Research in the Counseling Profession The importance of research lies in the treatment of the client. When counseling treatments are proven and backed by research‚ this is more effective that using some form of treatment that is new and not backed by research. One of the most prolific things that stands out to me as a student of counseling is the code by which we should all follow and the one thing that we vow never to do and that is “do no harm”. If we do not research the plan of action that
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Many people use prayer‚ contemplation‚ meditation‚ silent endurance‚ and self-reflection as a form of communication to what they believe to be a superior of higher power. The religious practices have provided hope for people since the beginning of time. But no proof has been found to support the ideas that an action is taking place when performing prayer or forms of meditation. According to the definition of an action‚ in order for one to take place‚ there has to be a response. Since there has been
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Academy‚ which is a prayer based internship at New Life Church located on the northern end of Colorado Springs‚ Colorado. Through this internship I found and cultivated the deep love I have for the Lord as well as my love for listening to individuals who are hurting and offering what aid I can. The different standards and requirements that we had to adhere has effected and will continue to effect the way I conduct myself in life. We were required to spend individual time in prayer and study‚ we attended
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Even long standing professionals in the field of counseling continually seek supervision. When confronted with difficult ethical decision making and unique situations in its best to gain an outside objective viewpoints. In reference to the case study‚ there are plenty of ethical dilemmas and unethical decisions made by Joe and his supervisor. It is clear their personal values differ from those who choose to follow ethical codes in counseling. The APA and ACA’s ethical standards and codes have
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Philosophy of Counseling Janice Gallagher‚ former president of the American Association for School Counselors‚ said‚ “Counseling children is like working with an array of different gems and stones. Some are perfect as they are. Others need a little polish to shine‚ and still others need to be examined for preparation before they are shaped to be the most beautiful and functional…Each is different‚ each is beautiful in its own right and‚ most important‚ each has value.” (Hopkins‚ 2005) This statement
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School Prayer The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s article explains that religion should not be acceptable in public schools for the simple fact that religion is not universal. In the second paragraph of the article‚ the author states‚ “Our public schools are for all children‚ whether Catholic‚ Baptist‚ Quaker‚ atheist‚ Buddhist‚ Jewish‚ agnostic.” FFrF interjects that silent‚ personal prayer should never be outlawed in public schools‚ but should be the only acceptable form of prayer (page 2
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readings and Prayer in the schools… Why should the majority be so severely penalized by the protests of a handful?" says Billy Graham‚ who is an evangelist. According to The Broad Education Foundation‚ there are about 90‚000 public elementary and high schools in America‚ and around 600‚000 teachers that believe in Christ. There is also a National Day of Prayer‚ so even if right now we aren’t allowed to‚ we should on that day. Also 83% of people believe that there is a God who answers their prayers‚ and
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Personal Approach to Counseling Todd J. Schmenk‚ M.Ed. Rhode Island College Author Note Todd J‚ Schmenk‚ M.Ed.‚ Department of Counseling‚ Educational Leadership‚ and School Psychology Department‚ Feinstein School of Education and Human Development‚ Rhode Island College. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Todd J. Schmenk‚ M.Ed.‚ Department of Counseling‚ Educational Leadership‚ and School Psychology Department‚ Feinstein School of Education and Human
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Counseling Assessment Paper Janell Brazeal BSHS 321 June 12‚ 2012 Joel Sadowsky Counseling Assessment Paper The life of a counselor is spent by talking with and listening to people. The main point of the counselors’ job is to interact with their patients and advise them on personal‚ family‚ educational‚ mental health and career problems they might be experiencing. Generally‚ counselors specialize in a specific field‚ such as; school counselors; rehabilitation counselors; mental health counselors;
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Analyzing Counseling Theories Walden University Analyzing Counseling Theories Part 1: Chart Feminist Theory Transpersonal Theory Background Theory Betty Friedman The Feminine Mystique (1963) Feminist counseling (1970s) Radical‚ liberal‚ and moderate Maslow Fourth force Ken Wilber Spectrum or integral approach Human Nature Gender role expectations’ impact on human development Traditional theories are not applicable Prepersonal functioning Personal functioning
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