According to McMinn (2011)‚ “When a counselor confronts personal sin with direct censure‚ it often heightens the power differential already present in the counselor-client relationship: it sometimes adds to a client’s sense of shame; and it minimizes the generational and social effects of sin” (p.182). He contends as counselors‚ one should use empathy when confronting a client through silence‚ pondering‚ or questioning as this will help the client “honestly explore thoughts‚ feelings‚ and change
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There are many reasons I want to be a Christian Counselor. One of those reasons is so I can serve God’s people. When I enrolled at Faulkner University‚ my sole intent was to receive my Bachelor of Business Administration degree so I could learn how to start my own business. After a few months of attending‚ I started feeling in my inner spirit that God brought me to this school for a reason. God changed the plans and started revealing what he’d already predestined. In other words‚ I believe that God
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in for problem drinking in clients. This study employs an independent samples design‚ as research suggests that women may make more external attributions for problem drinking than men. Bowers‚ M. (2000). Young people and problem drug use : The role of attachment theory and family background. (Order No. U135553‚ University of Leicester (United Kingdom)). PQDT - UK & Ireland‚ Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/301545184?accountid=35796. (301545184). The findings show that
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Mental Health Worker The field of mental health counseling is evolving‚ growing‚ and changing. The pioneers of this change brought very important enhancements to the field of mental health counseling. Counselors are professionals who assist individuals and groups with their personal problems in order to help them become more self-sufficient. Individuals that specialize in mental health counseling concentrate on promoting optimum mental health through various programs and services. In this paper
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Examination of Traits Possessed by Effective Counselors Catherine M. Kleinschmit Liberty University Abstract Because the counselor-client relationship is one built on trust‚ a counselor should seek to have as much knowledge as possible to facilitate this trust and bring about healing and wholeness for the client. This paper examines many of the traits possessed by counselors who are considered successful in their field. Much of the research came from peer reviewed material
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There are several factors and steps counselors should take when developing effective counseling services for African American clients. The first is taking the time to explore one’s own culture‚ worldview‚ and their awareness of their own spiritual and religious development (Moore-Thomas & Day-Vines‚ 2008; Hays & Erford‚ 2014). Next‚ the counselor must take steps to learn about African-American history‚ culture‚ stigmas related to mental health and counseling‚ and barriers to seeking and obtaining
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Scenario A: Clothing The Camp Counselors. “You are a frist-year counselor at a camp for needy children‚ which is subsidized through contributions from individuals and local businesses. Yours is the only camp experience that these disadvantaged kids will ever have. One afternoon‚ a few hours before the next batch of children is due to arrive‚ a semi-trailer truck stops by with a donated shipment of new shoes‚ shirts‚ and shorts for your campers. Immediately‚ the others counselors(all of whom have more experience
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Bullet Point Responses Julie Sanders * I believe it is unethical for the counselor to reveal anything said in individual counseling with the husband. She didn’t address a “no secrets” policy in the informed consent. Sharing this information with the wife without his permission is unethical. In marriage counseling the “no secrets” policy needs to be addressed and explained in the informed consent. Since she did not have a policy concerning this‚ she is bound by confidentiality which should
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Counselors as Companions and Ethics in Human Services Amber Paradise July 8‚ 2014 HN144: Human Behavior and the Environment Professor Kimberly Platt Kaplan University Counselors as Companions and Ethics in Human Services In this article the counselor states: “I found that when working with such clients‚ my role as counselor is more akin to a special type of travel companion who is willing to understand and respect the process of walking along a sacred life path. This is the only
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1 In Identifying the skills‚ dispositions‚ experiences I have that lead me to become an effective professional school counselor‚ several years ago‚ as I entered the field of Elementary Education as a teacher‚ I noticed a need for effective school counselors right away. There were so many needs that kids had that were not being met by teachers‚ staff‚ administrators and parents. There was no way they could find the time in their day to fit that in‚ and the counseling
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