This essay looks to explain the importance of theory in underpinning competence in counselling practice. The theoretical approaches that shall be discussed relate to the psychodynamic approach‚ the humanistic approach and the cognitive behavioural approaches in psychology from which counselling practice have evolved. Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytical theory is a good place to start as it covers many different methods of therapeutic intervention. Freud is recognised as the first psychologist to develop
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Core counselling skill 1: Unconditional Positive Regard - used to help separate actions and beliefs to ensure the client does not feel judged on their actions. This also helps to build rapport with the client‚ and to develop a good relationship with them. If a client feels judged‚ they are less likely to open up to the counsellor. Core counselling skill 2: Genuineness - will help to build rapport with the client and develop a good relationship with them. When a client feels the counsellor is genuinely
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1. Explain what counselling is and some of the common errors made by counsellors. What are the ingredients of non-verbal attending in counselling? People seek help from counsellors for a vast number of reasons‚ which may be because‚ they are unhappy‚ in distress‚ need to make a decision‚ cannot cope‚ feel life upsets them‚ have experienced a bereavement‚ undergoing a divorce‚ cannot manage their life and they may be frightened. Counselling includes direct work with clients
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Introduction The aims of this assignment are to explore where I am in relation to counselling skills and to show evidence that I have started to identify and reflect on my own strengths and weaknesses in relation to using counselling skills. I will first look at the counselling skill inventory and give a brief overview of which skills I feel most comfortable using and which I find more challenging‚ I will then go on to discuss in detail 3 skills that I wish to focus on and develop more during my
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Unit 9 – Tasks- CHCCSL506A Apply counselling therapies to address a range of client issues TASK 9 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Stress Management. Georgina is a ‘stress head’. Her mother was one‚ her grandmother was one and to cope with the over concern about so many issues the men in her family have become passive. The women tend to label them ‘useless’. You have taken a thorough history for Georgina but have decided that rather than her issue being ‘useless men in the workplace stressing
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Counseling Service in KISS (LSE & ARSH) Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (estb.1993) is a residential organization pioneering for tribal education and endeavoring towards all-round development of tribal adolescents by empowering them with adequate life skills and knowledge on health. For fulfilling of such‚ UNFPA supported LSE & ARSH project paved the way forwards. Counseling service figured as the major chunk of the project activities‚ it’s because the project entirely deals with adolescents
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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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The counselling process is based on the exchange of emotions between the client and the counsellor which aims to form an alliance (Hough‚ 1998). It involves the counsellor using skills in which they possess in order to communicate effectively with clients (Hough‚ 1998). This reflective essay clearly articulates my application of counselling skills used in this practice session and suggestions for improvement. It will provide a summary of the session‚ identification of a range of skills used and a
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relationships with different professionals involved in his care plan‚ especially with the counsellors. It is largely known that the role of a counsellor it is to provide non-judgemental confrontation‚ support and education in addiction treatment. Through counselling ‚ the patient is encouraged to take initiative ‚ to be self-directed exploring how to manage a problem in the best way. Those counsellors who adopt an active listening approach ‚ emphasising collaboration ‚
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Chrysalis; diploma in Psychotherapeutic counselling Essay 1 2‚059 words P.Reeve 01/06/2013 “what is hypnosis” For the purpose of this essay‚ I will be attempting to show an understanding of hypnosis‚ and describe the psychological and physical aspects of hypnosis. I will also be discussing the role of relaxation in hypnotherapy. I will be using information learned from my course hand outs‚ and from the year one book list. Hypnosis has been used by different cultures and religions around
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