Bibliography: 1. Richard Gross Psychology The science of mind and behaviour 2. Pete Sanders‚ Alan Franklands & Paul Wilkins Next Steps in Counselling Practice (A Students’ companion for degrees‚ HE diplomas and vocational courses) 3. Pete Sanders First Steps in Counselling (A student’s companion for basic Introductory courses) 4. Oliver James They f*** You Up (How to survive family life) 5. Mike Cardwell‚ Liz Clark‚ Claire Meldrum Psychology for A level
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treatment of pain has been of interest to many over the years. It is clear that our psychological state influences the state of our physical health and vice versa ( Chrysalis module 8 notes) and more of a holistic approach to the treatment of pain has become more popular in recent years. In this essay I will discuss the possible uses of hypnotherapy for the treatment of pain and other symptoms within cancer sufferers. I have personally been affected by cancer as my younger brother was diagnosed with lymphoma
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“Using the case study at the end of the module‚ assess the client’s issues and describe your treatment plan. What ethical issues might arise?” INTRODUCTION The purpose of this hypothetical case study is to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding of treating a client (Miss E) who has a desire to lose weight. I shall identify and explain Miss E’s issues‚ then‚ compile an outline plan of therapy in order to support her. In order to contextualise this‚ I shall use a variety of presentation methods
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self-reflection of counselling skills The purpose of this essay is describing the counselling practices that I did in my class room. I n this reflective essay‚ I will describe the style of counselling that I used so far ‚ the actions I had taken‚ the area of skills where I need further improvement‚ my perception about the feedbacks from other students and faculty supervisor . By discussing this particular experience in detail‚ I can start to aware of the specific skills and technique which counsellor
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the use of skills – for example‚ careful listening‚ noting nonverbal cues‚ monitoring the progress of what a client is saying while participating and taking notes‚ and require careful planning and preparation. A counselling interview (taken from ICCS Diploma of Counselling Participants’ manual) is structured by a number of phases in the session. They are: * Phase 1- Arrival (5 mins) * Phase 2- Connecting (10 mins) * Phase 3- Exploring the client’s world (30 mins) * Phase 4- Taking
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is a skill and an attitude and not a feeling (sympathy is a feeling). It is about being able and willing to understand another person from their own point of view‚ without your own thoughts‚ feelings‚ opinions and judgements getting in the way of this understanding. This can be difficult if you have a strong reaction to someone‚ or if you disagree with what they are saying‚ or if you have had a similar experience and feel you could give some helpful advice. Empathy is essential in counselling because
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Evaluate and monitor self in using a counselling approach. People who experience troubles can receive help for their problems in both formal and informal ways. An informal helping relationship can be as simple as a chat with a friend while offering advice and support. The counselling approach differs considerably form formal counselling which this essay will discuss. An informal helping relationship may involve counselling skills such as displaying good eye contact and body language‚ listening
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The aims of this assignment are to explore where I am in relation to counselling skills and to show evidence that I have started to identify and reflect on my own strengths and weaknesses in relation to using counselling skills. I will first look at the counselling skill inventory and give a brief overview of which skills I feel most comfortable using and which I find more challenging‚ I will then go on to discuss in detail 3 skills that I wish to focus on and develop more during my course. In writing
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The counselling process is based on the exchange of emotions between the client and the counsellor which aims to form an alliance (Hough‚ 1998). It involves the counsellor using skills in which they possess in order to communicate effectively with clients (Hough‚ 1998). This reflective essay clearly articulates my application of counselling skills used in this practice session and suggestions for improvement. It will provide a summary of the session‚ identification of a range of skills used and a
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Counselling provides the opportunity for a person to express their thoughts and feelings in an environment that is different from their daily life. There may be a need to engage in a conversation where a person can receive feedback and a different perspective on the issues that they are dealing with in a non-judgemental and safe environment‚ McLeod (2007). In a recent counselling session‚ where I was the counsellor‚ I was invited to share the feelings and experience of my client who had some unpleasant
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