Essay – My Developing Style of Counselling Foreword. In this‚ I shall endeavour to detail my development in terms of counselling student. I intend to describe where I was‚ where I am now and where I aspire to be. Perhaps I should start with three questions: ‘Counselling’- why am I doing this? For whom am I doing this? How will I do this? Why: For the bulk of my 37-year career‚ my role has been involved with getting information‚ analysing and delivering the results. Teamwork‚ management
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The third aspect of multicultural counseling I am going to look at is on the issues of gender differences The group members presenting this topic defined gender as what is culturally assumed as femininity and masculininity. According to Deustch (2007). Gender refers to social attributes and opportunities associated with being male or female and the relationship between men and women‚ boys and girls which are learnt through socialization. Boys and girls are socialized differently. Gender socialization
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Unit 2: Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories Theory Essay Written Introduction In this essay I will describe key elements of Psychodynamic theory‚ Person-Centred theory and Cognitive-Behavioural theory. I will also identify the key differences between the above theories. I shall also describe how counselling theory underpins the use of counselling skills in practise. I will then end with my conclusion. 1.1 Key elements of psychodynamic theory Dr Sigmud Freud (1856-1939)‚ is
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Introduction Counselling like any profession requires ongoing research in order to survive and to develop. It is important to challenge old concepts and to introduce new ideas. Research can be defined simply‚ as the gathering and searching for information that will enable a particular problem or question to be answered. Research can be defined as ‘the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and new conclusions’ (Oxford Dictionaries‚ 2015)
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“Person-Centred” Counselling Person-centred counselling is a form of therapy which allows the client to be at the core of their own therapy and make their own goals. For the person-centred approach to be effective a relationship built on trust must be formed between the counsellor and the individual. This essay will explore the theoretical ideas and practice skills of person centred counselling. Key figure (Founder) and Major Focus Carl Rogers (1902-1987)‚ an American psychologist was the key figure
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Methods to improve personal and professional skills • Explain the difference between counseling and mentoring. Give examples of each in your answer Counseling is one of the methods used to offer advice and assist with the development of members of staff in an organization. It is not only limited to personal matters affecting members of staff but can also be used to assist with the professional development of individuals and can help to steer one in the right direction in terms of business
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1.0 Introduction of Disruptive Behaviour 2.1 Definition of Disruptive Behaviour What is Disruptive Behaviour? Webster’s Dictionary defines “Disruptive” as characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; “effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive” (Websters‚ 2013). The definition for disruption is the fact or state of being disruptive. Webster defines “Behaviour” as manner of acting or controlling yourself (Websters‚ 2013). If we add these two definitions together‚ we
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dissatisfaction over her uneventful and predictable life. The therapist in attempt to help her has studied her through psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral therapies. The difference between these two therapies is very obvious in their length of treatment approach with psychoanalytic therapy requiring longer treatment period. Both also have differences in their substantial grounds such as in their rudimentary assumptions‚ views of assessment‚ therapeutic goals and established therapy processes. Psychoanalytic
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Ethical and Legal Aspects in Counseling Janet Smith May 15‚ 2012 Abstract Ethical decision making while necessary‚ can at times be challenging. This is particularly true when working with clients that have different values and worldviews. Ethical issues seldom have an easy answer‚ and often counselors must seek help from more experienced and knowledgeable professionals‚ but this is not a guarantee that the desired outcome will be achieved. The ethical aspects of counseling are based on a system
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I did not observe a counselling session as it occurs in one on one setting‚ the Field supervisor felt that when someone else was present in the setting‚ it would interrupt the therapeutic relationship (rapport) and would reduce the level of confidentiality thus leading the client to not being able to reveal personal information and to make decisions or draw solutions. However‚ I discussed with my field supervisor about counselling‚ its practices‚ rituals‚ communications and procedures and wrote a
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