some Student’s physical‚ cultural and socioeconomic factors lead them to be disadvantaged and suffer. Some might be bullied‚ while some have disabilities. Some students might be less motivated to learn‚ while some are not career focused
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homemakers may enter career counseling with undiagnosed mood disorders‚ such as depression or anxiety. Ronzio (2012) also stated that most career counselors will encounter women with a history of domestic violence or abuse. The psychological wounds of this abuse can diminish the client’s self-efficacy‚ beliefs in positive outcomes for career‚ and beliefs in her self-sufficiency. These experiences can influence the relationship with the career counselor and the counseling outcomes‚ and is an area that
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ethics in which were are sworn to me is of the utmost importance and one I take personally. First we bound to the nine principles that uphold the profession of counseling all of which could be further deduced to their own importance; yet accumulatively these are the principles that guide us in our work. They are as follows: 1) the counseling relationship‚ 2) confidentiality and privileged communication‚ 3) professional responsibilities and workplace standards‚ 4) working in a culturally diverse world
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Dr. William Roberts LaTonia Watkins Liberty University COUN 501 December 18‚ 2009 Abstract The topic of counseling has been up for discussion for sometime as it relates to the spiritual or biblical aspect versus the worldview or secular concept. There has been some disagreement in regards to whether or not one can be a Christian counselor who have a level of morals and ethics that will allow them to not let their own personal beliefs affect the level of service they provide‚ when faced
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Counseling and Psychotherapy May 08 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
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Cultural Competence in Counseling In today’s society there is a multitude of culturally diverse individuals. As a mental health counselor it is not only in my best interest to make sure that I am aware of my own cultural heritage‚ but it is also my responsibility to insure that I am aware of my client’s cultural heritage. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how culturally different I am from a client in the following case study Jia is a young Asian woman who immigrated
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essence of addiction counseling. Counselor‚ 5(3)‚ 43-48. The Historical Essence of Addiction Counseling William L. White‚ MA What distinguishes the profession of addiction counseling from the array of helping roles that have preceded and have followed it? What would be lost if the specialized knowledge and functions performed by the addiction counselor disappeared? This essay will explore these questions by attempting to define the historical essence of addiction counseling. The distinctiveness
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Family Counseling Approach – Narrative Therapy Kristi Sabbides Moos Liberty University Marriage and Family Counseling I May 13‚ 2011 Dr. Suhad Sadik‚ Instructor Abstract Narrative therapy focuses on helping clients gain access to preferred story lines about their lives and identities and takes the place of previous negative and self-defeating narratives about themselves. An overview of the Social Construction Model‚ Narrative Therapy‚ is presented‚ as well
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Substance abuse counseling is a rewarding career for anyone who wants to help people who are battling addiction to drugs or alcohol. Counselors find work in therapeutic facilities‚ hospitals‚ prisons and halfway homes. They have a choice of working with teens or adults. The primary function of substance abuse counseling is to help people manage their addictions so they can return to society and function successfully as productive citizens. Substance abuse counseling can also include family members
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