basis as a school counselor. What’s most important is that I use my background in sociology to help me distinguish issues at my work‚ specifically concerning the students. As a counselor‚ my main goal will be assisting the students with succeeding in their educational careers and personal goals. To do this‚ I will embrace a social justice approach by keeping an open mind‚ eliminating bias‚ and looking at different situations from all perspectives. One role that a school counselor plays on a daily
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Synopsis Teresa‚ a professional counselor‚ moved to a small town with her 15 year old son. The small town that she and her son settled in (besides the psychiatrist) does not have a closer mental health facility. The nearest one is two and a half hours away. At first‚ Teresa felt secluded as she tried to establish her private practice‚ adjusting to her new home and life in general. Not to mention‚ that it has taken a toll emotionally and financially as well. Following a year‚ her struggle subsided
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1. Analyze the Jaffee v. Redmond (1996) case and the implications this case has had for communication between counselor and client. On June 27‚ 1991‚ Mary Lu Redmond‚ a police officer‚ responded to a fight at an apartment complex. Believing that Ricky Allen was about to stab a man he was chasing‚ she shot and killed him. The administrator of Mr. Allen’s estate‚ Carrie Jaffee‚ filed suit in Federal District Court alleging that Officer Redmond violated Mr. Allen’s constitutional rights by using
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A profession’s code of ethics serves to set boundaries between the counsellor and his or her client. As an aspiring counsellor‚ the American Counselling Association Code of Ethics (ACA Code of Ethics) is best suited for this profession. The mission of the American Counselling Association is to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counsellors‚ advancing the counselling profession and using the profession and practice of counselling to promote respect
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Case Study in Cultural Identity Walden Student Walden University Case Study in Cultural Identity Mental health counselor at some point in counseling will address complexities in determining some identity of clients. Racial identity and consideration is “paramount” to the mental health of any client (Sue & Sue‚ 2008). Counselor’s must recognize cultural perspectives; understanding how clients see the world‚ and function as products of their environments. Navigating through complexities
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BSBWHS401A - Assessment Two Q1. Explain why effective consultation and participation is necessary to manage WHS/OHS risks. It’s vital that consultation regarding WHS/OHS occurs in each work team. This is not only because it’s a legislative requirement to do so‚ but also because it’s the most effective way to ensure worker health and safety. Team members are likely to identify hazards in the workplace well before management do. They are the ones most likely to come across the hazard first. For
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Barker (1999‚p.375) refers to prevention as: "Actions taken by social workers and others to minimize or eliminate those social‚ psychological‚ or other conditions known to contribute to physical or emotional illnesses…. Prevention includes establishing those conditions in society that enhance the opportunities for individuals‚ families and communities to achieve positive fulfillment." Bloom (1996‚ p. 2) states that prevention is: "Coordinated actions seeking to prevent predictable problems‚ to protect
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Incorporating More Counselors and Psychologist in Schools to help Young Children This research proposal will explore the need to incorporate more psychologist and counselors in schools in order to help children with various psychological needs. The main reason for choosing this area of study is because there has been a general perception that young children as young as 4 years do not have challenges that may require the attention of counselors. However‚ research has shown that there are issues
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In light of outsourcing challenges for US IT companies‚ why India is a competent outsourcing destination? In light of outsourcing challenges for US IT companies‚ why India is a competent outsourcing destination? Executive Summary: In this global economy era‚ all major US companies‚ to increase their technological edge‚ concentrate on building upon core competencies and reduce the operational cost are trying to offshore their labor intensive businesses to low-wage countries. In last two decades
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within the boundaries of professional standards it is up to the counselor to inform and educate his/her clients about the code of ethics (the clients may not know there boundaries) as well as determine if the client needs to be transferred to another professional. For example if the client attempts to cross the boundaries it’s the consoler responsibility to be an authority figure in these cases‚ as mentioned in the ACA it’s part the counselors job to determine if the client needs to see a different professional
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