Marriage and Family Therapy Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the field of marriage and family counseling beginning with the history and development of the profession and its importance in the field of counseling. This paper will also evaluate five major themes relevant to Marriage and Family Therapy which include: roles of Marriage and Family Therapists; licensure requirements and examinations; methods of supervision; client advocacy; multiculturalism and diversity. The author
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The question ? Why Counseling is a great tool in Social Work Practice The Role and Applicability of Counselling in Social Work Practice Social work originated as a community help measure in the 19th century and has since then become an organised discipline that aims to support and empower those who suffer from social unfairness. Apart from helping the disadvantaged to live with dignity‚ social work aims at achieving social inclusion and has been found to be effective in correcting disparities
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Group Dynamics: Ethics in Counseling A Student A School A Class A Professor A Date Abstract A current and very active debate surrounding counseling‚ psychotherapy‚ and the human services professions is the hot topic of ethics in groups. This paper will explore the intriguing world of ethics by looking at how ethics is defined‚ including ethical theories and philosophical concerns. Ethics are designed to enforce the needs‚ and ethical principles of an association
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Narrative Therapy can be traced back to Australia and New Zealand in the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Based on the early works of Michel Foucalt‚ Michael White and David Epston forged a new model of therapy. Narrative therapy asserts‚ “narratives are a reflection of the dominant culture and therefore must be challenged to ensure that they are sensitive to diversity issues‚ such as gender‚ sexual orientation‚ and culture” (Nystul‚ 2011). Through the process of storytelling‚ narrative therapy seeks to
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Little by little the internet and technology are expanding to incorporate more aspects of our daily lives. The expansion is so vast‚ one can now do just about anything online. On line advances has no doubt positively contributed to businesses‚ education‚ communication‚ and quality of life in general‚ but when does one draw the line? Healthcare is a very serious subject because it deals with people’s lives and well being. Potential problems that may arise from it are not monetary‚ like those involved
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1. Information of Client 1.1 General/Background Information of Client The clients’ name is Katharine Lee. She is 28 years old and single. She has completed her Diploma in Media Design at Nanyang Polytechnic‚ Degree in Graphics Design and is currently employed by Liquid Advertising Private Limited as the Head of Design. She enjoys long working hours and the stimulating environment her workplace provides. She has a socioeconomic status(SES) of a white collar as she is highly paid but is still
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Evolution of a Group I believe group sessions provide for positive peer interaction. The stages of a group‚ as indicated by Corey & Corey‚ seem to mirror that of which friendship formation evolves. The initial stage is a time of orientation and exploration. Norms are established‚ personal and group goals are set‚ and members are becoming acquainted. The transition stage consists of that of a testing ground where feelings of anxiety‚ defensiveness‚ and resistance are displayed. Like in
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When people experience an unexpected‚ traumatic event it is considered a crisis and can have a wide variety of effects on the individual. Most people can recover from the psychological effects within a few days or weeks‚ but during that time they need support to understand what they are feeling is normal‚ cope with grief‚ loss‚ shock‚ or fear‚ and begin to recover. There is also a need for logistical support such as financial help‚ food‚ lodging‚ and searching for missing loved ones. As a result
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Counseling Abused Women: Factors Contributing to Successful Outcome Table of Contents Introduction Part One: Violence against women The Problem Consequences of violence Origins of violence Part Two: Treatment/Intervention models Service and treatment options Medications Community Treatment/Intervention Part Three: Client/Family participation Client participation Family involvement Part Four: Special needs Abuse of women with disabilities Equity/ Access to treatment Part Five: Parties’
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Biblical Integration and Counseling Practices Abstract The integration of biblical practices and counseling has been discussed for decades. There is an increased interest in spiritual and emotional health‚ among Christian counselors and with secular therapists as well. Understanding the differences between implicit and explicit integration practices in therapy help a therapist to decide which techniques should be used appropriately in therapy. There are critics who claim there is no way to
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