Practicing counseling sessions was something I was dreading from day one. I am not the best actor and it takes me out of my comfort zone. The first session turned out to not be as bad as I thought it would be. I learned that a few of my fellow classmates were nervous with this exercise as well. When I was observing my groups‚ I notice the level of eye contact that was made. Each person tried to keep eye contact even though we were nervous when it was our turn to be the counselor. It was quite cold
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Running head: THE ISSUE OF CHOICE The Issue of Choice: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Melissa Trask Liberty University May 12‚ 2010 Abstract Counseling has been in existence from the beginning of time. From Jethro to Freud‚ therapists and philosophers have been seeking insight into the core of human nature and cognitions. Cognitive-Behavioral therapy(CBT) recognizes that faulty cognitions and beliefs affect the behaviors of individuals. One method of cognitive-behavior therapy‚ reality
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Anthony A Frank CCOU 201 Liberty University The goal of Christian Counseling in Discipleship November 25‚ 2013 The Goal of Christian Counseling in discipleship Summary: The ultimate goal of Christian counseling is to bring forth maturity in Christ. Maturity in Christ is being like Christ or the BELIKECHRIST submitted to God and His standards in all areas. Maturing believers will always be characterized by behaviors and attitudes which are in accordance with Biblical scriptures. We will continuenly
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The Impact of History and Counseling Theories on Culturally Diverse Populations Michelle Harmolin Walden University There are many important factors a counselor must keep in mind when counseling clients from various and diverse cultural groups. Clients of these various and diverse cultural groups may find the counselors approach and overall treatment to be unsuccessful due to that the majority of American counselors are trained in the Western approach (Hayes‚ 2008). In order to prevent
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believe that I am capable of both of these elements‚ however‚ my lack of counseling experience leads me to believe that I just don’t know how to properly execute them in a counseling setting. I think of instances when I have gossip sessions with my friends or talk to my parents or children about different things. I know that for the most part‚ we talk about things in a very generalized fashion. I definitely know how to self-disclose information‚ but I’m not sure if I do correctly or not. I am sure
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Introduction Pastoral care and Counseling is one of the important ministries in the Church at any place in the world. Our churches are filled with people who experience crisis‚ lost‚ loneliness‚ anxiety‚ depression‚ divorced‚ and family problems. Pastors have a huge opportunity to help people just by listening and encouraging those in household of faith. In some cases it is just enough to listen and teach biblical principles of living but in the other cases there is the need to be specifically train
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Biblical Counseling vs. Secular Counseling CCOU 201-D11 LOU: Introduction to Christian Counseling Xxxxx X. XXXXXXX L33333333 Liberty University 24 April 2013 There is a need for effective biblical counseling now more than ever. As the world progresses to the stages prophesized anarchy God’s people as well as lost souls need the appropriate direction in life. Crabb clearly states in his introduction that the purpose his book‚ Effective Biblical Counseling‚ is to incorporate the principles
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There are just as many definitions of diversity‚ as there are people. Cultural Diversity in counseling is recognizing‚ appreciating‚ and utilizing the unique talents and contributions of all individuals. Considering cultural diversity in a counseling session is broader than just considering race and gender‚ as it considers many of the ways people differ from each other. Not only are age‚ and gender considered when considering diversity‚ but race‚ language‚ and cultural backgrounds are reviewed
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Abstract This paper will discuss three facets of the counseling profession: the current state of the profession‚ potential threats to the profession and the future of the profession. Analysis of the Counseling Profession Current State of the Counseling Profession While the profession of counseling is a little over 100 years old it is only recently that it has come into its own in terms of parity and respect among other professionals‚ legislators and the public. Licensure is now available
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Wiley Periodicals‚ Inc. DOI: 10.1002/pits.20370 CRISIS COUNSELING: AN OVERVIEW JONATHAN SANDOVAL‚ AMY NICOLE SCOTT‚ AND IRENE PADILLA University of the Pacific Psychologists working in schools are often the first contacts for children experiencing a potentially traumatizing event or change in status. This article reviews basic concepts in crisis counseling and describes the components of psychological first aid. This form of counseling must be developmentally and culturally appropriate as well
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