Cultural Sensitivity in Counseling: A Prospective on Native Americans Kevin Canfield Liberty University October 12‚ 2010 Abstract Three of the most popular techniques in use by the counseling profession were examined in relationship to Native American culture and worldview‚ in order to determine the reasons for their ineffectiveness among these people groups. The results indicate that a lack of understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture and belief systems by counselors may
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may have preferences as to how they are addressed‚ and the same goes for intersex individuals. 2. Drug Prescription AND Non-prescription Drugs Taking the medication history of the patient is an important part of patient counseling‚ and it also precedes the counseling proper. Any herbal supplements‚ dietary supplements‚ or folk remedies that the person is taking has to also be taken into account‚ as there are herbs and vitamins which may have drug interactions with the drug that the patient
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is considering entering counseling‚ you deserve to know about your therapist’s approach‚ my thoughts and beliefs about the counseling process. There are several aspects of an effective counselor. Three of those aspects are thorough knowledge of a specific theoretical orientation‚ excellent use of counseling skills and personal history. What is my theory of counseling‚ what helps or hinders effective therapy‚ and what influences in my life have led me to a career in counseling? I have found circumstances
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understand their role in the presenting problem. Consequently‚ as a counselor I should ask more relevant questions and refrain from asking too many personal questions. To better serve the client‚ as any counseling session‚ need to prepare the client for counseling stages as what happens in counseling‚ verbal disclosure‚ what to or not to expect‚ and my role as a therapist. Understanding the unique characteristics of this group will help me know what makes them more vulnerable. Also‚ I have to be more
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March 31‚ 2013 Abstract In his conceptual book‚ Psychology‚ Theology‚ and Spirituality in Christian Counseling (1996)‚ McMinn offers s a presentation of a counselor multitasking but has developed his own Who has developed approach I in the counseling world? Most New age Christian counselors have begun to develop synchronized skills which embark on the core components of‚ Theology‚ psychology and spirituality. Our
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Should I fell sick any day during my service learning‚ I am expected to communicate with the organization staff and explain the nature of the sickness and when should I be available at work. Upon arrival‚ I have to give the supervisor medical report that clearly shows that I have been sick. Should I delay to be at work on time‚ what do I do? In instances that I will be late at work for whatever reason‚ I will phone the staff and explain what is delaying me and what time do I think I will be
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Ethics and practices in the counseling field provide a sense of direction when it comes to being in a session with your client; it also is a guide to assist the client in the direction they need to go. Like every job in our society‚ there are many forms of rules that need to be followed to ensure the safety of individuals that are involved. This paper will discuss how my ethical judgment and practices may change based on the professional setting. I will also look at examples in this paper to showcase
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Ethical Issues Quintell Turner Liberty University Ethical Issues Ethics plays a huge role in the counseling profession. The professionals that practice counseling whether group or individual must be very careful not to violate any of the ethics code because it could cause them to lose their career. Counselor and Therapist that work with groups setting have ethical standards that they must adhere to only a daily basis. There are several ethical issues that may present as barriers to counselors
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Summary of the Case: On March 26‚ 2015 Jasmine Smith began her counseling sessions at Sheridan Counseling Services. During this first session we completed both a face sheet and intake form in order to get a better understanding of why she began going to a counselor. Through this initial intake Mrs. Smith explained that she recently had a child‚ and had just been given the news that her daughter was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. This news came as a surprise to Jasmine Smith and her husband because
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Among the many issues that may impact my future moving into the Mental Health Counseling field‚ one area is more evident to me than others are the diverse populations where multiculturalism is growing broadly and is necessary to the furthering of communities here and abroad. According to Sue & Sue‚ (2015) when it comes to multiculturalism‚ diverse‚ and multicultural counseling competence‚ these words encompass broad topics: race‚ gender‚ socioeconomics‚ sexual orientation‚ just to name a few (p
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