BACKGROUND RESEARCH OF THE CHOSEN CLIENT GROUP 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE CLIENT GROUP The client group here refers to male executives in the age group of 40 – 45 years old who assume senior management or executive roles in a commercial organisation. For a male executive‚ work is likely to be the primary source of stress in his life. Occupational stress has been defined as a "global epidemic" by the United Nations ’ International Labour Organization. A study by the National Institute for Occupational
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In this essay I mainly discuss the theory and concepts behind psychodynamic counselling‚ followed by brief discussions of the practice and skills involved in working as a psychodynamic counsellor‚ and the client’s experience of counselling. Theory/concepts Psychodynamic counselling is mainly concerned with unconscious processes; it takes for granted that humans possess a largely unconscious inner world. Freud argued that while the conscious mind is governed by logic‚ the unconscious mind is
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Outline the Primary Skills Used in Counselling Relationships Introduction At various stages of my life I have had counselling and have tried to use what I have observed to illustrate the three core conditions that are Empathy‚ Congruence and Unconditional Positive Regard which make up the key elements to understanding the Person-centered approach to counselling‚ along with other specific areas‚ which help to outline the primary skills needed. Listening and Body Language One of the most important
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multitude of skills in order to create a supportive environment so that the best possible results for the patient can be achieved. Patients would appear to feel more satisfied and to respond positively to the helper when “They are welcomed and seen on time They feel they have been heard and understood They are given information they recognise as relevant to them They understand what they have to do.” [Gable 2007 pg.5] In this essay I aim to explore some of the methods‚ approaches and skills available
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“Person-Centred” Counselling Person-centred counselling is a form of therapy which allows the client to be at the core of their own therapy and make their own goals. For the person-centred approach to be effective a relationship built on trust must be formed between the counsellor and the individual. This essay will explore the theoretical ideas and practice skills of person centred counselling. Key figure (Founder) and Major Focus Carl Rogers (1902-1987)‚ an American psychologist was the key figure
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Understand Different Approaches to the use of Counselling Skills Introduction I am writing about the different approaches used in counselling skills such as Humanistic Approach and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Approach. I will be discussing the key concepts in each approach and contrast both approaches. While Maslow was more of a theorist‚ Carl Rogers was more of a therapist. His professional goal was more on helping people change and improve their lives. He was a true follower of
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the three of the main approaches to counselling; psychodinamic‚ person centred and behavioral and discuss how they are similar or different. I shall also describe how counselling theory underpins the use of counselling skills. The first thing to consider is that the three approaches believe is important that the therapists build a trusting relationship with their clients. However‚ the main different is that centred person therapy believes the relationship between the client and the counsellor is the
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Counselling is a contracted professionally managed activity. In addition to this the counsellor will be trained and have a counselling qualification. This enables the counsellor to use a different range of counselling approaches with their clients. Whereas counselling skills is not contracted and the person is usually referred to as a helper who apply their counselling skills to increase their communication with the receiver. Many people seek counselling for a variety of reasons that are troubling
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The legal aspects in counseling are usually the result of unethical behavior‚ or a perceived misconduct‚ and counselors can find themselves on trial for malpractice‚ or unethical behavior practice. There may be times when there are legal issues between the ethics codes and federal and/or state statutes‚ and even with one’s employer’s policies; and counselors are sometimes required to appear in court as witnesses in litigation cases. This paper will examine both ethical and legal issues that can
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Introduction to Counselling Concepts DRAFT Learner Statement 1: 31/1/06 - I am delighted to begin my path towards future mastery of counselling skills. I have already developed a strong background in mediation and psychology with numerous accreditations to my name. In undertaking my studies in counselling skills I seek to expand my repertoire of knowledge and understanding in the broad psychosocial arena‚ and add some useful new abilities to my professional ‘toolkit’. The counselling concepts
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