Counselling Theories Assessment 1 1. Explain the concept of nature versus nurture‚ using yourself as a case study to illustrate the theory. The concept of nature versus nurture is that human behaviour is influenced by genetic information inherited from our parents and also by environmental and social influences. My appearance such as short sightedness and pigmentation (freckles) I inherited from my parents. This means like my father I must wear glasses to drive and many other aspects of my
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In this essay I am going to compare and contrast the key elements of the three of the main approaches to counselling; psychodinamic‚ person centred and behavioral and discuss how they are similar or different. I shall also describe how counselling theory underpins the use of counselling skills. The first thing to consider is that the three approaches believe is important that the therapists build a trusting relationship with their clients. However‚ the main different is that centred person therapy
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The use of Empathy as a communication technique The word empathy is a noun and means: Having the ability to imagine oneself in another ’s place and understand the other ’s feelings‚ desires‚ ideas‚ and actions. The use of empathy was an important part of the psychological counseling technique developed by Carl R. Rogers. (Empathy) Carl Rogers was born January 8‚ 1902 in Oak Park‚ Illinois and lived until1987. Carl Rogers is best known for his contributions to therapy. Rogers felt that if a
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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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Specialist Diploma In Counselling Psychology Case Study Mei Ling Conceptualise the individual and presenting problem Mei Ling is a thirty-three years old who works as a nurse in a busy surgical ward. She is married to Steven for fourteen years. She has two sons whom aged eleven and eight years old. Lately she begun to fear that Steven is having an affair and will leave her. Mei Ling had seen her general practitioner (GP) for lack of energy and vague gastrointestinal symptoms
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applicable parental consent has been obtained. 1. Explain the purpose of counselling and the scope of counselling relationships‚ including professional limitations. Counselling is a professional progression avenue where a client can tell their story to a counselor in a confidential setting. Throughout the process counsellors attempt to build a relationship with clients built on trust and empathy. Counsellors guide clients to achieve personal goals‚ give tools to be their own solution
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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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Empathy is a fundamental aspect of the functioning of social relationships. The ability to accurately read nonverbal signals of others‚ participate in perspective-taking‚ identify emotional states in the self and others‚ and invest in other’s emotions are all integral parts of the relationships between individuals. Deficits in any of these aspects of the empathic process can cause and signal various problems that can impact individuals and those around them. A condition such as autism involves deficits
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Paper on Empathy By: Imari Watkins Thesis: The purpose of this essay is to define empathy and discuss its use I. Introduction II. Definition a. Origin b. Who made it up? III. What causes people to feel that way? IV. Scientific View Point V. Mental Disorders/Emotion VI. Example Statements VII. Conclusion The purpose of this essay is to define empathy and discuss its use on how it is used on a daily basis and what makes people feel empathy for others
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In this essay I mainly discuss the theory and concepts behind psychodynamic counselling‚ followed by brief discussions of the practice and skills involved in working as a psychodynamic counsellor‚ and the client’s experience of counselling. Theory/concepts Psychodynamic counselling is mainly concerned with unconscious processes; it takes for granted that humans possess a largely unconscious inner world. Freud argued that while the conscious mind is governed by logic‚ the unconscious mind is
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