steady. Thoughts of the past counseling sessions with my family decades ago foremost in my mind. I had to remind myself that I was not here for a personal counseling session‚ but I had a purpose‚ an interview with Carrie‚ Licensed Professional Counselor. So‚ with my notebook in my hand and my recorder in the other‚ I proceeded up the stairs. This was my chance. My chance to experience just another day in the life of an LPC. Upon opening the door‚ I was greeted by a smiling middle aged woman.
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involves and agrees that communication is kept in confidence by the counselor and private. The communication that is discussed cannot be used as evidence in court‚ by state and federal law. However‚ there are exceptions by state and federal law that requires clinical documentation as evidence when failure to report child or elder abuse. Pennsylvania’s State Board of Social Workers‚ Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors rules and regulations‚ the ACA Code of Ethics‚ and a psychotherapy
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doctorates according to her biography on a speakers’ bureau website (World Class Speakers & Entertainers‚ n.d.). In no forum has she represented herself as a counselor‚ psychologist‚ or therapist; however‚ she does use techniques that counselors use and she does use diagnoses that are provided by mental health professionals‚ be they psychiatrists‚ counselors‚ or psychologists. Further‚ her guests are people who need the skills and help of a mental health professional. Audiences consider depictions of mental
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NAME: Jason Andre’ Marc Lewis GRADE: 6WJ SCHOOL: Liguanea Preparatory School PRINCIPAL: Dr. Paulette Francis-Mc Gregor A good family is very important for children. According to the Oxford dictionary‚ “a family is the parents and their children‚ sometimes including other relations. These people may be related by blood‚ marriage or adoption. A family in my words is‚ simply a group of people who love‚ care‚ comfort and encourage each other. Family is an important unit of society. It holds great
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rapport with the client a counselor must show trust‚ openness and the ability to actively listen. Counselors need to be able to feel the crisis experience as the client feels it. They stay calm and concerned while empathizing about the situation. The counselor gives eye contact‚ sits in an open stance‚ asks open questions‚ paraphrases the client’s words‚ and constantly engages with the client in an attentive manner. This gives the confidence to the client that the counselor is there to help him/her
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where I reside‚ the professional counselor definition is as follows: "Licensed professional counseling" means the application of counseling‚ human development‚ and mental health research‚ principles‚ and procedures to maintain and enhance the mental health‚ development‚ personal and interpersonal effectiveness‚ and adjustment to work and life of individuals and families”‚ and the scope of practice is as follows: “The scope of practice of a licensed professional counselor includes‚ but is not limited
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Professional Qualities for an Effective Counselor By {Author} {Institution} Abstract This research paper discusses the qualities that are necessary for an effective counseling and as such any counselor considered effective must posses them. The paper has a separate discussion of both personal and professional qualities required for any good counselor. The personal qualities form a larger
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professional counselor and the differences between a professional counselor and other related professionals. It will also integrate how religious and spiritual beliefs can impact professional counseling. It will summarize my beliefs and values and what I plan to do so that I will not impose my beliefs on clients. Also‚ I will reflect on what I have learned during this course and how it will impact my future as a counselor. Professional Identity Section I: Professional Counselor Role The
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Abstract This paper examines the ethical boundaries Professional counselors have to deal with face their clients during therapeutic relationships. The paper furthermore addresses multiple relationships‚ how Counselors and Client boundaries are poorly managed‚ ethical issues‚ sexual attraction‚ and also this paper will be looking into the state code of conduct in reference to boundary relationship between Counselors and Clients and finally intervention strategies will also be discussed as
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Ethics Comparison Between the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors Rachel Trimble Liberty University Abstract The American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors both contain a Code of Ethics. This paper will discuss the differences and similarities between a Christian Counselor and a non-Christian Counselor. The differences and similarities range from general to specific. General differences include their
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