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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STANDARDS FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELING PROGRAMS These standards were approved January 2005 by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. The Kentucky Standards for Guidance Counselor Programs are derived from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards and are incorporated by reference in 16 KAR 5:010 that include core curriculum experiences and demonstrated knowledge and skills. PREAMBLE Professional guidance counselors represent a significant
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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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family. In this discussion board post‚ I will discuss a scenario for a couple inquiring about the possibilities of a genetic disorder if they choose to have children. I will discuss the different services that patients can be provided during genetic counseling and how I would assess their family history for potential genetic problems in their children. I will also discuss recommendations for testing and why there are advantages and disadvantages to genetic testing. Furthermore‚ I will also discuss how
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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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Interviewing and Counseling INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS THE “CORRECT” RESPONSE TO OFFER A CLIENT? * There are many potentially useful responses in any interviewing situation. * Reflecting the client’s emotions can be helpful. * Selecting one aspect to focus on can be useful‚ and then later you can examine other dimensions by asking an open question. * Our tasks: * Respect the client * Use appropriate skills and strategies * Seek to alleviate stress INTERVIEWING‚ COUNSELING‚ AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
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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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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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(McAllister‚ Morrissey‚ McAuliffe‚ Davidson‚ McConnell‚ & Reddy‚ 2011). The field of Mental Health has been an evolving process ever since its infancy. In the early stages of Mental Health‚ individuals who were deemed appropriate for mental health counseling were being labeled as "ill" and in need of serious and immediate treatment. While on the other hand‚ individuals who were not deemed appropriate for Mental Health were being considered leading a healthy and normal life (Smith & Robinson‚ 2011).
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