Philosophy of Counseling One of the various definitions of an effective counselor includes being well-versed and educated within a theoretical approach. However‚ most importantly having a working knowledge and practice of specific skills related to the theory. Therefore‚ defining your theoretical approach and beginning to put those skills into practice is essential to providing effective therapy to prospective clients. Part of finding the most
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Personal Conflict Theory According to Pastor Tracy McConnell‚ in his book Conflict‚ Anger‚ and Forgiveness‚ there are a few key steps before confronting the conflict situation. First you have to identify yourself‚ “Are you the one in a conflict situation?‚” “Are you asked to be a witness in the conflict resolution?‚” or “Have you gone through the process and they have not admitted their fault?”. After that is established one must then move to identify the offenders in the conflict—they could be
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difficult part being a school counselor? After I read the ASCA Model on page 9 of textbook‚ I knew the leadership‚ advocacy‚ teaming and collaboration and systemic change are all what school counselors should focus on. I also learned that school counseling is a profession that focuses on the relations and interactions between students and their school environment with the purpose of reducing the barriers in order to help students to success. In my opinion‚ the team-member and collaborator is the most
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iove couse Personal and Professional Qualities for an Effective Counselor By {Author} {Institution} Abstract This research paper discusses the qualities that are necessary for an effective counseling and as such any counselor considered effective must posses them. The paper has a separate discussion of both personal and professional qualities required for any good counselor
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Running Head: MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING WITH HISPANIC FAMILIES Multicultural Counseling Success with Hispanic Families Dawn With Artz University Mike Smith‚ Ph.D. December 16‚ 2009 Abstract There are many characteristics and commonalities among immigrants coming into the United States such as language‚ values‚ tradition‚ religion‚ and culture. They come to the United States from many different countries and yet American culture puts them into one large melting pot and
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Analyzing Counseling Theories Walden University COUN-6722-11 January 19‚ 2014 Dr. Kim Mason Analyzing Counseling Theories Part 1 Chart Theory 1 Reality Therapy/Choice TheoryTheory 2 Rational Emotive Behavior TherapyBackground Theory Originated by Willam Glasser Glasser first developed and used in correctional institution and psychiatric hospital Focuses on belief that people are responsible for their own actions‚ and cannot blame outside sources or the past Glasser believe that behavior involves
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discussions and feed back I receive from my peers. Detail the three most important points you have learned during this course. CACREP- Importance of advocacy from and with in the profession of counseling. I also feel I have developed an interest in honor societies for the promotion of counseling profession. Summon- The research libraries that Capella has established‚ and the combined data bases is one of the most empowering qualities of being a student. My work was interesting‚ the data
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Adolescents in Group Counseling Many children and adolescents face developmental or situational difficulties in areas where they live most of their meaningful experiences—at home‚ at school‚ and in the community. While adults who struggle with life events and stressors may look to professional help‚ young individuals are quite alone in coping with these situations. Perhaps unsurprisingly‚ most children and adolescents typically do not seek such help‚ and often resist it when offered. (Shectman‚
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Initially when I meet my client for the first initial session‚ I would like to keep in mind the purpose for the counseling session‚ and establish some attainable goals for both myself and the client. Although‚ as a counselor meeting a client for the first time may be awkward in the beginning (Laureate Education‚ 2010d). As with my current profession‚ the first thing I would do is introduce myself‚ to the client. In doing so‚ I would apply good eye contact‚ be polite and professional and address
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Chapter 3: The Counseling Process 1. State the categories that counseling theories can be classified in and what category‚ (category 1 or 2) do you feel is the most effective intervention. The categories that counseling theories can be classified are: Affective (feeling) Person-centered counseling Gestalt therapy Behavior (behaving) Reality therapy Brief counseling Individual psychology Cognitive (thinking) Rational-emotive behavioral therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Psychoanalytic
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