This enables both counsellor and client to decide what the client wishes to achieve through counselling and what the timescale will be to achieve it. By assessing this through the course of sessions they can discover where the sessions have been beneficial and where, through the course of disclosure, objectives have changed.…
Calls for maximum involvement of the client on every part of the process. Power should be equalized in the therapeutic relationship.…
The counsellor will need discuss boundaries, this can be achieved by having an agreed Joint contract signed by both, which will show the client that each session will be approached in a professional and ethical way it will be the start of a professional relationship and a therapeutic alliance thus meaning a willingness to work together in a congruent way.…
4. Deal with feelings – Have the client engage in releasing in bottled up emotions that they are feeling.…
Two signs I would look for to let me know that Vara is ready to end counselling are, firstly, if Vara is sounding a lot more confident and she looks a lot happier, then she probably is. Secondly, if Vara started to run out of issues to raise and discuss in counselling. I would be able to recognise that Vara is ready to end counselling.…
Using the case study provided at the end of the module identify and explain the client’s issues and devise a course of treatment for him, taking into account any ethical issues.…
This pack of BSHS 405 Week 5 Discussion Question 1 shows the solutions to the following problems: What strategies can be used to involve a client in the treatment process? Why is client involvement so important?…
It is important to identify the reason for case management termination. There could be several reasons for termination. The best possible reason would be that the client has achieved the highest benefit of the help, or has had a positive change in their health status. Because there is a criteria for case management eligibility if the client has a change that does not meet the standards they are no longer qualified. There are however some negative termination reasons. If the client has a change in benefits…
Clarification stage- During the clarification stage the therapist makes sure she is understanding everything that is being said and that she understands the goal of each individual. The therapist restated what Judith wanted and also what Richard wanted. With clarification it allows clients to clearly express what they experiences and develop goals. With clarification comes confrontation which involves identification discrepancies or inconsistencies in a client’s behavior and this can be brought fourth in therapy and a resolution can be found. When interviewing it can be a good idea for the therapist to share what they have observed from the…
4. Briefly describe three key steps to assist the process of ending the counselling process with this client.…
Summarize the characteristics of process and outcome evaluations. Provide two examples of each type of evaluation: process and outcome.…
Discharge of the voluntarily admitted client happens after the medical director of the mental health agency determines the client is no longer benefiting form evaluation, treatment and care on an inpatient basis. If the client is a minor, the parent, guardian or custodian can submit written request for discharge and the minor will then be discharged within 24 hours after written request is received (treatmentadvocacycenter.org…
assessment, and devise a recommended treatment plan that will determine his clinical needs. Upon assessing the client, it is vital that he be examined holistically for better recovery results. Considering his spiritual, genetic, and psychosocial conditions will help to ensure a more accurate analysis…
“Using the case study at the end of the module, assess the client’s issues and describe your treatment plan. What ethical issues might arise?”…
Each counselling session is likely to be emotive which will leave the client vulnerable to the outside world of the counselling room. Since some difficult topics are likely to be discussed and the client is likely to express a variety of emotions, it can be hard to bring a session to an end. Sometimes it can feel that the timing of the endings is insensitive to the clients needs. It is extremely important to summarise accurately and sensitively to confirm to the client that they have been heard. It demonstrates empathy and understanding and it allows for clarification where necessary. Even when a client is aware of the time boundary, they can be so absorbed in talking about something deeply emotional. It is important to re- assure the client that they are welcome to discuss this in more depth at the next meeting. Closing the session gives the client opportunity to confirm practical details for further sessions, such as dates, times, number of further sessions needed. This will define boundaries and make the client feel safe and establish trust that the counselor has a commitment to helping the client resolve their…
