Five major theoretical bases for counseling in psychology are biological‚ learning‚ cognitive‚ psychodynamic‚ and sociocultural. Each one of these perspectives searches for answers about behavior through different techniques and researching a clients childhood or adult life experiences looking for answers to different kinds of questions. Due to the different types and styles of counseling approaches‚ each counselor forms their own thoughts and explanations. The premise behind the biological perspective
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Steps in the Counseling Process 1. Establish a safe‚ trusting environment 2. CLARIFY: Help the person put their concern into words. 3. Active listening: find out the client’s agenda a) paraphrase‚ summarize‚ reflect‚ interpret b) focus on feelings‚ not events 4. Transform problem statements into goal statements. 5. Explore possible approaches to goal 6. Help person choose one way towards goal DEVELOP A PLAN (may involve several steps) 7. Make a contract to fulfill the plan (or to take the
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homemakers may enter career counseling with undiagnosed mood disorders‚ such as depression or anxiety. Ronzio (2012) also stated that most career counselors will encounter women with a history of domestic violence or abuse. The psychological wounds of this abuse can diminish the client’s self-efficacy‚ beliefs in positive outcomes for career‚ and beliefs in her self-sufficiency. These experiences can influence the relationship with the career counselor and the counseling outcomes‚ and is an area that
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student and me to do some role playing such as mock interviews. Role play may also be necessary to help the student feel comfortable in social situations they may encounter in the workplace. The integrated approach I plan to incorporate into my counseling style will entail a variety of the techniques and process we discussed in our course. Conclusion My focus has been on building my integrated
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Comparing and Contrasting Counseling Theories Therapists have been using various methods and techniques developed in order to improve the quality of therapy for individuals seeking professional assistance. Two of these include existential and person-centered therapies. Both of these therapies have different approaches but the ultimate goal of each approach is to treat and help find a cure for an individual’s personal issue. Person-centered and existential therapies both emphasize understanding human
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How do you decide when to confront sin in counseling? “Sin is more than a set of personal behaviors‚ and managing sin requires more than keeping a checklist of dos and don’ts. Sin is an original part of our character‚ a pervasive element of the human condition” (McMinn‚ 2011. pg. 163) As McMinn noted‚ sin is more than just behaviors‚ it is part of us and who we are as humans. Therefore‚ in order for the client to have a better understanding of themselves and their situation sin should be confronted
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and Counseling Programs I chose to focus this term paper on the various programs offered to prisoners as part of their rehabilitation for introduction back into society. In today’s world there are many who believe that every one can be rehabilitated. The question should be asked; “does rehabilitation really work for everyone?” I will provide statistics on the success and failure rate‚ as well as which programs are most beneficial to prisoners. Whether rehabilitation and counseling works
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Assignment for Teaching ELLs The Florida Consent Decree was established in August of 1990. The purpose of the Florida Consent Decree is for the Florida Department of Education to make sure that every school can and will provide instruction of the English language to those students whom are not proficient in it. This Consent Decree is not reserved solely for those students from another country such as Mexico. It also applies to those from American Indian and Native Alaskan families. Also‚
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Practicing counseling sessions was something I was dreading from day one. I am not the best actor and it takes me out of my comfort zone. The first session turned out to not be as bad as I thought it would be. I learned that a few of my fellow classmates were nervous with this exercise as well. When I was observing my groups‚ I notice the level of eye contact that was made. Each person tried to keep eye contact even though we were nervous when it was our turn to be the counselor. It was quite cold
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having multicultural competency is something that is needed in the helping profession. Learning about different cultures and different diverse groups increase chances of treatment of the client and interactions with the client as well. The American Counseling Association Codes of Ethics tells us a few things about diversity and multicultural competence. Counselors are to treat clients to the best of their ability regardless of beliefs‚ race‚ values‚ and behaviors. Respect client’s views that differ
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