questions: What is counselling? How does a counsellor differ from a friend? In this essay‚ this topic will be further explored and expanded upon. I will give a greater understanding of both‚ and by doing so we will be able to more accurately decipher the two. Let us begin by defining the question: What is a counsellor? “You may be surprised to find that there is no single definition of helping that holds true for all contexts‚” (Peter Saunders (2011). First Steps in Counselling. Ross-on-Wye: PCCS
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INTRODUCTION Psychodynamic counselling and therapy involves a number of important elements‚ which perhaps is what makes the psychodynamic approach more and more interesting to those who go on developing in their work. (E.g. Erik Erikson ’s work on life stages and the object relation theory) While in no sense wishing to undervalue the importance of basic listening and responding skills‚ nor the centrality of a positive therapeutic relationship‚ the ongoing experience of working with people leads
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October 2013. Exploring the contribution of the working alliance to the development of an effective therapeutic relationship in both Psychodynamic Counselling and CBT Introduction (300 words approx) In my essay I shall be exploring my understanding of the working alliance‚ and effective therapeutic relationship in both Psychodynamic Counselling‚ and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I shall include my experience gained in class and outside of the classroom setting. With situations of when I have
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the client is not alone in their feelings. It builds rapport and a good relationship. Positiveness supports communication since the client is looking for ways to improve their life. Using positive messages helps the client feel positive about the counsellor and builds rapport. 3. In communication processes between a client and a counsellor‚ barriers may be present. List three specific communication barriers. Environmental factors Time and timing Context and inadequate background knowledge
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Unit 01 using counselling skills 1.1 Counselling is to help the client to open up about there feeling inside and thoughts when the client has no one to talk to and is in need to talk to someone. Core counselling skills are... Paraphrasing Reflecting Summarising Focussing Active listening Empathy SOLER Paraphrasing is focusing on the main facts. Reflecting and paraphrasing are similar it’s reporting back to the client what’s been said it is a way of indicating that we are listening
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Unit One: Assignment 01 Development of person-centred counselling skills By Joanne Graves Make best use of the setting in which helping session takes place. Clarify with clients their understanding and expectations of the helping relationship. The area in which I used to conduct the counselling session was a communal area however I seated my client and myself away from people‚ windows and near the door to the room allowing maximum confidentiality. I felt it was important for my client to be
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Maintaining and developing a counselling relationship Counselling is a process that enables a person to clarify issues that are problematic and to take decisions about managing their lives better. “Counselling takes place when a counsellor sees a client in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty the client is having‚ distress they may be experiencing or perhaps their dissatisfaction with life‚ or loss of sense of direction or purpose. It is always at the request of the client as
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Assignment Submission Assignment one. Question 1: Analyse the differences and similarities between counselling and psychotherapy making reference of the terms ‘Counsellor’ and ‘Psychotherapist’. A common misconception about Counselling and Psychotherapy is that it is simply an advice giving service‚ this view is further perpetuated by the practices of dictionaries who define counselling as‚” The job or the process of listening to someone and giving them advice about their problems.”
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Compare and contrast two counselling theories covered on this module. Discuss the strengths and limitations of the two models. In this essay I am going to explore two multicultural theories which are person centered therapy and Gestalt therapy. I will start by discussing the two perspectives in relations to then illustrate the similarities and differences between them. During this time I will also be identifying the strengths and limitations of both of the models. The Gestalt approach to therapy
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Module 2 Foundation Counselling Skills Diploma in Clinical & Pastoral Counselling Skills (500N) Foundation Module Andrea Trueman 8802580 Neil Morrison Date: 2.3.14 Ref: FCS-E-12D Methodical Rationale Essay – Grief and Bereavement Counselling Models Introduction The purpose of this paper is to explore and analyse grief counselling models. Highlight strengths and weaknesses regarding their use with my own clients. My vocational area is education which is the setting for my client base. I will discuss
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