The Melian Dialogue This is the debate between two Athenians councils regarding the fate of Melians: Diomedes and Nikolaos whose perspectives are somewhat represented all Athenians’ thinking. While Diomedes is aggressive and pro-war‚ Nikolaos remains caution and in favor of the Melians proposal. Here is the debate: Diomedes: We need to prepare our ships. Melian needs to be taught a lesson! Nikolaos: Why do we to attack Melian? They have always been neutral city. They are not our enemy
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Examine the key ideas of Situation Ethics (21 marks) Situation ethics is the idea that people should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do. It emerged as an alternative approach to Christian ethics in the 1960s‚ although its Christian ethos is vital for understanding the theory. It is most commonly associated with Joseph Fletcher and Robinson and it surfaced at a time when society and the Church were facing drastic and permanent change. Women occupied an increasingly prominent
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Safety Considerations As counsellors begin to embrace new methods of service provision‚ we must be prepared to handle ethical‚ safety‚ and professional issues that may arise. It is always incumbent on the counsellor to ensure that all practices maintain the rights and safety of the client and fall within the realm of ethical practice (CCPA‚ 2007). Further‚ embracing the use of technology in counselling introduces practical considerations that face to face counselling does not. Many jurisdictions
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the very appropriate reaction to the death of a loved one described above may be diagnosed as MDD. Grief is a natural and emotional response evoked by significant loss‚ especially when it entails suffering from the loss of a loved one. A grieving client enters therapy with the expectation of finding meaning in and understanding of how to overcome their emotional distress‚ interpersonal conflicts and the pain they may be experiencing. Different approaches to therapy may angle this task differently
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THE DEPRESSED CLIENT AND CBT The Oxford College notes (2006) define depression as a major affective disorder because it affects feelings‚ mood‚ and thoughts. Feltham and Dryden (1997) define depression as a short-lived mood or chronic condition characterised by hopelessness‚ apathy‚ meaninglessness‚ withdrawal‚ low self-esteem‚ sadness. Depression affects or reveals itself in sadness‚ dejection; depressed cognitions include negative evaluation of one’s self‚ the world and one’s future. Depressed
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Theories of Counselling The British Association for Counselling’s Code of Ethics and Practice for Counsellors states that ‘Counselling may be concerned with developmental issues‚ addressing and resolving specific problems‚ making decisions‚ coping with crisis‚ developing personal insight and knowledge‚ working through feelings of inner conflict or improving relationships with others’ (BACP Ethical Framework). Throughout this essay I will illustrate the similarities and differences between the three
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An anti-oppressive approach to counselling is essential to establish and maintain an affective working relationship between counsellors and clients. Clients must feel that they can trust their counsellor and that they may share any information without fear of judgment for their opinions‚ beliefs and values. Anti-oppressive practice enables clients to make informed choices surrounding the direction they wish their therapy journey to take. This essay will explore four areas that are critical to incorporate
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Miss P was in my office for counselling. Counselling is concerned with addressing and resolving issues‚ coping with crisis‚ making decisions‚ working through feelings and improving relationships with others. Skills associated with counselling is interpersonal communication which includes attention‚ active listening‚ observing and responding (Stanley‚ 2013; Aldridge and Rigby‚2001). She appeared really worried that she burst into tears when I asked the reason for her visit. I told her I will be glad
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Person-Centred Approaches to Counselling Unit The essay will evaluate the necessity and importance of the development of the core conditions in the counselling process and critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the person-centred approach on the counselling process. The Person-Centred Approach focuses on the clients own best authority as it is based on the client’s personal experience in his or her own life here and now. It shows the client as someone who has the ability of fulfilling
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SITUATION COMEDY Situation Comedy or sitcom is a style of comedic drama where characters share a common environment with dialogue that includes humor. Sitcoms usually have a story line with the same familiar characters. Situation comedy originated on the radio but is now found primarily on television and the internet. In the United States director and producer William Asher has been credited with being “the man who created the sitcom”. He directed over a dozen of sitcoms including I love Lucy
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