Research in the Counseling Profession The importance of research lies in the treatment of the client. When counseling treatments are proven and backed by research‚ this is more effective that using some form of treatment that is new and not backed by research. One of the most prolific things that stands out to me as a student of counseling is the code by which we should all follow and the one thing that we vow never to do and that is “do no harm”. If we do not research the plan of action that
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Steps in the Counseling Process 1. Establish a safe‚ trusting environment 2. CLARIFY: Help the person put their concern into words. 3. Active listening: find out the client’s agenda a) paraphrase‚ summarize‚ reflect‚ interpret b) focus on feelings‚ not events 4. Transform problem statements into goal statements. 5. Explore possible approaches to goal 6. Help person choose one way towards goal DEVELOP A PLAN (may involve several steps) 7. Make a contract to fulfill the plan (or to take the
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Technology in Counseling Argosy University/Atlanta Abstract Technological advances have opened many doors for the counseling field. These innovative changes incorporate the way services and information are disseminated and retrieved by practitioners and client. This paper looks at the commonly uses of communication modalities ethical issues‚ code of ethics‚ advantages‚ and disadvantages with online counseling. This paper also looks at the California Telemedicine Development Act of 1996.
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Grief Counseling Axia College of University of Phoenix Grief is defined as a type of emotional or mental suffering from a loss‚ sorrow‚ or regret (Dictionary.com‚ LLC‚ 2010). Grief affects people of all ages‚ races‚ and sexes around the world. Approximately‚ 36% of the world’s population does or has suffered from grief and only a mere 10% of these people will seek out help (Theravive‚ 2009). Once a person is suffering from grief it is important to receive treatment. All too often‚ people ignore
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Rounds are one the most important parts of group counseling. Rounds make it possible to access where the group members are and how well they are improving from the discussion. Rounds ask the questions to the members in phrases to see if the group members are gaining valuable and useful support from the sessions. The group leader listens for the reactions from the group to determine the help lead a better group meeting. “The designated phrase round serves two purposes: It helps the leader know
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states that "counselors should inform clients their qualifications‚ credentials‚ and relevant experience" (ACA Code of Ethics‚ 2014). The counselor also brings up discussion about confidentiality which states that any information discuss in the counseling session will be kept private. The
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conditions such as anxiety and stress‚ Christians can also be looking for answers and help to questions about their faith. In order to adequately address questions about the bible and the Christian faith a counselor who uses the bible. Christian counseling offers the best solution to questions of faith in Christ because it integrates secular psychology with biblical teaching in order
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Columbia College Clinical Counseling Programs Admissions Essay N. Parks Columbia College As I evaluate my past and look towards my future‚ I realize that I did not choose the counseling field‚ instead it chose me. As a result‚ the experiences that have led me to this career choice have also made me an advocate for U.S. military soldiers suffering from Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)‚ depression‚ sexual assault and suicides/suicides attempts. In addition‚ my reason for
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much more. There are at least five sources of it. They are the universal‚ ecological‚ national‚ regional‚ and racio-ethnic tributaries. Interactively‚ they shape and influence all human behavior‚ including counseling. The majority of the professional groups or sub-groups such as the counseling industry have moral codes of conducts‚ procedures and laws. These behavioral principles are geared towards counselors for high efficiency and success rates in therapy sessions (Hill‚ 2004). They help maintain
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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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