RUNNING HEAD: PERSON-CENTERED AND EXISTENTIAL THERAPY Comparing and Contrasting Person-Centered and Existential Therapy Taji L. Mitchiner North Carolina Central University Theories and Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy Spring 2011 Introduction This research paper will examine the similarities and differences between Person-Centered therapy and Existential therapy. Person Centered therapy and Existential therapy are both non-directive from the humanistic approach. Both of these
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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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CASE EXAMPLE B: XYZ Counseling Agency‚ a Limited Liability Company‚ hired Chuck as an anger management counselor. Two months ago during a counseling session with a client named Wilbur‚ Chuck became very angry at Wilbur’s failure to improve and beat up Wilbur. A week earlier‚ XYZ Counseling had counseled Chuck about an incident in which he grabbed a client by the arm and shook him. XYZ Counseling has a specific policy against violence and has disciplined employees who violate it‚ but it has never
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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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Counseling Specializations and Multidisciplinary Teams Counseling is a relatively new profession (Aubrey‚ 1977‚ 1982). It developed in the late 1890s and early 1900s‚ and was interdisciplinary from its inception. “Some of the functions of counselors were and are shared by persons in other professions” (Herr & Fabian‚ 1993‚ p. 3). Before the 1900s‚ most counseling was in the form of advice or information. In the United States‚ counseling developed out of a humanitarian concern to improve the lives
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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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Integrating theories is an important skill to know. If there is no theoretical basis for what a counselor should be looking for‚ even if there are many bases to look at‚ that makes for a counselor who may be lacking in the fundamental trainings and may not be able to do their job correctly. It can be daunting‚ to say the least‚ to integrate theories into the way that a therapist practices. There is a wealth of information that can be found to help with the integration process. The main concern
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Rounds are one the most important parts of group counseling. Rounds make it possible to access where the group members are and how well they are improving from the discussion. Rounds ask the questions to the members in phrases to see if the group members are gaining valuable and useful support from the sessions. The group leader listens for the reactions from the group to determine the help lead a better group meeting. “The designated phrase round serves two purposes: It helps the leader know
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off. My husband is in the military and currently serving in Iraq for the next 8 months. I worry about him all the time.” Behavioral Observations Client arrived 30 minutes early for her appointment. Client stated that she had never been in counseling before. Client depressed and anxious‚ as evidenced by shaking hands and tearfulness as she filled out her intake paperwork. Ana made little eye contact as she described what brought her into treatment. Client speech was halting. Client affect flat
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Abortion What do you think about abortion? Most people try not to think about it. They wish to avoid the overwhelming horrible reality. Abortion is an intentional violent act that kills an unborn baby. Today‚ abortion is a big issue concerning women because for years it had been said that abortion should not be legal. Many people feel aborting an unwanted child‚ or killing an unwanted child should be against the law. Many people do not know what abortion is‚ or who can receive abortion and why
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