The Doorway Into Counseling

explanatory Essay

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To study psychotherapy or be a counselor from a theological standpoint is to have a particular, genuine interest of other people’s problems without the desire of tangible results from your work. Typically, the answer is the desire to aid those with issues parallel, or separate, to past and present obstacles. If not, then what leads to the decision of lending an empathetic ear and emotional sacrifice to those around? By researching into social and cultural context, the possibilities of the influence of personal values and challenges, and the connection of faith, it can be sought after what it means to take a step into the doorway of the helping profession and its benefits. Whether brought up in a life of poverty, unemployment, drugs, or abuse, these are some of the social battles individuals deal with in everyday living. Social service programs and organizations have been constructed to deliver programs for those that have struggled with a difficult life. “The difference is that social work and psychology is concerned about the internal side of a person’s behavior (his or her emotional problems and problem-solving skills) as well as the external side of a person’s life (the quality of family life, the school the child attends, the safety of the neighborhoods, and the amount of money he or she has to live on)” (Glicken, 2011, p. 2). Helping experts are mindful of the social concerns and want to do something about it. For example, the quality of media to date and what it portrays as the ‘ideal person’-society itself has become more sensitive to the multi-cultural world in which we operate and the contributions or downfalls it constructs. Glicken (20011) describes those who work in the helping professions as heroic, givi... ... middle of paper ... ... K. (2011). Hearing the call: A phenomenological study of religion in career choice. Journal of Career Development, 38(1), 62-88. doi:10.1177/0894845309358889 Hutchinson, D. (2012). Chapter 1: An invitation to counseling work. In the essential counselor: process, skills, and techniques (2nd ed., pp. 1-34). Vermont: Sage Pubns. Rosenberg M.Ed., R. (2013, October 15). The “Golden Rule” of the helping professions. Moods Magazine. Retrieved from http:/http://humanmagnetsyndrome.com/golden-rule-helping-professions-moods-magazine-article-ross-rosenberg/ Strickling, B. (n.d.). 20th WCP: A moral basis for the helping professions. Retrieved January 26, 2014, from http://www.bu.edu/wcp/Papers/Bioe/BioeStri.htm Tillett, R. (2003). The patient within -- psychopathology in the helping professions. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 9(4), 272-279. doi:10.1192/apt.9.4.272

In this essay, the author

Explains that the counselor's job is to create the context in which clients can permit themselves to be seen and be known fully. the responsibilities in the helping professions are immense, but the incentives are imperative.
Explains that to study psychotherapy or be a counselor is to have genuine interest in other people's problems without the desire of tangible results from your work.
Explains that the external side of a person's life is the quality of family life, the school, safety of the neighborhoods, and the amount of money they have to live.

Explains that the counselor's job is to create the context in which clients can permit themselves to be seen and be known fully. the responsibilities in the helping professions are immense, but the incentives are imperative.
Explains that to study psychotherapy or be a counselor is to have genuine interest in other people's problems without the desire of tangible results from your work.
Explains that the external side of a person's life is the quality of family life, the school, safety of the neighborhoods, and the amount of money they have to live.
Explains that helping experts are mindful of the social concerns and want to do something about it. glicken describes those who work in the helping professions as heroic, giving themselves daily to people.
Explains that the golden rule is a universal rule adapted to those involved in serving in the helping profession.
Explains the “golden rule” of the helping professions.

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Short-term or Brief CounselingTherapy and the Current Mental Health System
opinion essay
Nugent, F. A. An Introduction to the Profession of Counseling (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall,
In this essay, the author
- Explains that resolving human emotional and behavioral problems is a major force in the field of psychology.
- Explains that freud's system is a relatively recent phenomenon, and the concept itself is at least as old as
- Opines that despite trying to limit his analysis to six to twelve months, he had hoped that in time it would be done.
- Explains that resolving human emotional and behavioral problems is a major force in the field of psychology.
- Explains that freud's system is a relatively recent phenomenon, and the concept itself is at least as old as
- Opines that despite trying to limit his analysis to six to twelve months, he had hoped that in time it would be done.
- Opines that freud first sought a quick cure.
- Opines that freud would have preferred a brief therapy over an open-ended therapy.
- Explains that social changes brought on by the pressures of world war ii led to a great demand for shorts.
- Opines that war creates large market niches and economic boon at the expense of war.
- Explains that president kennedy and the congress passed a service bill in 1963, due to an increasing need for services.
- Opines that brief therapy became more popular and necessary in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
- Opines that the question of who is or isn’t an appropriate client for brief therapy seems to point to this.
- Opines that those who can afford the unlimited-time frame and expense involved are not in the average, mainstream.
- Explains that reviews of studies have shown that there are essentially no differences in outcome between short and long-term studies.
- Describes the benefits of career counseling and outreach to students.
- Refers to a study by gage and gyorky (1990).
- Describes the approaches to brief therapy and counseling that they would integrate.
- Opines that this is very directive. the main reason i like this approach is because it clearly demonstrates living.
- Opines that academic issues are not a panacea, and may not be as effective in dealing with more intrapsychic issues.
- Opines that it will probably help most of the client populations (college students) presenting problems most.
- Explains the role of unconscious factors and neglecting feelings.
- Describes the context and values of the client's before attempting to confront or change their way of thinking.
- Describes some gestalt techniques to help bring past issues into the “here and now.”
- Recommends using gestalt techniques (such as role-reversal, etc.) instead of being symptom-oriented.
- Opines that americans may not be comfortable with this focus and prefer a more structured approach.
- Opines that approaches are short (by default, not by design), when you consider the actual number of sessions.
- Concludes that with the pressures of an ever-fast-paced society such as ours, the summary:
- Opines that intervention is truly needed, but in the face of the evidence, it's great to know we have them.
- Evaluates the merits of open-ended therapeutic practices at the expense of the best interests of their clients.
- Cites butcher, j. n., and koss, m. p. on brief and crisis oriented psychotherapies.
- Explains garfield, s. l., and kurtz, e. clinical psychologists: a survey of selected attitudes and views.
- Explains nugent, f. a., an introduction to the profession of counseling.
- Describes stone, g. l., and archer, j.
- Cites butcher, j. n., and koss, m. p. on brief and crisis oriented psychotherapies.
- Explains garfield, s. l., and kurtz, e. clinical psychologists: a survey of selected attitudes and views.
- Explains nugent, f. a., an introduction to the profession of counseling.
- Describes stone, g. l., and archer, j.
- Quotes wells (1982) and nugent (1994) for a working definition of short-term therapy/counseling.
- Explains that brief therapy approaches help clients develop coping skills that will enable them to anticipate and manage.
- Explains that due to budget constraints, the rising cost of mental-health care, and a growing demand for services over the last decade, counselors have been using brief.
- Explains the importance of managed health care and the ever-increasing need for it.
- Explains that short-term or brief therapy refers to more than just the length or duration of counselor-client contact. it also incorporates the use of sophisticated directive skills.
- Explains that the specificity of brief therapy, the active role of the therapist, and the expectations concerning the length of therapy all help to facilitate the process and avoid some pitfalls that occur in long-term
- Explains the four types of patients best suited for brief techniques, according to butcher and koss (1978). garfield (1989) states that brief therapy can be considered for most patients who are in touch with reality
- Explains that the concept of long-term psychotherapy may be a myth based on the actual number of cases. studies have consistently shown that clients drop out before ten sessions over half the time.
- Opines that some patients drop out of therapy dissatisfied, because of a mismatch of values and expectations with their therapists, but those who leave therapy early seldom go for therapy elsewhere.
- Explains that a study by butcher and koss (1978) stated that improvement was reported in about 70% of cases in various modalities of short-term therapies.
- Opines that if not for time-limited intervention, they wonder where and how they would get the help that they need.
- Concludes that college campuses are a perfect setting for brief therapy/counseling approaches. with older students returning to college, the diversity of presenting problems among the college client pool should be large.
- Describes their long-term goals of becoming a clinical psychologist and author, but they have chosen college counseling as an interim step to gain valuable counseling experience.
- Explains that they chose college counseling because they have direct experience in this arena and feel they can relate to many of the problems they will be presented with by students.
- Opines that empathy and insight is hard to learn from less than first-hand experience and can be a most valuable asset when working with someone who is suffering.
- Argues that cognitive therapy has been criticized as focusing too much on the power of positive thinking, as being too superficial and simplistic.
- Explains that interactions can be generalized to interactions with others outside of therapy. the past may be explored, but only in the context of the client’s present circumstances.
- Opines that bringing the health of the physical body and spirit into play is an essential aspect to overall health and well-being as emphasized by holistic practitioners.
- Opines that brief therapy/counseling is a great therapeutic tool for the majority of the more normal developmental life issues or problems that present themselves in the lives of people.
- Opines that the concept of brief therapy is well rooted in historical foundation. freud was looking for a quick cure for neurosis and did not intend on the long-drawn-out process that psychoanalysis eventually became.
- Opines that brief counseling/therapy is an approach that suits most of the major therapy/counseling theories. it seems inhumane to treat people for long periods at huge expense if they can be effectively.
- Opines that approaches, need to be more honest with themselves about who is really being served in the majority of time-unlimited interventions. old habits and attitudes often die hard.
- Explains gurman, a. s., and kniskern, d. p. research on marital and family therapy: progress, perspective and prospect.
- Explains gurman, a. s., and kniskern, d. p. research on marital and family therapy: progress, perspective and prospect.
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Diversity in the United States
analytical essay
Hage, S. M. (2003). Reaffirming the unique identity of counseling psychology: Opting for the "Road less traveled by." The Counseling Psychologist, 31, 555-563.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that muslims began their immigration to the u.s. in the late 1800’s for various reasons including persecution based on ethnicity, religious beliefs and practices, and civil war and international conflict.
- Analyzes how the negative portrayal of muslims and islam in the media has exacerbated this discrimination and racial profiling.
- Explains that institutional racism is alive and well in western society and continues to impose discriminatory and bias statutes on ethnic minorities. counselors' competency for social justice advocacy is derived from awareness of the issue at hand, knowledge and understanding of core issues.
- Explains that muslims began their immigration to the u.s. in the late 1800’s for various reasons including persecution based on ethnicity, religious beliefs and practices, and civil war and international conflict.
- Analyzes how the negative portrayal of muslims and islam in the media has exacerbated this discrimination and racial profiling.
- Explains that institutional racism is alive and well in western society and continues to impose discriminatory and bias statutes on ethnic minorities. counselors' competency for social justice advocacy is derived from awareness of the issue at hand, knowledge and understanding of core issues.
- Explains that the multi-phase model of psychotherapy, social justice and human rights (mpm) provides mental health professionals with strategies to better serve the muslim immigrant population.
- Explains that the implementation of the mpm would benefit the depicted muslim parents who were suspected of child abuse.
- Argues that mental health professionals tailor their services to the needs of diverse cultural populations. the multicultural competence pedagogy helps counselors identify effective strategies to generate social change.
- Explains abu-ras, suarez, and reddy, l. a. understanding the mental health needs of american muslims: recommendations and considerations for practice.
- Cites cair's policy bulletin on integration and disenfranchisement of western muslim minorities.
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Social Work Reflective Essay
explanatory essay
As I progress through my degree and career, I understand that social work is a diverse field and my area of practice may change. Though, the underlying principles of social work are interwoven across each sector and the foundation of my practice is reinforced by my drive to be an agent of change, alleviate barriers that impede on social justice for individual, groups and
In this essay, the author
- Explains that they have chosen social work as their core values of compassion, patience, empowering relationships, fair and justness, and challenging the status quo.
- Explains that their father's unwellness was a family known matter, and he was ashamed of the illness and adverse changes in his moods. self-stigmatisation is explained within the modified labelling theory.
- Explains that they worked in corporate leadership for eight years. employees were transparent and honest with their leaders reporting their mental illness. mental illnesses are a prominent contributor to absenteeism and reduced productivity.
- Explains that they have chosen social work as their core values of compassion, patience, empowering relationships, fair and justness, and challenging the status quo.
- Explains that their father's unwellness was a family known matter, and he was ashamed of the illness and adverse changes in his moods. self-stigmatisation is explained within the modified labelling theory.
- Explains that they worked in corporate leadership for eight years. employees were transparent and honest with their leaders reporting their mental illness. mental illnesses are a prominent contributor to absenteeism and reduced productivity.
- Explains that they belonged to a leadership team where individuals with mental health disorders were too difficult to support in their learning and development. this stigmatisation can shape behavioural and cultural norms.
- Explains that observing people's experiences of stigmatisation from mental illness galvanized them into action. they completed a diploma of community services work, volunteered at the mental illness fellowship queensland, and then studied bachelor of social work.
- Opines that they want to work building meaningful interventions for mental health at the micro and mezzo system junctions.
- Opines that it is important for a social worker to be self-aware of their values and world view, and how this shapes their knowledge on different theoretical perspectives, frameworks, ethical and best practices to support complex decision making.
- Explains that social work is a broad sector that addresses complex interactions of people and their environments, and its moral mission is to bring people out of the margins and into the mainstream.
- Explains that social work is a diverse field and their area of practice may change as they progress through their degree and career. the foundation of their practice is reinforced by their drive to be an agent of change.
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Family Therapy Essay
analytical essay
‘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.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that people with depression often experience interpersonal problems. family therapy for depression is widely used, but it is unclear whether this is an effective therapy.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of family therapy for depression of young, middle aged and old people using current standard practices.
- Explains the inclusion of randomized controlled and controlled clinical trials comparing family therapy with no intervention or alternative intervention in which depression symptomatology was a main outcome measure. all types of psychotherapeutic treatments were included.
- Explains that people with depression often experience interpersonal problems. family therapy for depression is widely used, but it is unclear whether this is an effective therapy.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of family therapy for depression of young, middle aged and old people using current standard practices.
- Explains the inclusion of randomized controlled and controlled clinical trials comparing family therapy with no intervention or alternative intervention in which depression symptomatology was a main outcome measure. all types of psychotherapeutic treatments were included.
- Explains that methodological quality was independently assessed by using the maastricht-amsterdam criteria list. levels of evidence were used to determine the strength of the evidence available.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of family therapy for depression, stating that it is more effective than no treatment or waiting list condition on decreasing depression and increasing family functioning.
- Concludes that the current evidence base is too heterogeneous and sparse to draw conclusions on the overall effectiveness of family therapy in the treatment of depression.
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Compare And Contrast Rogerian Therapy To Rational Cognitive Therapy
analytical essay
Burton, A. (1959). Case studies in counseling and psychotherapy (Prentice-Hall psychology series). Englewood Cliffs, N.J: Prentice-Hall.
In this essay, the author
- Describes the three worlds of therapy: an existential-phenomenological study of the therapies of freud, jung, and rogers.
- Argues that humans are motivated by self-fulfillment and move in a positive and goal-oriented direction. needs are partially factored in, such as hunger and sex.
- Explains that human development and maladaptive behavior aren't described in person-centered therapy, and that the stages of development are not described.
- Describes the three worlds of therapy: an existential-phenomenological study of the therapies of freud, jung, and rogers.
- Argues that humans are motivated by self-fulfillment and move in a positive and goal-oriented direction. needs are partially factored in, such as hunger and sex.
- Explains that human development and maladaptive behavior aren't described in person-centered therapy, and that the stages of development are not described.
- Explains that assessment methods do not exist in pct. clients must have some sign of anxiety.
- Explains that no set techniques are used, giving the client a little more control over the counseling sessions.
- Explains that a distressed client comes to therapy for guidance from the therapist. the emphasis is on focusing on the client as acceptance to make the therapeutic relationship strong.
- Explains that different therapists may be more sensitive to certain aspects of their client’s conditions of worth.
- Analyzes the pros and cons of becoming a growth oriented and real self under positive regard, while others see this as relying on feelings too much.
- Explains that healthy (rational) feelings and beliefs are those that further one’s happiness and aids in survival. accepting the reality that we live in is fundamental as well as being able to relate intimately to at least a few people.
- Explains the abc model of emotion and behavior being closely related to one’s own cognitive processes about an event.
- Explains how abc model is used and taught to client. irrational beliefs are confronted, awareness is brought to faulty reasoning. rebt uses operant control to positively reinforce when the client has sent time disputing their ir
- Analyzes how false conditions of worth are noted in two provided case examples in the form of interviews.
- Explains that the interviews show that there is not much assessment in pct; the client just begins where they want to begin. both clients in both cases told the therapist what the general problem was.
- Explains that the process of therapy is not listed out but the interviews all provide a summary or update of how the client was feeling at that time.
- Opines that they liked this source, especially for the updated summary of the client. while therapy isn't addressed, the process can be seen.
- Explains ellis' live performances of rebt to teach those interested in using rebbt theories in their own life and to help teach rising therapists.
- Compares rational and irrational beliefs. rational beliefs are flexible, non-awfulizing, high frustration tolerance, and self-acceptance.
- Analyzes how the comparison between freud, jung, and rogers summed up pct pretty well, but left out seemed to up-talk it instead of suggesting possible fallacies of the theory.
- Opines that burton's case study provided basic information of rebt and provided an example of how questioning works and how it guides the client to rethink faulty beliefs.
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Discussion of Boundaries
opinion essay
Remley, T. P., Jr., & Herlihy, B. (2014). Ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling (4th ed., pp 196-223).
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the purpose of becoming a therapist is to help others and pay it forward to wonderful witness and example of their own counselor. having trusted professional colleagues familiar with the aca code of ethics and state laws can help one see the potential harm to one’s self and clients.
- Describes how they encountered the boundary issue while volunteering in a county prison, where they met several men who were struggling with anger and alcoholism.
- Recommends heeding the advice of their own counselor, who suggests not addressing a client or former client in public unless the client acknowledges or initiates communication first.
- Opines that the purpose of becoming a therapist is to help others and pay it forward to wonderful witness and example of their own counselor. having trusted professional colleagues familiar with the aca code of ethics and state laws can help one see the potential harm to one’s self and clients.
- Describes how they encountered the boundary issue while volunteering in a county prison, where they met several men who were struggling with anger and alcoholism.
- Recommends heeding the advice of their own counselor, who suggests not addressing a client or former client in public unless the client acknowledges or initiates communication first.
- Cites remley, t. p., jr. & herlihy, b. (2014). ethical, legal, and professional issues in counseling.
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Defining Spirituality and Giving Meaning to Occupation
analytical essay
Thompson, B. E., & MacNeil, C. (2006). A phenomenological study exploring the meaning of a seminar on spirituality for occupational therapy students. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 531-539. Retrieved September 13, 2011, from http://www.thefreelibrary.com/A phenomenological study exploring the meaning of a seminar on...-a0208219650
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how spirituality is a central element in the canadian model of occupational performance, and its acknowledgment in aota's practice framework: domain and process 2nd edition.
- Analyzes how experiences of the human condition were collected to explore if spirituality is linked to the meaning of occupation.
- Analyzes the role of spirituality in clinical practice. spirituality as it pertains to occupational performance and occupational therapy is illustrated below.
- Analyzes how spirituality is a central element in the canadian model of occupational performance, and its acknowledgment in aota's practice framework: domain and process 2nd edition.
- Analyzes how experiences of the human condition were collected to explore if spirituality is linked to the meaning of occupation.
- Analyzes the role of spirituality in clinical practice. spirituality as it pertains to occupational performance and occupational therapy is illustrated below.
- Explains that spirituality addresses occupation and its relationship to clinical practice. meaningful occupations are those that allow expression of an identity that each person holds dear.
- Explains that when an individual is faced with challenges to their meaningful occupation and identity, they may have loss of autonomy. this loss spans across all aspects of their life.
- Explains that as clinicans, we must assess the individual's tangible issues of care and address their spiritual needs. selecting interventions which support the patient’s core sense of self contributes to perceptions of health and well-being, improving coping skills and engaging in meaningful, purposeful occupations.
- Opines that the client factor domain claims a position of prominence in their practice. they did not fully appreciate that their discoveries from the use of interview, observation, and reports from significant others add to the meaning and purpose of the individual.
- Opines that while the patient is actively engaged in treatment, they are gaining bio-psycho-social benefits. this therapeutic relationship fosters a wider and deeper perspective for them.
- Explains that spirituality is relevant to occupational therapy practice and it can augment health and promote an increased sense of well-being, even in the face of adversity.
- Cites the american occupational therapy association's (ajota) article 'occupational therapy practice framework: domain and process'.
- Explains howard, b. s., & howard j. r. occupation as spiritual activity, the american journal of occupational therapy, 181-185.
- Cites vrkljan, b., the role of spirituality in occupational therapy practice, from the canadian association of occupational therapists.
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Pragmatic Assimilation Of Christian Counseling
analytical essay
Mark McMinn purposely writes this twofold book to first, address the pragmatic assimilation of psychology, theology, and spirituality. Secondly, he explores the spirituality of a Christian counselor, and how this aspect of character affects the methods he or she may use to represent Jesus Christ when dealing with clients. Altogether, this book discusses the dual need for Biblical Counselors to multitask with clients while pursuing personal development in spirituality to advance a Christian worldview. The objective is to “help Christian counselors and researchers unite around certain key questions and perspectives so that our interventions become increasingly relevant and effective" (p. 6).
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how mark mcminn's book addresses the pragmatic assimilation of psychology, theology, and spirituality.
- Opines that mcminn's book provides an exceptional introduction to assimilated christian counseling.
- Evaluates mcminn's use of spiritual disciplines as a channel for incorporating the spirituality of the counselor into the counseling session.
- Analyzes how mark mcminn's book addresses the pragmatic assimilation of psychology, theology, and spirituality.
- Opines that mcminn's book provides an exceptional introduction to assimilated christian counseling.
- Evaluates mcminn's use of spiritual disciplines as a channel for incorporating the spirituality of the counselor into the counseling session.
- Opines that effective intra-disciplinary integration is destined to their humility as a professional.
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Dual Relationships and Self-Disclosure
opinion essay
Wendel, Peter Counselors in Recovery find answers to ethical dilemmas. Counseling Today. May 1997: 28 pars Online: Available http://www.conseling.org/ctonline/archives/recovery.htm
In this essay, the author
- Explains the dilemmas of dual relationships and self-disclosure faced by recovering addiction counselors, stating that 55% of naadac members are recovering alcoholics and 21% from chemical dependency.
- Explains that outpatient rehab centers create the likelihood of dual relationships, where a counselor and client have more than one type of relationship.
- Opines that it is hard for counselors to differentiate between their professional self and their self as an a.a. member.
- Explains the dilemmas of dual relationships and self-disclosure faced by recovering addiction counselors, stating that 55% of naadac members are recovering alcoholics and 21% from chemical dependency.
- Explains that outpatient rehab centers create the likelihood of dual relationships, where a counselor and client have more than one type of relationship.
- Opines that it is hard for counselors to differentiate between their professional self and their self as an a.a. member.
- Opines that the counselor in recovery should keep a.a. separate from their clients' meetings because it violates their boundaries.
- Opines that alcoholism is a disease that affects every part of our life, and so one has to separate different aspects of their life.
- Explains that dual relationships are ethically sensitive, and self-disclosure refers to counselors in recovery who tell a client that they too are an alcoholic.
- Opines that self-disclosure can be useful and helpful for the client, but therapists aren't trained in it, so how are counselors supposed to know how?
- Explains that chemical dependency is a life-long disease and the client may view you as an unreliable source of help. self-disclosure can split up program staff into those in recovery and those who are not.
- Opines that self-disclosure can build trust and give helpful information toward recovery. however, counselors are not properly trained to do this.
- Opines that self-disclosing appropriately and ethically can be a model of hope for the client and become extremely useful.
- Explains that it is ethical to have a dual relationship or to self-disclose. both are complicated ethical dilemmas that have many different views and can only be answered when each and every variable is taken into account.
- Describes the ethical dilemmas faced by counselors in recovery.
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Mental Health Counselors
explanatory essay
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). .
In this essay, the author
- Explains that some people consider becoming counselors after overcoming major life challenges such as addiction or a history of bad relationships. others have had bad experiences with counseling and concluded that it can be done better.
- Explains that wellness counseling models have stimulated consequential research that avails to compose the evidence base for practice in the counseling field.
- Compares the wheel of wellness model with the indivisible self model, which is more empirical and hypothetical. professional counselors are trained in a positive, holistic philosophy.
- Explains that some people consider becoming counselors after overcoming major life challenges such as addiction or a history of bad relationships. others have had bad experiences with counseling and concluded that it can be done better.
- Explains that wellness counseling models have stimulated consequential research that avails to compose the evidence base for practice in the counseling field.
- Compares the wheel of wellness model with the indivisible self model, which is more empirical and hypothetical. professional counselors are trained in a positive, holistic philosophy.
- Explains that mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists help people manage and overcome mental and emotional disorders and problems with their family and relationships.
- Explains that the american association for marriage and family therapy represents more than 25,000 family therapists throughout the united states, canada, and abroad.
- Explains that the american association for marriage and family therapy facilitates research, theory development and education, and develops standards for graduate education and training, clinical supervision, professional ethics and the clinical practice of marriage and family therapy.
- Explains that the american mental health counselors association is an association used to enhance specific counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development.
- Explains that the american mental health counselors association has licensure laws in all 50 states and seeks to enhance the practice of clinical mental health counseling and promote standards for clinical education and clinical practice.
- Explains that the american mental health association founders started without credentialing, licensure, education and training standards, or other marks of a clinical profession. they shadowed social workers and psychologists to help build their community mental health service system.
- Opines that the up-bring in technology can have a positive or negative effect on counseling. the advent of social media allows counselors to become their own advertising specialists instead of hiring one.
- Explains that technology has negative effects in the counseling field. clients might feel like they are available anytime of the day and send you a quick, text or email.
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Using the Ethical Principles of the American Counseling Association
explanatory essay
Clients learning to contend with domestic violence, chemical dependency, and anger management are just as vulnerable as clients combating depression, grief and loss, and extreme anxiety. All clients are vulnerable regardless of the circumstances that prod them to seek counseling services. For some clients, the very act of seeking counseling is a very exposing and powerless experience. Some clients may become defensive while others may become withdrawn; yet, both are attempts to cover and protect in an unsure situation. Having a working knowledge and understanding of this concept, I will use fidelity in the administration of my interactions with my clients (ACA, 2010). I will cautiously examine all commitments prior to coming into a therapeutic agreement with my clients (ACA, 2010). An example of this would be to thoroughly review, to the client's level of understanding, payment and fee schedules as well as counseling goals and treatment objective...
In this essay, the author
- Explains the principles asserted by the american counseling association are moral and ethical mandated for all counselors.
- Explains that they are enjoying the academic experience of obtaining a master's of science in mental health counseling with forensic counseling specialization at walden university.
- Explains that counselors are losing their businesses and have to get second jobs to survive. in forensics you get cash and checks, you don't deal with insurance.
- Explains the principles asserted by the american counseling association are moral and ethical mandated for all counselors.
- Explains that they are enjoying the academic experience of obtaining a master's of science in mental health counseling with forensic counseling specialization at walden university.
- Explains that counselors are losing their businesses and have to get second jobs to survive. in forensics you get cash and checks, you don't deal with insurance.
- Opines that they are on the right track in their chosen profession by remembering to be grateful, be forgiving, extend compassion, listen and obey wisdom, rest, pray, and maintain a steady course
- Explains that they are a member of the aca, the american mental health counseling association, and the association for addiction professionals.
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Developing a Therapeutic Counseling Relationship
opinion essay
Understanding the counseling session from the client’s perspective is a very important aspect in the development of a therapeutic relationship. A clinician must be an excellent listener, while being to pay attention to the client’s body language, affect and tone. The dynamics in the counseling session that is beneficial to the client include the recognition of the pain that the client is feeling. The detrimental part of this includes a misunderstanding of the real issues, a lack of consideration of the cultural aspects of the client, and a lack of clinical experience or listening skills. In this presentation, we will discuss the positive and negative aspects of the counseling session from the client’s perspective which includes the client’s attitudes, feelings, and emotions of the counseling session. We will next examine the propensity of the client to reveal or not reveal information to the counselor, and how transference, and counter-transference can have an effect on the counselor-client relationship.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that understanding the counseling session from the client's perspective is an important aspect in the development of a therapeutic relationship.
- Explains that a client's experiences can affect their feelings, emotions, and behaviors towards their therapist.
- Opines that it is imperative for clinicians to be professional, and be an excellent listener and observer.
- Explains that understanding the counseling session from the client's perspective is an important aspect in the development of a therapeutic relationship.
- Explains that a client's experiences can affect their feelings, emotions, and behaviors towards their therapist.
- Opines that it is imperative for clinicians to be professional, and be an excellent listener and observer.
- Opines that the therapist needs to study the cultural aspects of the client, so the clinician can have some knowledge of how they might react from a traumatic experience.
- Opines that counselors should provide an intense climate of belonging and being that recognizes the client's suffering and helps in their healing.
- Cites state university (2011) and herwood, t. (2001). client experience in psychotherapy: what heals and what harms
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The Counselling Process for the Middles Stages of Helping a Relationship
explanatory essay
McLeod, J. and McLeod, J. (2011) Counselling skills: A practical guide for counsellors and helping professionals, 2nd editions, New York: McGraw Hill
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the counselling process may last for as little as one session or for years. self-awareness remains vital throughout the entire counselling relationship due to the continual influence of empathy in the helping relationship.
- Explains egan's ten stage structure, which includes the initial meeting of the counsellor and client, the middles stage, and the final middle stage.
- Opines that the beginning is a time for us as counsellors to create the foundations of the relationship and build trust that will be fundamental to later use of methods such as challenging.
- Explains that the counselling process may last for as little as one session or for years. self-awareness remains vital throughout the entire counselling relationship due to the continual influence of empathy in the helping relationship.
- Explains egan's ten stage structure, which includes the initial meeting of the counsellor and client, the middles stage, and the final middle stage.
- Opines that the beginning is a time for us as counsellors to create the foundations of the relationship and build trust that will be fundamental to later use of methods such as challenging.
- Opines that boundaries are a significant aspect of the helping relationship and should be maintained early on.
- Explains that while counselling skills are implemented throughout the entirety of helping relationships, some skills like challenging and focusing are more prudently reserved for the middles stage of the relationship.
- Opines that focusing is a valuable tool as it dismantles large and complex problems and allows the speaker to focus on individual aspects of the problem to discern possible solutions.
- Describes mcleod, j., and mcgraw hill's counselling skills: a practical guide for counsellors and helping professionals.
- Explains nelson-jones, r., cosca, counselling skills certificate course, module 2, explorations and expansion, handbook for participants.
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Differences Between Counseling and Psychotherapy
analytical essay
Counseling Theories August 3, 1995 Running head: Coun. v. Psychotherapy Counseling v. psychotherapy is there a difference between the two? This paper will attempt to prove that there are several differences between counseling and psychotherapy. While counseling and psychotherapy have several different elements in each, the following information will also attempt to show the reader that there are some areas where the two overlap. At times this was a confusing topic to research. A fine line distinguishes the two topics and one must look hard to see this line. Definition of Counseling One survey taken by Gustad suggests a definition of counseling where he included three key elements. Counseling is a learning-oriented process, carried on in a simple, one to one social environment, in which a counselor, professionally competent in relevant psychological skills and knowledge, seeks to assist the client by methods appropriate to the latter's needs and within the context of the total personnel program, to learn more about himself, to learn how to put such understanding into effect in relation to more clearly perceived, realistically defined goals to the ` end that the client may become a happier and more productive member of his society (1957, p. 36). In lay terms counseling can be described as a face to face relationship, having goals to help a client to learn or acquire new skills which will enable them to cope and adjust to life situations. The focus is to help a person reach maximum fulfillment or potential, and to become fully functioning as a person. Definition of Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is the process inwhich a therapists assists the client in re-organizing his or her personality. The therapist also helps the client integrate insights into everyday behavior. Psychotherapy can be defined as "more inclusive re-education of the individual" (Brammer& Shostrom,1977). Objectives of counseling The objectives of counseling according to the Committee on Definition, Division of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association are to "help individuals toward overcoming obstacles to their personal growth, wherever these may be encountered, and toward achieving optimum development of their personal resources" (Arbuckle, 1967). In a paper written by Dr. T. Millard, it is stated that "Counseling provides clarity and a positive and constructive venue for the individual to sensibly examine the instinctive-emotional and rational (or irrational) motives which determine the drive, content, and even the form of human conduct." This shows the part which counseling plays in a clients treatment.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that there are several differences between counseling and psychotherapy. gustad's definition of counseling includes three key elements.
- Defines psychotherapy as the process in which a therapist assists the client in re-organizing his or her personality and integrates insights into everyday behavior.
- Explains that not all therapists feel that there is a distinction between counseling and psychotherapy.
- Explains that there are several differences between counseling and psychotherapy. gustad's definition of counseling includes three key elements.
- Defines psychotherapy as the process in which a therapist assists the client in re-organizing his or her personality and integrates insights into everyday behavior.
- Explains that not all therapists feel that there is a distinction between counseling and psychotherapy.
- Explains that counseling and psychotherapy differ when it comes to the level of adjustment or maladjustment of the client.
- Explains that psychotherapy is more of a comprehensive re-education of the client.
- Analyzes the similarities between counseling and psychotherapy. counselors see resistance as something that opposes or goes against problem solving.
- Explains that there are several differences between counseling and psychotherapy. the biggest difference is the time factor/focus faced in each approach.
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An Overview of Counseling and Psychotherapy
explanatory essay
Psychotherapy is the treatment of individuals with emotional problems, behavioral problems, or mental illness primarily through verbal communication. At one time the term psychotherapy referred to a form of psychiatric treatment used with severely disturbed individuals. Counseling, on the other hand, refers to the treatment of people with milder psychological problems or to advice given on vocational and educational matters. Counseling psychologists usually work in schools or industrial firms, advising and assisting people. Today the distinction between psychotherapy and counseling is quite blurred, and many mental health professionals use the terms interchangeably.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that psychotherapy is a form of psychiatric treatment used with severely disturbed individuals. counseling psychologists usually work in schools or industrial firms, advising and assisting people.
- Explains that psychotherapy and counseling each have their own specific functions in different problems. all therapies offer people hope for recovery, and this expectation alone may lead to some improvement.
- Explains that psychotherapy is an important form of treatment for many kinds of psychological problems.
- Explains that psychotherapy is a form of psychiatric treatment used with severely disturbed individuals. counseling psychologists usually work in schools or industrial firms, advising and assisting people.
- Explains that psychotherapy and counseling each have their own specific functions in different problems. all therapies offer people hope for recovery, and this expectation alone may lead to some improvement.
- Explains that psychotherapy is an important form of treatment for many kinds of psychological problems.
- Explains that there is no conclusive answer about which type of therapy is best. most studies have failed to demonstrate that any one approach is superior to another.
- Explains that therapists and clients have vested interests in believing that therapy succeeded, and most studies of effectiveness rely on other evaluations of a client's improvement.
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