In this essay I will give an explanation of my understanding of Transactional Analysis‚ more commonly known as ‘TA’‚ and the Gestalt theory to counselling‚ as discussed in module one‚ year three of the Chrysalis Counselling course. I will then apply these approaches‚ and demonstrate the methodology to a previous client case study‚ discussing what I could have achieved. I will offer a brief outline of the case in question to allow for clear understanding of the presenting issue‚ and the possible outcomes
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A description of the ABC model of crisis intervention cannot be complete without an understanding of the nature of a crisis itself. Inherent in a traumatic and often unexpected event is the element of human reaction‚ which is subject to a variety of factors. Influences such as the psyche of the individual and predisposition towards resiliency‚ the social and cultural milieu in which crises arise‚ and the nature and severity of the precipitating event all contribute to the terrifying reality of
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The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention 1 Stephanie Holloway HN220 Prevention and Crisis Intervention Kaplan University March 31‚ 2015 The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention 2 The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention is a method for conducting very brief mental health interviews with clients whose functioning level has decreased following a psychosocial stressor
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The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention is a process by which a client is assessed after a psychosocial stressor has occurred. Typically the ABC Model is used within four to six weeks after the event has occurred. (Kanel‚ 2015‚ pp. 49) The steps are “…A. Developing and maintaining rapport…B. Identifying the problem and providing therapeutic interaction…C. Coping.” (Kanel‚ 2015‚ pp. 50) These make up the steps the crisis work follows to help the client. (Kanel‚ 2015‚ pp.49) To successfully help develop
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The definition of crisis intervention is a focused brief or time-limited treatment method‚ effective in helping people adaptively cope with stressful events. Provides therapeutic processes focused on a faster solution for an immediate emergency crisis‚ to reestablish a former or the previous level of functioning. Crisis interventions consist of being proactive‚ preventive‚ and integrated utilizing local national and international services within a community. Secondly‚ the goal is to restore the
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Amber Johnson Crisis Intervention April 10th‚ 2015 “The Crisis of Addiction” One of the longest ongoing issues in the world today is addiction. Unlike some of the other examples of crisis‚ this has been a problem since the beginning of time. Alcohol is the most commonly used‚ abused‚ and also the easiest of addictive substances
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Ecosystemic Crisis Intervention and the Multicultural Imperative Rapidly Changing Events and Environments The ecological model of crisis intervention has emerged due to accelerating events in dynamically changing cultures. Some events that have made it necessary for the training of crisis interventionist to shift focus‚ and shift into "high gear" are listed below. Nationally‚ crises such as September 11th ‚ Oklahoma City Bombing‚ School attacks in Littleton‚ Colorado; Springfield‚ Oregon; and
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John is in a crisis situation. He is 30 years old and has recently learned that he has contracted HIV because he once was a heroin user and shared a dirty needle. He has now been clean for 1 year and attends a support group for recovering addicts. His fiancé‚ Jenny‚ left him after he told her of his diagnosis and he is despondent and feels he has no reason to live. John’s fiancé has not tested positive for HIV. John’s family consists of a mother‚ a father‚ and a sister who all live nearby. Active
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Alexandra Kölcze The Gestalt Principles 1. This image proves more than one of Gestalt’s principals. The first principal I see when I look at this photograph is proximity as the white lines are very close to each other. The second principal is figure and ground as the object is white and the background is blue which determines the ground. The third principal seen in this image is similarity because the shape and lines in this image are similar. The fourth principal that can be distinguished
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cognitive therapy techniques and self-reflection in the trainging of cognitive therapists. Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapy‚ 29 ‚ pp 203-220 doi:10.1017/S1352465801002077 Denborough‚ D. (2011). Resonance‚ rich description and social-historical healing: the use of collective narrative practice in Srebrenica. International Journal of Narrative Therapy & Community Work‚ (3)‚ 27-42. Doherty‚ W.J.(1991). Can male therapists empower women in therapy? Journal of Feminist Family Therapy. Vol. 3(1/2):
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