who has discussed his mental health problems with me over the last six months or more. He allowed me to interview him further for this paper‚ which provided additional information I was not aware of and filled in holes on things I did not quite understand. For anonymity purposes‚ I shall refer to this friend as “Ralph”. Ralph had been seeing a therapist for six years before he became what he considers depressed. The therapist was a marriage counselor‚ he said‚ and was a result of a troubled
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We currently have four different theories of how personality forms. These are the psychodynamic perspective‚ behaviorist perspective‚ trait perspective‚ and the humanistic perspective. Our personality is very complex and each on these theories serve as a good base for grasping its concept. Each of the four are unique. They each also present some advantages and disadvantages. The psychodynamic perspective theory ideas was pioneered by Sigmund Freud. He believes that much of the behavior
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Counselling Diploma Year: 1 2007/8 Unit 3 Theory Assignment Karina Hallworth Contents. Criteria 1 The Historical Development and Philosophy of Person Centred Counselling. 3 Criteria 2 The key concepts‚ principles and practice of the model. 5 Criteria 3 The concept of self and the development of self-concept. 10 Criteria 4 Comparisons of Counselling Models. 12 Criteria 5 The dangers of using methods and techniques without adequate training. 15 References
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C0602- Counselling contexts Tutor: Kevin Hogan Submission date: 31st May 2013 ‘The importance of diversity in counselling contexts’ The importance of diversity in counselling has been the subject of much research over the last 50 years Patterson (1996) and is aimed at preventing inequalities among different population groups regardless of ethnicity‚ gender‚ sexual orientation‚ social class‚ age‚ physical abilities and religious beliefs/beliefs. (Patterson‚ 1996) When considering the different
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Miss P was in my office for counselling. Counselling is concerned with addressing and resolving issues‚ coping with crisis‚ making decisions‚ working through feelings and improving relationships with others. Skills associated with counselling is interpersonal communication which includes attention‚ active listening‚ observing and responding (Stanley‚ 2013; Aldridge and Rigby‚2001). She appeared really worried that she burst into tears when I asked the reason for her visit. I told her I will be glad
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personal enlightenment. He defined five criteria for clinical sessions under the humanistic approach: emotional contact between the two persons (client and therapist)‚ the client is troubled‚ the therapist provides “genuineness” and help to the client‚ the therapist addresses the client in a positive manner‚ the therapist remains empathetic‚ and the client understands the therapist’s positivity and understanding. Rogers believed that the
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model and the psychodynamic model take very different approaches on understanding thoughts and emotions. All models are unique and similar to each other‚ but the biological model and psychodynamic model seem to be the most extreme when compared to each other. The biological model takes on more of a medical perspective‚ which is somewhat self-explanatory in its title. It takes its roots in human biological or genetic makeup. The main focus of the biological approach is the brain and how psychological
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1. Briefly explain how you could understand Steven’s case using nature versus nurture theory. Nature: is that which is inherited / genetic background. Nurture : Our environmental influences ( Physical and Social) which is acquired after conception‚ ie ‚ experiences In relation to Steven’s case the Nurture element of this theory. His parents having full dominating control over his life and the pressure of there expectations. Focusing on his childhood experiences of not being heard‚ no sense
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Ergonomic is to assess the interaction‚ or relationship between each component for determining optimum improvement in performance. Ergonomic therefore examines the relationship between three elements: the individual‚ the equipment‚ the environment and how they can be improved. Ergonomics focuses on human beings and their interaction with products‚ equipment facilities and environments used in the work. Ergonomics seeks to change the things people use and the environment in which they use the things
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understanding people and to helping them. Which approach do you think is more useful in a social care setting? This essay will compare and contrast the differences between the works of Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers and their approaches to understand people and to help them. It will look at the factors of Client centred therapy. It will also argue that Rogers’ humanistic approach is more useful in a social care setting rather than the psychodynamic approach of Freud. There are many differences between
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