"Counseling the Infertile Couple" Being a pastor of family ministries with three healthy children‚ it is hard for me to counsel other couples on infertility. I have also been on the other side of the table facing these infertility choices in my first marriage. There was a choice we faced regarding selective termination if we did conceive after hormone therapy. In a way‚ I am glad we did not conceive because my ex-wife and I opposed each other on this procedure. I was opposed to the procedure
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Assignment 2: Individual Assignment Essay Issue One: Breaching Confidentiality in Counseling Minors Before we move into the topic‚ we want to explore the issue of confidentiality in counseling. This is applicable to not just minors but also all age groups‚ religions‚ cultures and genders. Remley (1985) stated that confidentiality is an ethical standard that is a rule of practice set forth by a profession. The American Counseling Association’s (ACA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice require that counselors
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The Effects of Divorce on Children Jermaine King Christian Counseling for Children CCOU-302-B04 Liberty University Abstract One of two marriages ends in divorce. This fact impacts the loves of many children because the effect of divorce is not limited to the adults. Divorce deeply effects everyone involved especially the children. Research provides evidence of the negative impact on children and how it effects the differently according to the age. It is important that the adults
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Grief Counseling and Process Intervention Alice TM Green Liberty University HSCO 509-B07 LUO Dr. Smith February 6‚ 2014 Abstract Grief comes in different forms and affects each person differently. Webster’s dictionary describes grief as “deep sadness caused especially by someone ’s death‚ a cause of deep sadness‚ and trouble or annoyance”. Grief is associated with loss; loss of people‚ place‚ or thing. It is a universal experience that happens to all life. In multicultural
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The Preference and Need for Prayer in Counseling Liberty University GRST500_D02_201030 Abstract Spirituality is an important component in counseling because it also contributes to the social‚ physical and emotional well-being of the client. This survey illustrates the preference that it has of incorporating prayer and scripture into counseling practice. It provides a basic overview and describes the essential desire
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Austin‚ T. (2007). Happiness as a goal of counseling: Cross-cultural implications. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling‚ 29(2)‚ 123-136. doi:http://dx.doi.org.jproxy.lib.ecu.edu/10.1007/s10447-007-9030-0 The authors of the article discuss the concept of happiness as a therapy goal‚ explore the variables that are likely to influence our subjective well-being‚ and analyze the perceptions of happiness in different counseling theories. In addition‚ the authors examined the variances
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privacy of clients. In the world of mental health counseling‚ counselors’ commitment to confidentiality is the basis of effective practice. Confidentiality prohibits mental health counselors from disclosing information about the client to third parties (e.g. family members‚ employer). Confidentiality is critical to establish trust between consumer and mental health counselor‚ which is imperative for promoting open communication of clients during counseling. In order to be ethnically and legally compliant
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Abstract The American Counseling Association (ACA) is an extremely important part in setting ethical standards for professionals practicing counseling. The organization code of ethic is designated to govern the behavior of individuals available within the organization or an institution. The organization focuses on counseling ensuring that behavior are ethical and acceptable both to the organization and to the public. The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) code of ethics is used
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Dr. William Roberts LaTonia Watkins Liberty University COUN 501 December 18‚ 2009 Abstract The topic of counseling has been up for discussion for sometime as it relates to the spiritual or biblical aspect versus the worldview or secular concept. There has been some disagreement in regards to whether or not one can be a Christian counselor who have a level of morals and ethics that will allow them to not let their own personal beliefs affect the level of service they provide‚ when faced
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Introduction Personal growth and development as a group participant McDermott (2002) suggests that groups are defined by consisting of at least two persons‚ that share space and share a purpose. The interactions taking place amongst members may be important in the development of common goals‚ norms and roles‚ and some sense of belonging. Within the context of a group‚ participants find the possibility of making comparisons between themselves and others‚ which can become an influential source
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