In this essay I aim to describe two theories (Equity Theory and Social exchange theory) of relationships and to consider how they might influence the therapist engaged in couples counseling‚ noting their similarities and differences. Equity theory is a theory about fairness. Its application to close relationships has been primarily advanced by Elaine Hatfield (previously known as Elaine Walster) and her colleagues in the book Equity: Theory and Research (Walster‚ Walster‚ and Berscheid 1978). The
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Accountability is crucial to the role counselors will play in the future. TEA states‚ “The counselor shall work with the school faculty and staff‚ students‚ parents‚ and the community to plan‚ implement‚ and evaluate a developmental guidance and counseling program” (2004‚ p.6). If we‚ as counselors‚ do not implement and evaluate our programs‚ it could seriously affect our role as a school counselor. If roles do not change on a state level‚ the district and/or school we work at will utilize us differently
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Theory Z: The In-Between and Grey Area Name Here Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne 3/24/2013 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the popular Theory X and Theory Y made famous by Douglas McGregor in the 1960’s which offers a very “hard” and “soft” view of leadership and addresses the grey area that is not addressed in his theory. We will take a look at the theory that is relatively new and in many respects attempts to blend the best of both of McGregor’s theories
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Commonly‚ individuals confront a period in their lives in which it is impractical to disregard the need for guidance with educational and vocational concerns. It remains therefore of significant importance for one to seek out the aid of counselor familiar with career assessments. Research has shown that those individuals who utilize the SDS Form R reviewed their interpretive report and connected with supplementary career investigative behaviors including seeking out more occupational alternatives
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should be a place where I can provide services. I would like my office to be provided with complete facilities to further aid me in giving services to the clients. I believe that a sound and cool environment would be of great help in guidance and counseling processes. There should also be appropriate programs for different groups of clienteles. I should also have appropriate tools to use in giving assistance and in determining the needs of the clienteles. In today’s world‚ humans are faced with many
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An anti-oppressive approach to counselling is essential to establish and maintain an affective working relationship between counsellors and clients. Clients must feel that they can trust their counsellor and that they may share any information without fear of judgment for their opinions‚ beliefs and values. Anti-oppressive practice enables clients to make informed choices surrounding the direction they wish their therapy journey to take. This essay will explore four areas that are critical to incorporate
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looks like for you as you do your job? What court cases‚ public policies‚ and/or state laws direct what you do as a counselor? What regulations govern your activities and practice‚ particularly those that pertain to insurance and Medicaid? What theory(ies) inform your practice and why? How does understanding and respecting multiculturalism help you as a counselor? How does your knowledge of human growth and development inform your practice? How do you use assessments to help you with client
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topics common to the counseling profession. In this paper I will look at the ACA and AMHCA Codes in the areas of confidentiality and duty to warn‚ boundaries‚ and dual relationships. I will also discuss any major differences in these two codes of ethics. Confidentiality and Duty to Warn Remley and Herlihy pointed out the importance of confidentiality and duty to warn (2001). Both the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (2005) and the American Mental health Counseling Association Code of
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to provide a variety of counseling‚ rehabilitation‚ and support services” (United States Department of Labor‚ 2010‚ para. 1). The job description‚ tasks involved‚ requirements‚ and KSAOs [KSAOs stands for-“knowledge‚ skills‚ abilities‚ and other characteristics” (Spector‚ 2008‚ p. 57)] will vary depending and the specialty the counseling position falls under. The United States Department of Labor website (2010) provides descriptions for different types of counseling positions; stating that
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members. In case of a somewhat complicated problem‚ a counselor is consulted. These are a relatively simple form of counseling that individuals have been practicing from centuries. However‚ with the development of modern science and advancements in the field of psychology‚ theorists have identified some more effective approaches for counseling. Behavioral and Cognitive approaches of counseling have proved to be one of the most effective psychological approaches for a wide range of behavioral problems.
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