Earning my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and coursework in Clinical Interviewing and Counseling at Central Michigan University showed me my passion for professional counseling and mental health. I want to help people. As simple as that sounds‚ it is the genuine root of why I want to pursue professional counseling as my career. Between having mental illness in my household‚ to watching a lot of my family and friends succumb to addiction‚ I empathize with anyone who may be dealing with these issues
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Personal Integrated Theory Kana Crumby COUN 507-B01: Spring 2011 Liberty University Kana Crumby March 13‚ 2011 Abstract It is important to develop a biblically based theory of Christian counseling that integrates psychology‚ spirituality‚ and theology. This model must be flexible enough to incorporate non-believers‚ while attempting to gently facilitate a personal relationship with God in both believers and non-believers alike. It is the author’s intent to develop an integrative theory
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observation of others. Person-centered therapy may not work as well with people who find it complicated to discuss issues about themselves or have a mental illness that misrepresents their perceptions of reality. However‚ I believe that Person Centered Counseling is an approach which emphasizes the clients responsibility to take control of their own experience. In this approach the client is given the tools and encouragement to make their own decisions and realize their own potential for growth. Person
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reviewing the ethics code he will also become aware of ways to avoid other legal and ethical issues. Dan will then need to inform is clients that he will now be keeping records of their sessions and explain why he will be doing so. He will then need their consent to begin keeping such records. Once Dan begins keeping records he will also need to ensure that he is storing them properly and that he is protecting the privacy rights of his clients. References American Counseling Association
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Multi-cultural Counseling As treatment providers of diverse populations who have a particular awareness and focus on cultural responsiveness‚ Freeman & Ronen (2007) indicate it is important for therapists to be able to apply CBT with cultural proficiency and develop original strategies within the context of the client’s culture. Freeman & Ronen (2007) state that a number of studies support the use of CBT with clientele of diverse cultural backgrounds with
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Professional Development Activity American Counseling Association-ACA questions: What is the Role of Students in ACA-American Counseling Association? As stated on its official website‚ “ACA is the largest association exclusively representing the community of counselors in various practice settings” (Welcome Students‚ 2013). Students can have an active voice participating as representatives or members of a variety of committees; students input are necessary for the future of the association and
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There are many preventative measures the counselor could have and should have implemented in Case #8. The information provided clearly demonstrates that the counselor and the counseling center repeatedly failed to take preventive measures i.e. handling of computer files‚ pass codes‚ mail‚ billing invoices and other confidential information. The facts that the director’s last name was used as a passcode‚ the invoice was on a secretary’s desk and the code was taped under a mouse pad‚ clearly demonstrates
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actions‚ “cognitions‚ images‚ beliefs‚ and emotions”. This theory deals primarily with the present prevailing issues. There is importance placed on examining the client and the client’s present environment. The client must actively participate in counseling sessions and in his or her environment by learning “new and adaptive behaviors to replace old and maladaptive behaviors”. It is believed that changes in behavior can
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Florida International University FIU Digital Commons FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations University Graduate School 3-24-2011 A Total Quality Management Methodology for Universities Jose C. Flores-Molina Florida International University‚ jflor022@fiu.edu Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd Recommended Citation Flores-Molina‚ Jose C.‚ "A Total Quality Management Methodology for Universities" (2011). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper
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Strengths for Addiction Counseling In the area of addictions counseling‚ which is the primary area of practice I seek to work professionally‚ my biggest strength is my own personal experience with addiction. When I read things‚ such as the upcoming Week 3 addiction simulation assignment‚ I feel truly blessed to have a thorough and personal understanding of the obsession and compulsion of addiction. While others need to where a bracelet to understand what hiding track marks is like‚ I physically
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