2007). Clients who are coming to counseling may find the use of metaphors helpful in order communicate their story to the counselor (Burns‚ 2007). Metaphors also provide a way for individuals to delve further into what they are experiencing in the here and now. When used appropriately with clients‚ metaphors can be a therapeutic tool during sessions. The role of the counselor is to help reflect the meaning of metaphors used by clients. Since metaphors are a form of interactive communication‚ the
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worker assists in the development and coping skills of others especially those who are less fortunate‚ both mentally‚ and physically{{219 Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015;}} one interesting group of social worker is the rehabilitation counselors. The rehabilitation counselor supports others to manage their “physical‚ mental‚ developmental‚ and emotional disabilities” to exist self-sufficiently{{219 Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015;}}. I find this field fascinating‚ because I grew up part of my early life
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debates. (2002:33) . Critical refection can be defined as‚ “an aware‚ reflective and engaged self‚ the term “reflexivity” implies that practitioners recognise their engagement with service users in the process of negotiating‚ understanding‚ interventions‚ and are aware of the assumptions and values they bring to this process” (Brechin et al 2000:208). Developing critical reflective skills is therefore an important aspect of social work. Social work seeks growth and empowerment for the people
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Evidence Cultural Responsiveness/Accommodations 1. How was culture addressed‚ recognized‚ or celebrated in the classroom? The classroom where I am observing does not have any decorations to recognized any culture‚ yet every culture is represented in the curriculum. For example‚ the teacher has a poster with children from different countries dressed in their traditional clothes. Another way that different cultures are represented is through books. For example‚ the class was reading a book called
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Counselors as Companions and Ethics in Human Services Amy XXX HN144 June 11‚ 2013 XXX Counselors as Companions and Ethics in Human Services The article from tragedy to triumph was very interesting to read. I believe that the counselor gained a lot of knowledge about himself and his counseling technique during the time that he had Steve as a client. I think the counselor was trying to come up with a solution to Steve’s problems and make his journey easier and less painful. I believe that
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Genetic Counselors are professional who have completed a master’s program in medical genetics and counseling skills. They then pass a certification exam administered by the American Board of Genetics Counseling. Genetic counselors can help and inheritance patterns‚ suggest testing‚ and lay out possible scenarios. They will explain the meaning of the medical science involved‚ provide support‚ confirming a diagnosis in a person who has disease symptoms‚ and address any emotional issues raised by
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instructors this semester. She teaches Family Stress and Coping‚ which is perfect because she also happens to be a counselor at a private practice counseling center here in Laramie‚ Wyoming. Part of Brenda’s credentials‚ other than being an instructor‚ are that she has her Masters of Science degree in Counseling‚ she is a National Certified Counselor (NCC)‚ and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I was able to chat with her on the 28th of March‚ 2014 at 2:30 P.M. in the Union which located at the
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Effective Counselor Characteristics Walden University COUN 6100 According to the text‚ “counselor characteristics are an important part of the therapeutic dynamic (Sheperis‚ D. S.‚ & Ellis‚ C. M.‚ 2010).” Counselor’s characteristics are formed by one’s personality and how that counselor uses his or her personality in their approaches to therapy. In the media Counselor Characteristics‚ Gail Mear‚ Bob Walsh and Norm Dasenbrook all explained a few counselor characteristics
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School Counselor Every student needs help in some way whether entering high school‚ needing information‚ choosing a career‚ or talk about personal problems. As a high schoolor‚ students realize what roles counselors play in school careers and futures. School counselors are there every step of the way. A school counselor plays multiple roles in a students’ life. Before anything‚ the counselor and student must get to know each other‚ so the student is comfortable.(Job Profiles‚ 2011) When a
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become a good professional counselor and works with deaf and hard of hearing population are to be a good listener‚ be an excellent communicator‚ be able to appreciate diversity‚ be friendly‚ be flexible‚ and have a sense of humor. My weaknesses are not able to be authoritative and mediation and they may present the potential challenges in my journey to becoming a professional counselor. The first thing that comes to my mind is I am a good listener. The school counselors must be able to listen to
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