I became interested in being a behavioral disorder counselor because i find gratification in helping people through their problems and i find mental health fascinating. Behavioral disorders‚ left untreated can affect a person’s ability to function in the world. Behavioral disorder counseling helps people deal with behavioral disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)‚ which interferes with a person’s ability to focus on the task at hand and control impulsive behavior; emotional
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Mental health counselors work with individuals‚ families‚ and groups to address and treat mental and emotional disorders and to promote mental health. They are trained to address a wide range of issues‚ including depression‚ addiction and substance abuse‚ suicidal impulses‚ stress management‚ problems with self-esteem‚ issues associated with aging‚ job and career concerns‚ educational decisions‚ issues related to mental and emotional health‚ and family‚ parenting‚ and marital or other relationship
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Smith 1 The Roles and Functions of a Clinical Mental Health Counselor M. Smith The Roles and Functions of a CMHC COUN 5004: COUN5223 - Introduction to Mental Health Counseling Dr. April 29‚ 2012 Smith 2 Mental
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Quantitative research will be used in this study to determine predictors for burnout among public sector rehabilitation counselors. Quantitative research is utilized in both natural and social sciences (Bernard‚ 2013). Moreover‚ quantitative research is a data-led approach that measures the individual’s point of view statistically. According to Creswell (2009)‚ quantitative research theories are tested to determine an answer. Quantitative research can be used to determine the relationship between
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Counselor Identity and Counselor Careers The purpose of this paper is to discuss counseling from a professional identity standpoint.as well as the importance of developing a strong counseling identity. The paper will discuss and evaluate at least four forms of counseling. As well as discuss the various career choices one might choose to take upon exiting school with a degree in counseling. Professional Counseling Identity In order‚ for one to counsel from a professional identity‚ one must understand
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cultural skills. A skilled counselor utilizes the interventions that are client based and which serve clients needs. A positive reaction would be to be connected to those different cultures communication is the key. In multicultural counseling the counselor needs to be more aware his or her limitations in counseling skills. I feel it’s vital to have cultural skills in order to serve multicultural populations in the most productive way to facilitate. By being culturally aware and recognizing
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Counselors as companions Marlene Ela Kaplan University Professor Lori Rice HN144-04 Part A What are some of the things you believe that the counselor has learned from Steve? I feel the counselor has learned that no matter what somebody’s limitations may be‚ with strength and determination they can still accomplish what is handed to them. And also how to be a hero’s travel guide- someone who is supposed to make the clients path shorter‚ smoother‚ or less painful (Halstead‚ 2000). What
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Case Vignette1: Jessica Jessica is sixteen years old‚ and is sent to the school counselor following concerns from her year level coordinator. Jessica is finding it difficult to concentrate in class‚ is continuously late to school‚ and often arrives to school disheveled and unkempt. The coordinator is concerned about what may be happening at home with Jessica‚ and that she may be getting involved in a notoriously bad circle of friends in the area known for drug taking and other delinquent activities
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Introduction “Counselors assist people with personal‚ family‚ educational‚ mental health‚ and career decisions and problems” (“Counselors” 1). “While helping students plan for college and careers is part of their job‚ a guidance counselor’s overall function is to talk to students‚ give advice‚ listen to problems‚ help students develop coping skills and learn to become good problem-solvers and decision-makers on their own” (“Guidance Counselors”). Specifically‚ school counselors play a major role
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School counselors are integral team members for any school staff. They help students make responsible decisions; mediate problems; deal with traumatic losses; develop a sense of respect for themselves and others; and plan for college‚ work‚ post-secondary training‚ and lifelong learning. As a school counselor‚ Nikki Williams has a desire to provide Miller Elementary school with an effective counseling program. This model has allowed her to be more accountable and given her the tools by which to
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