the stages of a series of counselling sessions The beginning The beginning of the counselling process starts when the client first meets the counsellor‚ the saying “first impressions count” is absolutely true for both the client and counsellor‚ the client will be very nervous and unsure what is about to take place. The way the counsellor approaches the client in this infant stage is vital for the client to gain trust and has the willingness to open up in later sessions. Some clients may just rush
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Explore the subject of ’self disclosure’ by councellors Disclosure in the dictionary is ’the act of revealing and exposing to view’ My understanding of self disclosure in this context is to mean revealing the counsellors personal information and emotions. In this unique relationship this is to be expected when the client is communicating‚ in fact it is actively encouraged‚ because that is their roll in the therapeutic relationship. However my exploration will concern when is it acceptable for
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3. (Three) Reports on Self-‐Observations and Self-‐ Reflections Maximum 1000 words each term The purpose of these three reports is to demonstrate how you have used the learning journal to develop your self-‐awareness from term to term. (See Section 11 about the Learning Journal) Each report is due at the first class meeting after each reading week. Guidelines: The Reports should include your
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Explain the importance of closing a session Each counselling session is likely to be emotive which will leave the client vulnerable to the outside world of the counselling room. Since some difficult topics are likely to be discussed and the client is likely to express a variety of emotions‚ it can be hard to bring a session to an end. Sometimes it can feel that the timing of the endings is insensitive to the clients needs. It is extremely important to summarise accurately and sensitively to confirm
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opened my eyes to the details and knwloeded needed when working with a client. The value of self-awareness cannot be understated when working with a client. The ten- minute dialogue really brings awareness to the skills and knowledge a therapist or counselor should have. The first session is imperative in establishling a strong rapport‚ and tilting the mircoskills for an effective client-therapist session. With that said‚ after viewing my mock video a dozen or so times‚ I became very critical of
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City University of Hong Kong Department of Applied Social Studies BSSSW (Social Work) SS2273 Counseling Skills Lab Tutor: Dr. Kathy Leung Reflection Journal of the Visit to the Chi Lin Elderly Home SID: Chan Man San 53025616 Reflection Journal of the Visit to the Chi Lin Elderly Home In fact‚ this is my first time to visit to the elderly home. Before this visit‚ I think that will be a boring experience for me. As I don’t have any experience which visit to the elderly
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as the client’s Social Worker and offered her a seat. I then walked her through the confidentiality guidelines and how she can feel free to let me know whatever she would want me to know. I explained to the client that whatever is said during the session would not leave the room unless I suspect that she is a threat to herself or others. This was something that I felt was important because establishing confidentiality allows to create a safer space and helps the client understand that I am doing my
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own progress and performance Self reflection However experienced we are‚ there is always something to learn and to learn from. It is also often easier to see learning happening when we get things wrong rather than getting it right as it can be easier to learn what not to do. It’ s good practice to write up your reflections on every session you teach. This will not only give you the best chance of doing it better next time‚ but will also provide material for reports etc – and your learning journals
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Specialist Diploma In Counselling Psychology Case Study Mei Ling Conceptualise the individual and presenting problem Mei Ling is a thirty-three years old who works as a nurse in a busy surgical ward. She is married to Steven for fourteen years. She has two sons whom aged eleven and eight years old. Lately she begun to fear that Steven is having an affair and will leave her. Mei Ling had seen her general practitioner (GP) for lack of energy and vague gastrointestinal symptoms
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in connection with my counselling‚ are contained within me. My
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