UNIT 1 COVER SHEET 4a EVALUATION OF SKILLS (1) Learning outcomes Unit 1 To begin a counselling session‚ ensure that the room the session takes place will be easily accessible for the client‚ and that there will be no surrounding noise that will cause a distraction. The room must be set within the counsellors guide lines and will be adhered to accordingly. All phones must be switched off‚ there shouldn’t be any sharp objects in the room that could cause harm to the client and counsellor.
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Unit 2: Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories Theory Essay Written Introduction In this essay I will describe key elements of Psychodynamic theory‚ Person-Centred theory and Cognitive-Behavioural theory. I will also identify the key differences between the above theories. I shall also describe how counselling theory underpins the use of counselling skills in practise. I will then end with my conclusion. 1.1 Key elements of psychodynamic theory Dr Sigmud Freud (1856-1939)‚ is
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Introduction Counselling like any profession requires ongoing research in order to survive and to develop. It is important to challenge old concepts and to introduce new ideas. Research can be defined simply‚ as the gathering and searching for information that will enable a particular problem or question to be answered. Research can be defined as ‘the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and new conclusions’ (Oxford Dictionaries‚ 2015)
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organization’s code of ethics forms a system to guide the counsellor through appropriate approaches and it protects the human dignity of the client. It is acknowledged that the Singapore Association for Counselling Code of Ethics (SAC) has many similarities and differences compared to the American Counselling Association Code of Ethics (ACA). This paper will compare the two code of ethics using the systemic perspective model which comprises of eight specific areas‚ mindset‚ emotional‚ physical/biological
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certified counselors (Masters Degree in Counseling). The Psychiatrist is allowed to make medical prescription as she holds a degree in medicine; however‚ (only in Belize) the Psychiatric Nurses can also do medical prescriptions. There is only one counselling centre in our country which is staffed with one full-time professional counsellor and complemented by a team of social workers. The
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to build a therapeutic counselling relationship. The ideal would be to maintain a balance by recognising the importance of these similarities and differences and striving to understand them with a view to building good communication within the one to one counselling relationship (Pedersen‚ 1994). Without cultural awareness‚ the counsellor may get the information their processing wrong and that may limit them by not giving the client fair and equitable counselling service. The limited information
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practice in sexual abuse and allegations of false memories from clients seem to be all too common in the USA and one has to ponder to what extent in the UK‚ especially in the light of the recent publicity of the alleged abuse cases of Saville. If any counsellors or those in a counselling role were involved in any way with the children he had contact with – it begs the question - were they aware of something amiss and afraid to come forward because of who he was or for fear of repurcussions within their
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Core counselling skill 1: Unconditional Positive Regard - used to help separate actions and beliefs to ensure the client does not feel judged on their actions. This also helps to build rapport with the client‚ and to develop a good relationship with them. If a client feels judged‚ they are less likely to open up to the counsellor. Core counselling skill 2: Genuineness - will help to build rapport with the client and develop a good relationship with them. When a client feels the counsellor is genuinely
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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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1. Information of Client 1.1 General/Background Information of Client The clients’ name is Katharine Lee. She is 28 years old and single. She has completed her Diploma in Media Design at Nanyang Polytechnic‚ Degree in Graphics Design and is currently employed by Liquid Advertising Private Limited as the Head of Design. She enjoys long working hours and the stimulating environment her workplace provides. She has a socioeconomic status(SES) of a white collar as she is highly paid but is still
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