Critically evaluate essentialist approaches to the theorisation of sexuality. Essentialism argues that there are ‘real’ and categorical sexualities in the world and that each of these sexualities can be described definitively according to a set of characteristics or properties‚ e.g. a man that has sexual intercourse with another man fits the category of homosexual (Hammack‚ 2005). This conceptualises sexuality in terms of ‘sexual orientation’‚ assuming that no sexual orientation; whether homosexual
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Person-Centred Approach by Carl Rogers According to Gatongi (2007) Person centred approach is a theory that was invented by Carl Rogers in the 1940s. This type of therapy diverged from a traditional model of therapy as expected and moved towards a non-directive‚ empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in a therapeutic process. The therapy is based on Rogers’ belief that every human being strives for the capacity to fulfil his/herself own potential. Person centred therapy is also
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ethical concerns: Client Safety – Professional Competence and Fitness to Practice – Respect for Differences in Lifestyles and Beliefs between Clients – Respect for Client Self-Determination – Prohibitions on Exploitation of Clients – Contracting – Confidentiality – Duty to Maintain the Profession’s Reputation. The linchpin to all these concerns is the client.
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“The first element could be called genuineness‚ realness‚ or congruence. The more the therapist is himself or herself in the relationship‚ putting up no professional front or personal facade‚ the greater is the likelihood that the client will change and grow in a constructive manner. This means that the therapist is openly being the feelings and attitudes that are flowing within at the moment. The term “transparent” catches the flavor of this condition: the therapist makes himself or herself transparent
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Some typical criticisms of person-centred counselling are; The delivery of the core conditions is what all good therapist do Control subjects who are not candidates for therapy. The therapist is active in responding to the client‚ rather than in initiating or leading. Person-centre counselling is was reasonably effective with less severe disorder but ineffective with mental disorders. Failing to control for place to effects. This therapy is simple‚ even simplistic‚ it has been referred to as
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WB2 – exercise 14 If an issue of challenging behaviour occurs within the Home‚ staff should try techniques to calm the situation to prevent any further disruption and try to identify any triggers. These techniques may include music therapy‚ relaxation therapy‚ complementary therapies and multi-sensory environments. Staff should receive training on these areas and techniques so that if a situation does arise‚ they’re equipped with information and confidence to handle the issues without any further
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Understand Person-centred approach in adult social care... 1.1 Describe Person-centred approach P‚C‚A‚ is about how we work with the individual how we give them and show them their rights‚ rights that they have in life about the choices they can make and how to maintain their privacy and dignity. Looking at the person as a whole not just meeting one of their personal needs but all of their needs by listening and helping the individual to make choices. 1.2 & 1.3 Explain why person-centred values must
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What measures does your school have in place for ensuring that a child-centred approach is employed during any safeguarding issues? (You may wish to refer to your school’s Child Protection or Safeguarding policy). The child centred approach to safeguarding means that the child is involved in the process‚ meetings and asked their opinions. Their views and feelings are taken on‚ and sometimes challenged‚ as they would an adult. This means children develop the ability to discuss their views openly
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The Person-Centred Approach - Personal‚ Professional and Theoretical Dimensions In this essay I will be looking at the Person-Centred Approach in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I shall be exploring the professional and theoretical dimensions through a personal lens‚ as someone who has recently completed an introductory course in Person Centred Counselling. This will include a concise overview of what the Person-Centred Approach is and a reflective look through the course‚ the experiential exercises
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Part A Compare and contrast how the person-centred and psychodynamic models of counselling understand the person‚ and how these two approaches explain psychological distress experienced by individuals. (1250 words) Within society today‚ there is an extensive range of theoretical approaches used by Psychotherapists and counsellors. The aim of this discussion is to compare and contrast two of these approaches‚ the person-centred and the psychodynamic models of counselling‚ especially how these theories
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