My Counseling Theory Paper EPS 601 Theories of Counseling November 27‚ 2006 Professor: Dr. Pit Kolodinsky Student: Melanie A. Korth Clinical Setting It is my goal to become a school counselor in a local high school. Population I intend to work with: Yuma has a diverse group of high school students. Over fifty percent are of Hispanic origin. Many children are first or second generation immigrants and don’t have a good grasp of the English language. Many of them bring with them a strong
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Cultural Considerations War is hard on anyone involved; however‚ it is especially hard on the children who are forced to live with it or in close proximity to it. Children typically lack the worldview to process the level of violence that occurs during war. The Nigerian children who were rescued from the refugee camp lived in extremely poor conditions and before arriving there were subjected to serious events that may change them forever. They are likely suffering from some severe psychological
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u02d1 Multicultural Counseling and Therapy (MCT) In the helping profession‚ insensitive counseling and therapy can result in cultural oppression rather than liberation (Constantine‚ 2007). In a nutshell‚ it is a helper’s role in multicultural counseling and therapy to create an environment that cultivates the optimal development of the client and their systems‚ using what he or she has identified as culturally significant as it pertains to the helping relationship (Sue‚ 2012). There are many implications
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My Philosophical Approach to Counseling Definition of Existential Therapy One survey taken by Corey suggests a definition of Existential Therapy include two key elements: Existential Therapy is essentially an approach to counseling and therapy rather than a firm theoretical model‚ it stresses core human conditions. Normally‚ personality development is based on the uniqueness of each individual. Sense of self develops from infancy. Self determination and a tendency toward growth
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Ethics Melissa S. Nash Liberty University Abstract The present paper provides an in depth comparison and contrast between two types of Code of Ethics: the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). A brief description of the “Code of Ethics” is defined as a standard that differentiates between right and wrong primarily pertaining to the professional counselor‚ while maintaining a mindset of keeping the best interest of the client. Code
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When counseling an individual under the age of 18‚ we are faced with conflicting issues that must be addressed in order to carry on a proper professional relationship. The scenario I will examine here is that of a high school guidance counselor. It is imperative not to interfere with parenting while providing support to the child. I will discuss the pros and cons of counseling minors and how to deal with problematic situations that may arise. Counseling minors can be a positive experience if
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A near death experience has been known to provoke all kinds of visions and proclamations about what might be "on the other side." There are two near death experience stories that are told the most often. The first type is the out of body experience where after being close to death the individual reports flying or traveling through a dark tunnel towards a bright light. Usually‚ these people claim that they can see themselves rising‚ as a phantom shape from their physical body and then they have
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Service Learning Experience Reflection Christians Reaching Out for Social Services (CROSS) is a nonprofit organization supporting the communities of Maple Grove‚ Rodgers‚ Osseo‚ Champlin (west)‚ Corcoran‚ and Dayton‚ Minnesota. Since CROSS was established in 1977‚ they have been supporting low income families and individuals by providing grocery service‚ meal delivery‚ clothing‚ and social services support (“Welcome to CROSS‚” 2017). Over the period of three days‚ February 8th‚ 10th‚ and 12th‚ I
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Person-Environment-Correspondence Counseling Freya Cooper-Richardson Troy University-Phenix City Vocational Psychology and Career Development PSY 6635 Dr. Thomas Peavy April 01‚ 2011 Person-Environment-Correspondence Counseling The concept of person-environment fit (P-E fit) is central to research in organizational behavior‚ organizational psychology‚ and human resource management (Dawis & Lofquist‚ 1984; Edwards‚ Caplan‚ & Harrison‚ 1998; Holland‚ 1997; Kristof‚ 1996; Walsh‚ Craik
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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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