1. If I was applying for a job and was asked what theoretical orientation would guide me in designing and leading a group, I would answer that I would use a technical integration. I would allow myself to use 2 or more different techniques to design and lead the group, without having to believe in the theoretical creation of those techniques. I would use techniques from behavioral, cognitive, and psychodynamic theories but would not side with all the theories. I would more rely on the “special techniques” rather than the actual theories themselves. In setting up a group, I would first consider the type of group that I am leading. Next, I would ask members the way they want the group to run and then I would base the way I run it, based upon their …show more content…
There are many advantages to using a single theoretical approach in group therapy. However, I believe that the most important of these is the fact that a single approach will not raise conflict with others theories. I mean that, if I am using a theory that believes the past has zero effect on us, then a theory that says the past has a great effect on us will clash and cause issues in the group. There are also many disadvantages and the most important of these is that a single approach is very limited. Meaning, if I use one approach it will be limited on how far I can help a person, but if I use multiple approaches I have many different ways of evaluating a person and ultimately helping them. I feel that it is extremely important to use more than one approach and to integrate different theories. Like I previously stated, the biggest disadvantages of having multiple theories, is that they will clash in ways they are used. For example, there may be times when someone has issues in their past and using a past and present theory is not going to help them in the slightest because those theories clash too …show more content…
In my experience, my one on one counseling experience left me very confused and unsure of what was happening. I had to leave before I could truly finish, which caused it to be not helpful to me. However, in a seminar I went through and completed, it was very beneficial to me and allowed me to grow in who I am.
4e. I feel that it is very important that the client and the counselor have a relationship built upon trust. I feel that there should never be any kind of friendship outside of the counseling, however, in counseling it should be a relationship that one would have with a mentor or guardian.
4f. From my perspective, the roles of the client are to come to the sessions weekly, with the intent of seeking help. It is their responsibility as the client to seek help and reach that help through their own understanding. As the leader, it is my job to guide the clients to that understanding and to be there in a trusting manner for the client and also as an accepting place to listen to whatever they have going on.
4g. I define a problem as anything emotionally harming, stressful, or confusing to a client. Problem situations to me are defined as a specific situation that is causing a problem. Lastly, problem behaviors are behaviors that occur when a problem arises, for example, fight or flight. People can run from their problems or fight
Counselor should never have a dual relationship with a client it can bring a lot of ethics issue that affect the client and counselor. According to ACA "A.6.b. Extending Counseling Boundaries Counselors consider the risks and bene ts of extending current counsel- ing relationships beyond conventional parameters. Examples include attend- ing a client’s formal ceremony (e.g., a wedding/commitment ceremony or graduation), purchasing a service or product provided by a client (excepting unrestricted bartering), and visiting a cli- ent’s ill family member in the hospital. In extending these boundaries, counselors take appropriate professional precau- tions such as informed consent, consul- tation, supervision, and documentation to ensure that judgment
A counselor should always keep their thoughts to themselves and remain open-minded about the situation. The only time a counselor should share their thoughts is if it helps the client with their situation that they are dealing with. “Counselors must practice only within the boundaries of their competence (Standard C.2.a.), and, if they “determine an inability to be of professional assistance to clients” (Standard A.11.b.), they should facilitate a referral to another provider. (Kocet, M. M., & Herlihy, B. J. (2014). Addressing Value-Based Conflicts Within the Counseling Relationship: A Decision-Making Model. Journal Of Counseling & Development, 92(2), 180-186 7p. doi: 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2014.00146.x).” Keeping your thoughts to yourself is
Every client is unique, and regardless of the theoretical approach, I believe that the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor is critical.
An example of how I use my theoretical orientation can be seen in my work with a middle-aged, Hispanic woman in a community mental health setting. At the time of treatment, she experienced severe PTSD symptoms and major depression due to the sexual abuse she suffered from authority figures throughout her childhood and adult life. Through the validation of her experience and psychoeducation about her symptoms, we built enough rapport to use behavioral interventions, including mindfulness and grounding to stabilize and build emotional regulation skills. Due to her unresolved trauma, the client’s attachment was disorganized, which is characterized by dissociated internal working models. In order to protect the traumatized part of herself, she
Current research implies that an empathetic clinician-client relationship and interrelated ecosystems play the majority role in the success of therapy (Kilpatrick & Holland, 2009). The clinician’s ability to be present and actively perceive what the client is experiencing is of utmost importance in creating a therapeutic alliance. It is imperative that the clinician gains positive regard towards the client and their environment displaying honest acceptance towards the client no matter what issues are presented in session. This closely relates to a sincere presentation of genuineness that instills a feeling of honesty within the client and clinician (Kilpatrick & Holland, 2009). An experienced clinician builds upon the therapeutic
A problem can be defined as subject of concern between what is desired and what an actual situation is there, which makes it difficult to achieve a desired goal, purpose. A solution of a problem is an act performed in order to reduce the effects of the current situation and which gives direction to accomplish the goal or objective.
As a future school counselor I do not think there is just one type of theory that will work with all of my students. A few of the theories that stood out to me over the semester were choice theory, person-centered therapy, and solution focused therapy.
To explain, the client should not be inferior to the counselor; the environment should be two people discussing an issue and ways to make a difference. A therapist should occasionally share similar experiences; therefore, sessions should make clients feel comfortable. To add, the client should feel safe due to the positive atmosphere the therapist brings to the session. The goal is to finally give the client a chance to be heard, regularly people are muted and feel like they are insignificant to society. Similarly, to Person-centered therapy where communication with the client is unconditionally positive. The therapist needs to genuinely care about the client needs for them to fully express themselves successfully. Furthermore, clients should be encouraging to make their own choices which model how to identify and use power responsibly. Hence, this will help the client feel more confident in everyday life when making a meaningful
The counselor accomplishes the above by expressing empathy, developing discrepancies, going along with resistance and supporting self-efficacy. Moreover, the counselor guides the client toward a solution that will lead to permanent posi...
...p their own solutions to problems. Clients may need some guidance, education, or direction depending on their abilities and how the therapy is going. It is then that I want to be able to help them feel more empowered and recognize that they can make changes with effort on their part.
This paper will explore the concept of dual relationships between counselors and clients and the ethical implications of such relationships. In addition to presenting several examples of dual relationships, this paper will also explore how ethical decisions must be made to avoid potentially harmful or exploitive relationships in therapy as well understanding how different interactions between counselor and clients can be understood from an ethical standpoint, as well as how reviewing these ethical dilemmas may shape my future career as a counselor.
The client is leading the conversation by stating what their biggest concerns are currently in their life. They verbalize the concerns and issues that need changed in their lives. The counselor is there to be empathic to the client and establish a relationship with them. This part of the interview is where the client decides if the counselor is right for them, if not, then the client moves on to another
The four general categories of theoretical orientations are psychodynamic approaches, experiential and relationship oriented approaches, cognitive behavioral approaches, and postmodern approaches. Psychodynamic approaches analyze the individual’s past and operate towards achieving understanding in therapy. Experiential and relationship oriented approaches focus on the significance subjective experiences and the feelings an individual has. Cognitive behavioral approaches are action oriented, focusing on thinking and doing. Postmodern approaches accentuate the understanding of the client’s emotional experience of the world and use resources within the individual for transformation. Among the four categories of theoretical orientations, there
The client should be honest with the counselor, discuss concerns, and listen to the counselor. I would expect students to trust in their abilities to make their own choices get in touch with their feelings. I believe client roles are resourceful in helping people take more responsibility for their lives and solve their own problems. I believe the client is fully capable of fulfilling their own potential for growth.
The counseling session began with the introductions where I introduced myself as the counselor and later introduced my client. This stage is important in any counseling session since it is the time of exploration and focusing according to Gerard Egan as quoted by Wright (1998) in his essay on couselling skills. It is in this session that I was able to establish rapport and trust with my client in order to come up with a working and fruitful relationship with him. During this stage I made use of skills like questioning, where I would pose a question directly to my client, sometimes I would choose to just listen to what the client wanted to speak out while in some instances I would be forced to paraphrase the question if I felt the client did not understand the question I had asked previously. There were also other times when I would reflect through silence. During such a period, I got time to study the client and the information he had given. This being a difficult area, since some clients may not be able to volunteer information to you as the counselor, I decided to assure the client of confidentiality of any information he was willing to share with me with a few exceptions which I also told him about. Being open to him about the only times the information may not be confidential was part of my building rapport and establishing trust with him. I therefore, decided to ask the client what information he wanted to share with me and lucky enough he was ready to speak to me about different issues that he was going through.