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...
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165). The therapeutic method involves the therapist interacting with the client and inspiring the client’s development “by listening, guiding, instructing, and requiring” (Jones & Butman, 2011, p. 311). In ET, the counseling process is tailored to assist the client in developing through the awareness of knowledge that they are the ones that make the choices and decisions in their life about the direction their life will take. Instead of utilizing a mental illness model, the effectiveness is built on a real, authentic relationship that encourages prosperity and development in the client. The therapist and the client have a relationship, the therapist is a mentor to assist the client in the art of living a full
‘Counseling’ is a recognized psychological therapy that is often provided to such patients. Counselors have often been employed to deliver psychological therapy to patients in primary care settings. Providing counseling alongside other treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy means that patients have greater choice, and that alternatives can be found for patients who either do not benefit from standard treatments or who do not find them acceptable.
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Therapy is very effective treatment for mental and emotional problems; however, in order to reap the benefits, it is important to choose the right therapist. Someone a person can trust who make them feel cared for and has the experience to help make changes for a better life or self. A good therapist knows how to listen, help identify, and understand self-defeating thoughts and behavior. They also encourage a person to make positive changes, and motivate an individual to learn and grow, but the therapist cannot do the work for the client. Counseling can help a person to learn to make better decisions. It can assist a person to improve personal skills, develop greater confidence, and acquire awareness and appreciation of their needs and those of other people. With counseling...
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Once an issue or problem officer is identified, the supervisor must take a proactive approach to resolve the problem. The supervisor, if appropriate, could start with alternatives to discipline. These alternatives most often come in the form of coaching or informal counseling/training. According to Laurence Miller, "The difference between coaching and counseling lies in their focus and emphasis. Coaching deals directly with identifying and correcting specific problematic behaviors." (Miller, 2006) Counseling, on the other hand, is more of a collaborative approach where the supervisor and employee resolve the issue together.
Sometimes individuals consider becoming counselors after overcoming some major life challenge such as addiction or a history of bad relationships. Perhaps an individual has encountered a particularly effective counselor or therapist and has a desire to follow in those footsteps. Others may have had a bad experience with counseling and concluded that it can be done better. People do not think of this work so much as a job, or even as a career. More typically, a constellation of life experiences that demand explanation and a sense that others seek one out for assistance and emotional sustenance become driving forces leading one toward the counseling profession” (An invitation to). .
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Case conceptualization explains the nature of a client’s problem and how they develop such problem ( Hersen, & Porzelius, p.3, 2002) In counseling, assessment is viewed as a systematic gathering of information to address a client’s presenting concerns effectively. The assessment practice provides diagnostic formulation and counseling plans, and aids to identify assets that could help the client cope better with concern that they are current. Assessment is present as a guide for treatment and support in the “evaluation process. Although many methods can be employed to promote a thorough assessment, no one method should be used by itself” (Erford, 2010, p.269-270). Eventually, it is the counselor's job to gain adequate information concerning the client and the client's presenting concerns to establish an effective treatment strategy. Using a combination of assessment techniques increases the likelihood of positive interventions and promotes successful treatment (Erford, 2010, p.271). A case conceptualization reflects how the professional counselor understands the nature of the presenting problems and includes a diagnostic formulation. Case conceptualization organizes assessment data into meaningful outline, applying research, and theory to make sense of client’s current problem.
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I was very excited to discover this Introduction to Counseling and Human Development Services class. I was instantly drawn to the many benefits that this class had to offer. From helping me with my future career, learning the best kind therapy I need, to becoming a better friend to everyone I care about. Through this class I was able to identify the theory I would want my own therapist to use to guide his/her practice as the Psychodynamic theory and I can use that this knowledge to help me find the best therapist when I seek a counseling psychology professional.