RUNNINH HEAD: A COMPARISON OFTWO COUNSELING THEORIES 1 A Comparison of Two Counseling Theories: Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory and Adler’s Theory May 2013 PCMH688/Counseling Theory Instructor: John Evans Student: Leopold Ndayisabye Southern New Hampshire University RUNNINH HEAD: A COMPARISON OFTWO COUNSELING THEORIES This paper is my first step in counseling theories. I’ll be looking at and comparing Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory and Alfred Adler’s theory. It has been hard as a beginner
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Constructing a Comprehensive Theory of Counseling I. A comprehensive counseling theory should consider the following 10 constructs: A. A delineation of personality structure (See the Concentric Circles Diagramming the Self) 1. What is affirmed regarding the structure of personality? 2. If structure is disregarded‚ how are we to think regarding personality? B. An explanation of motivation 1. What pushes/drives the structure to produce
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In the beginning of this course‚ I never really thought about the theories of counseling in-depth. There were a couple of theories that I was familiar with‚ however‚ I never spent a lot of time with any of them. I am glad we learned about a lot of theoretical orientations and why they are all important. I was able to gain insight in each theory and what they specifically entail and what theory applies to what and how they can relate. I found it interesting that we were able to identify which theoretical
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The decision to pursue a Master’s in Counseling is one I have come to after years of personal‚ academic‚ and professional exploration. In my early twenties‚ I became a paralegal‚ with the intention of eventually attending law school. After graduating from Cape Fear Community College‚ I began working at Pennington and Smith‚ a family law firm that handled divorce‚ child custody‚ and financial cases. Over the following several years of work as a paralegal‚ I learned a few important things. I found
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3. I explored information online‚ in textbooks‚ and speaking with professionals in the field with regards to my career in counseling and I also continued to refine my decision making even after I had made my decision. 4. I identified my ideal job situation which is at a local community mental health center and wrote my cover letter and resume. ● How comfortable are you with this decision? I am very comfortable with my decision to be a community counselor that attempts to solve widespread community
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My choice to pursue a career in genetic counseling came about in an unconventional way. I entered my freshman year of college believing that I would become a chemical engineer. This decision was originally based upon my interest in science‚ my fondness for problem solving‚ and the hope that I could help others. During my first semester as an undergraduate at the University of Delaware‚ I realized that my passion for this career was not present‚ and I felt as if I had made a mistake. I had no doubts
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obtain an advanced degree and licensure in counseling. However‚ being a working single parent‚ I decided it was better to prolong my entrance into graduate school to allow my two younger children to have as much of my time and attention as possible to devote toward their growth and development. During this time‚ I have maintained a constant and consistent path in getting to this point. I have gained valuable knowledge and insights in the field of counseling through working closely with therapists and
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Now‚ there was no gun or bat at the scene‚ but there were also pots‚ rolling pins‚ etc in the kitchen. The reason I feel like there was a blunt instrument used is the giant bruise on Carla’s head. Carla should be put through personal counseling‚ which will help get her through the tough time. However‚ this needs to wait until AFTER my client has completely healed from her concussion. As of now‚ she needs rest. Too much use off your brain will give you some serious headaches. So‚ Carla’s
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in the counseling field by working in various departments in Student Services. She worked in the Financial Aid Office‚ Matriculation‚ and EOP& S. Next‚ she was accepted in CSUN’s Counseling Program and after 3 years she graduated from the program. She worked for eight years as an adjunct counselor‚ but was later laid off from the budget cuts in 2010. This was a challenging time for her since she had just married her husband who is a Marine. Regardless‚ she continued to apply for counseling positions
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There are many different theories‚ models‚ and assessment tools that are used by career counselors over the course of their work. However‚ it has been found that many tend to try to use the same theory or model throughout their career‚ if possible because it is the theory or model that they believe to work the best. Due to this‚ it is important that someone looking into finding a career counselor to work with them‚ look at what theory they believe would best work for them. Once they do this then
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