In this essay I aim to describe two theories (Equity Theory and Social exchange theory) of relationships and to consider how they might influence the therapist engaged in couples counseling‚ noting their similarities and differences. Equity theory is a theory about fairness. Its application to close relationships has been primarily advanced by Elaine Hatfield (previously known as Elaine Walster) and her colleagues in the book Equity: Theory and Research (Walster‚ Walster‚ and Berscheid 1978). The
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Value-Neutrality Paper Associated with Counseling Launita D. Joseph Grand Canyon University November 9‚ 2011 Value-Neutrality Paper associated with counseling When working in the counseling field‚ one must remain neutral about issues that a client is suffering from. A counselor should not criticize a client for what he or she may believe in and should make ethical decisions when dealing with his or her clients. Within this paper‚ one will locate personal beliefs on ethical decisions‚ factors
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A Paradigm Shift in counseling Philosophy Upon reading the article‚ A Paradigm Shift in Counseling Philosophy‚ I learned that the word culture can take on a different meaning. A culture is normally referred to as a part of a race‚ how individuals within this culture act and what these individuals believe collectively. I found that culture is also a proper term to use for groups of individuals who exude the same interest‚ share commonalities and do not have to be of a particular race. For example
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lives of the clients we will effect through the model of counseling. Although some of these clients will be difficult to reach in the outset‚ if we establish a caring relationship with the client‚ know what method of counseling we plan to use for each client and understand the human function we will be effective in whatever method of counseling we attempt. There are several methods of counseling in secular counseling and in Christian counseling and depending on the needs of the client
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Theoretical Orientation of Counseling in Education KEY CONCEPTS View of Human Nature There is a development that takes place between the ages of birth to six years old that is fundamental to how an individual begins to approach life. A person’s approach to life is more than just heredity‚ and during their first six years on the planet they begin to form their opinions and beliefs on how to interact and respond to people‚ how to make choices‚ how to approach respond to situations in life‚ and
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In 2006‚ the American Association of State and Counseling Boards (AASCB) voiced their concerns about “the lack of unity within the counseling profession”. As a result‚ there was an assemblage with the American Council Association (ACA) and later 27 other major organizations‚ to strategically format a long-term plan for counselors’ to continued development and growth. As new ideas emerged from various delegates and their workgroups‚ seven major focal points became essential to the renovation of professional
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Multicultural counseling requires an unbiased view of the world and other cultures to give effective results. It is important for counselors to be knowledgeable of clients’ cultures and other factors affecting their behaviors to provide effective counseling. In addition‚ counselors should be aware prejudices regarding other people and cultures. The symptoms of mental disorders are found worldwide‚ although there are some cultural bound disorders. Cultural bound disorders or “Syndrome”‚ tends to manifest
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horizontal have been established‚ we achieve a common ground based on humbling ourselves before God and others. In this setting trust and fellowship are established‚ and ministering and pastoral care between one another can begin. In reading Pastoral Counseling The Basics‚ Dittes believes that one of the essentials to the personhood of the pastoral caregiver is koinonia as well. Dittes is more subtle in his approach to koinonia‚ than van Deusen Hunsinger. Dittes states that “The pastoral counselor does
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ETHICAL/LEGAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING PRCATICE ETHICAL STANDARDS The importance of knowing the contents of professional codes of conduct and the purposes and limitations of such codes is essential to the understanding of ethical and legal issues in counseling. school counselors should have at least a basic understanding of their ethical responsibilities ‚ necessarily provide answers to the many specific dilemmas that practitioners will face. When the standards do not
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ATP 6-22.1 The Counseling Process The counseling process is the guidance that leaders in the Army use to proper review the subordinate’s performance and a way to follow up on any improvement the soldiers made during the time frame of the counseling. They are different categories of developmental counseling that will help the soldier on every aspect of his career. The performance counseling will help the soldier to set their goals and focus on a path that eventually makes him advance on his career
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