Running Head: Culturally Sensitive Counseling for Native Americans Culturally Sensitive Counseling for Native Americans Catherine D. Dunn PSYD 8180 OL‚ SYSTEMS OF PSYCHPTHERAPHY Course Instructor: Denise Scatena‚ Ph.D May 21‚ 2010 ABSTRACT Historical trauma is defined as an aggregate of emotional and psychological wounding over the lifespan and across generations‚ emanating from massive group trauma and continues to impacts the group (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_trauma)
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AIDS epidemic states that based on the 2009 data‚ 33.3 million people are living with HIV worldwide and Sub-Saharan Africa makes up 68% of the global total with 22.5 million people living with HIV.1 In an effort to address this epidemic‚ voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) programs have been implemented in many of rural and remote areas. VCT serves as the gateway to HIV prevention‚ treatment‚ care and support by allowing people to learn their HIV status. According to World Health Organization (WHO)
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In the beginning of this course‚ I never really thought about the theories of counseling in-depth. There were a couple of theories that I was familiar with‚ however‚ I never spent a lot of time with any of them. I am glad we learned about a lot of theoretical orientations and why they are all important. I was able to gain insight in each theory and what they specifically entail and what theory applies to what and how they can relate. I found it interesting that we were able to identify which theoretical
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VALUES NEUTRALITY PAPER Fenote’ Cherry In the field of Counseling‚ I feel that in the area of one’s morals and beliefs it is imperative that one’s Values and moral beliefs are not imposed on the client. The topic is quite problematic as it is very Difficult not to express one’s true core beliefs and their morals in making observations and making Assessments. The topics which seem to be very controversial such as Abortion‚ Divorce‚ and Sexual Orientation may propose many conflicting
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Now‚ there was no gun or bat at the scene‚ but there were also pots‚ rolling pins‚ etc in the kitchen. The reason I feel like there was a blunt instrument used is the giant bruise on Carla’s head. Carla should be put through personal counseling‚ which will help get her through the tough time. However‚ this needs to wait until AFTER my client has completely healed from her concussion. As of now‚ she needs rest. Too much use off your brain will give you some serious headaches. So‚ Carla’s
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Spiritual Discernment and Vocational Counseling Amy Holmes Liberty University Abstract Spiritual Discernment and Vocational Counseling Personal Position After taking the survey at the end of the article I found that I have quit a few very important responses when it comes to my decision making in relationship to education‚ ministry opportunities‚ career choices‚ or other major decisions. Personally I found that I answered that it is very important to me when using common
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Spiritual Discernment and Vocational Counseling Keisha Hairston Liberty University Abstract Spiritual Discernment and Vocational Counseling I. Personal Position Based on the survey‚ the factors that are very important to me when making career decisions are: *Praying for wisdom to make Godly decisions. *Depending on a sense of inner peace from the Holy Spirit *Judging the decision’s consistency with the character/ethics of Jesus. *Considering personal strengths‚ talents‚ gifts‚ and abilities
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by ASU’s Professional School Counseling program is reflected in the high success rate of the student’s employment after graduation. I am seeking a learning environment with small class sizes that support connections and mentoring from faculty. Finally‚ I am interested in learning developmental programs to implement into the school system. This graduate program could help me further my knowledge of human development‚ cultural diversity‚ career development‚ and counseling along with the ability to apply
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Critical Incidents in Group Counseling Chapter 28: The Rescuer Background: * Joe has worked as a counselor for 2 years at a liberal arts college leading a support group for freshmen dealing with college transition issues. * Joe’s new job is with a private practice counseling firm * The firm has asked Joe to lead a 10-week closed group for male clients in the process of divorce. * He will be supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor at the firm. Figure [ 1 ]: Rescuing
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obtain an advanced degree and licensure in counseling. However‚ being a working single parent‚ I decided it was better to prolong my entrance into graduate school to allow my two younger children to have as much of my time and attention as possible to devote toward their growth and development. During this time‚ I have maintained a constant and consistent path in getting to this point. I have gained valuable knowledge and insights in the field of counseling through working closely with therapists and
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