Abc Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling (Therapeutic Work) Level 4. Counselling Specialisms Report
COUNSELLING THE PROBLEMATIC DRINKER FROM THE PERSON-CENTRED PERSPECTIVE WORD COUNT: 2749
ACKNOWLEGEMENTS
The writer gives thanks to:
Paul, for caring enough to challenge; for always seeing their potential and facilitating movement towards it, even when the writer doesn’t see it themselves. Joseph, for his unconditional valuing. A flower cannot bloom without sunshine and fertile soil. Providing space where the writer can scrutinise their beliefs, and challenge, reinforce or redefine them. Enabling them to grow personally, academically and professionally.
Their mother, who provided the time for the report to be written.
The therapists’ who graciously gave of themselves by answering the writer’s questionnaire. Thus broadening the writers understanding, by taking it out of the purely theoretical realm, enabling them to more deeply explore their own beliefs and practice.
Impact, for ensuring the information in their handout was accurate and relevant.
Their peers who completed their feedback sheet (see Appendix 1).
Their input enabled the writer to produce this report.
Unfortunately the writer is unable to comment on their experience of team-working, as personal circumstances led their partner’s college attendance to be sporadic and their phone calls and emails were not returned.
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION P. 4
2. METHODOLOGY P. 4
3. RESEARCH P. 5
4. COUNSELLING THE PROBLEMATIC DRINKER P. 7
4.1 THE CORE CONDITIONS P. 7
4.2 THE THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE P. 10
4.3 COUNSELLING THE ALCOHOL-AFFECTED CLIENT P. 12
4.4 LIMITATIONS P. 13
5. THE CYCLE OF CHANGE P. 16
5.1. DIAGRAM OF P. 17
6. MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEVING P. 22
6.1 VIEWS FOR AND AGAINST P. 23
6.2 WRITERS VIEW ON P. 24
7. CONCLUSION P. 25 8. RECOMMENDATIONS P. 26
9. SELF-ASSESSMENT P.27
10. APPENDICES P. 31
10.1 APPENDIX 1 – FEEDBACK SHEETS P. 31
ACKNOWLEGEMENTS
The writer gives thanks to:
Paul, for caring enough to challenge; for always seeing their potential and facilitating movement towards it, even when the writer doesn’t see it themselves. Joseph, for his unconditional valuing. A flower cannot bloom without sunshine and fertile soil. Providing space where the writer can scrutinise their beliefs, and challenge, reinforce or redefine them. Enabling them to grow personally, academically and professionally.
Their mother, who provided the time for the report to be written.
The therapists’ who graciously gave of themselves by answering the writer’s questionnaire. Thus broadening the writers understanding, by taking it out of the purely theoretical realm, enabling them to more deeply explore their own beliefs and practice.
Impact, for ensuring the information in their handout was accurate and relevant.
Their peers who completed their feedback sheet (see Appendix 1).
Their input enabled the writer to produce this report.
Unfortunately the writer is unable to comment on their experience of team-working, as personal circumstances led their partner’s college attendance to be sporadic and their phone calls and emails were not returned.
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION P. 4
2. METHODOLOGY P. 4
3. RESEARCH P. 5
4. COUNSELLING THE PROBLEMATIC DRINKER P. 7
4.1 THE CORE CONDITIONS P. 7
4.2 THE THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE P. 10
4.3 COUNSELLING THE ALCOHOL-AFFECTED CLIENT P. 12
4.4 LIMITATIONS P. 13
5. THE CYCLE OF CHANGE P. 16
5.1. DIAGRAM OF P. 17
6. MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEVING P. 22
6.1 VIEWS FOR AND AGAINST P. 23
6.2 WRITERS VIEW ON P. 24
7. CONCLUSION P. 25 8. RECOMMENDATIONS P. 26
9. SELF-ASSESSMENT P.27
10. APPENDICES P. 31
10.1 APPENDIX 1 – FEEDBACK SHEETS P. 31
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