When counseling an individual under the age of 18‚ we are faced with conflicting issues that must be addressed in order to carry on a proper professional relationship. The scenario I will examine here is that of a high school guidance counselor. It is imperative not to interfere with parenting while providing support to the child. I will discuss the pros and cons of counseling minors and how to deal with problematic situations that may arise. Counseling minors can be a positive experience if
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u02d1 Multicultural Counseling and Therapy (MCT) In the helping profession‚ insensitive counseling and therapy can result in cultural oppression rather than liberation (Constantine‚ 2007). In a nutshell‚ it is a helper’s role in multicultural counseling and therapy to create an environment that cultivates the optimal development of the client and their systems‚ using what he or she has identified as culturally significant as it pertains to the helping relationship (Sue‚ 2012). There are many implications
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COUNSELING SPECIALIZATIONS AND MULITDISCPIINARY TEAMS Counseling Specializations and Multidisciplinary Teams Juanita Duffy COUN 5004 Dr. BlaydesAbstract This paper discusses the importance of collaboration within the different specializations of the counseling field. Two specializations‚ mental health counseling and addictions counseling are reviewed and are brought together to help a hypothetical 12 year old girl “Ashley” in her own education and problem-solving while in therapy
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Accountability and the Use of Data in School Counseling and Educational Systems Melissa Hattaway Lamar University CNDV 5330 Accountability and the Use of Data in School Counseling and Educational Systems Over the years‚ literature has expressed the need for‚ and importance of‚ accountability for student outcomes in order to give school counselors valuable data to assess and improve goals (Dahir & Stone‚ 2009). The ASCA National Model also supports the importance
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The Importance of Time and Space in Counseling Introduction Life is full of challenges that often seem to overwhelm ones ’personal abilities to cope. In such cases‚ people look for advice‚ counsel or even just a listening ear. In counseling this opportunity is called counseling space. It is a privilege where another person opens up his personal emotions‚ feelings ad perplexities that come as result of the problems of living. According to Mcleod(2007) a counseling space requires two key feature that
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Biblical Crisis Counseling The world is becoming increasingly violent. It seems that no one is safe and no place is beyond the reach of the violence that permeates society. Because crises bring about the need to make many decisions‚ Christians are afforded opportunities to glorify God by making choices and acting in ways that honor Him. Crisis ministry requires an investment into the lives of others. We must be willing to sacrifice time‚ money‚ energy‚ comfort and belongings. When people
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from God as the practitioner of pastoral thanatology‚ the message given to the family and friends must be clear and precise for an effective outcome when counseling for grief and mourning. First‚ I will analyze Worden’s wording of the fourth of his tasks of mourning. Also‚ I will anticipate outcome and purpose for providing support‚ counseling‚ or therapy to the bereaved in their grief and mourning. Finally‚ I will answer the question the bereaved are likely to ask: “what is this (the processing
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Ethical Issues in the Counseling Practice “Ethical Issues in the Assessment Process” COUNSELING Two important ethical issues in the practice of counseling are described below: a) Keeping Relationships Professional * Dual relationships * Bartering * Multiple clients b) Professional Responsibility * Advertising & Soliciting Clients * Credentials * Evaluation‚ Assessment‚ and Interpretation KEEPING RELATIONSHIPS PROFESSIONAL Dual Relationships: Refers to the professional’s
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3. I explored information online‚ in textbooks‚ and speaking with professionals in the field with regards to my career in counseling and I also continued to refine my decision making even after I had made my decision. 4. I identified my ideal job situation which is at a local community mental health center and wrote my cover letter and resume. ● How comfortable are you with this decision? I am very comfortable with my decision to be a community counselor that attempts to solve widespread community
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Why is correctional counseling important? It is important to assure that criminals still get the best help possible‚ counselors do not only advise and mentor them‚ but also help them live a normal life after being released from prison‚ jail‚ private corrections‚ or juvenile facilities. Without correctional counselors‚ offenders would not know how to change to be successful in society and they would struggle rehabilitation or relapse soon after being released. Many would be jobless‚ possibly homeless
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