:SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND CHILD ABUSE The objective of this research paper is to determine how well school counselors‚ who are human service providers and mandated reporters of child abuse‚ know how to detect abuse and whether or not this skill has an effect on them actually making a report. As mandated reporters‚ school counselors are not prepared to detect signs of child abuse and their lack of preparedness is a directly correlated with their low levels of reporting
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Facing away from the quiet room‚ I still knew everyone’s eyes were fixed on the teacher as they waited on her to say something else. After sitting in silence for what seemed like forever‚ the class turned their attention to the school guidance counselor frantically rushing into the room. I kept my position toward the window until she hurried over to my desk and told me my parents were there to check me out of school. It was the most unusual feeling I had ever felt. I had been to a few funerals
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There is no denying that Correctional Counselors play a vital role in the United States criminal justice and prison systems. Though it seems to be a declining field‚ correctional counselors will always be needed regardless of what our leaders in this country may decide. Correctional counselors are also referred to as correctional treatment specialists or case managers. They work with offenders directly in hope of evolving plans and goals to prevent them from being a repeat offender when they are
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“The Role and Life of a Mental Health Counselor” “My Friend My Counselor” Component I: Narrative Summation of Interview (Charleston‚ SC) This interview is taking place on Friday‚ October 11th‚ 2013 at City Lights Coffee‚ our favorite coffee shop on Market Street in Downtown Charleston‚ directly off of King Street. Today I am interviewing Mrs. Mary Bolden who has a Masters degree in Social work along with other degrees and certificates‚ from Winthrop College and
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Crisis counselors have a demanding job. They work with all types of people who are under stares and are frequently in need of psychological. These professionals often have a stable temperament‚ calm demeanor and are emotionally stable. Crisis counselors have the ability to empathize with their clients without getting personally involved. Also‚ crisis counselors are nonjudgmental and are only there to provide assistance. These professionals tend to provide a good listening ear in a calm manner‚ always
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Substance abuse counselors work with work with patients who have alcohol or substance abuse issues. They interview patients to assess their substance abuse issues. determine courses of treatment‚ work with patients to complete their treatment plan and provide recovery support. They may work one on one with clients or run group therapy sessions‚ or liaise with patient’s family‚ partners and employers to help facilitate their recovery. Typical Positions Available Substance abuse counselors work in a variety
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Ethical Decision Making Ethical Dilemma Ben is cutting himself regularly. The school counselor has spoken with his parents for several weeks and has explained the severity of this child’s problem. Ben desperately needs help for a mental health professional. The parents refuse to take him for treatment and say they just want him to continue seeing the school counselor. Hypothetical Background Ben is nine years old. He is in the third grade at Children’s Nation Elementary School‚ a quality
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My goal is to become a mental health counselor. This project helped me investigate all the details of that career. I was able to apply what skills I currently have and will gain to properly match myself to this profession. Not only did I explore why this career is right for me‚ but I also explored graduate school options and found the best one for me. I am now sure of my future and have set my goals accordingly. When I started this project I had no idea of what I wanted to do. I had a deep
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years of experience in counseling are 2 years‚ one year as an Internship Counselor and one year as a volunteer counselor. At this time‚ there is no license or registrations that exist. Restricted Licensure At this time I am applying for licensure as a Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) in North Carolina. When I am accepted as an Associate Counselor in North Carolina‚ I will be under supervision as a Professional Counselor Associate.
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Can a counselor remain value-neutral about issues such as abortion‚ suicide‚ adultery‚ drug use‚ domestic violence‚ or child abuse? Some counselors might argue that they should not express their values or criticize their clients for these behaviors‚ while others would say that expressing moral judgment is appropriate. Write a 500-750 word paper completing the following: 1. Examine the implications of each position from the perspective of ethical decision making and defend your own position on
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