Thoughts on Counseling
My Thoughts on Counseling with Specifics in Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems Therapy
Jessica H. Dodson
Liberty University
Abstract
This paper covers my personal views on therapy and my thoughts on my most popular choices, cognitive-behavioral and family systems therapy. We start off by discussing definitions of counseling and what makes a good therapist/client relationship. Next, we shift into the ethical matters which should be discussed during the first session which then leads to the theories of counseling I most prefer as well as techniques I would like to incorporate. Lastly, we discuss my personal views from life experiences that could help our hurt me as well as populations I feel I can or cannot treat or work with. I hope you find this enjoyable.
An Explanation of a Definition of Counseling and the Most Essential Characteristics of a Helping Relationship According to the Miriam-Webster dictionary, “counseling” is defined as “professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes” (Miriam-Webster, 2010). I also believe counseling can be defined in many other ways. Two include the client’s point of view and the counselor’s point of view and the other, Christian counseling which is more complex than the general definition. (Miriam-Webster, 2010).
According to Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. George Ohlschlager, a client views counseling as a relationship between themselves and a trained professional aimed at achieving goals and solving problems that he/she struggle with. The relationship from a counselor’s perspective is that it is a multidimensional procedure with the objective to change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and environments by applying skills and knowledge to serve the client(s) best interest in personal growth and maturity. A third definition of counseling is a type of
Jessica H. Dodson
Liberty University
Abstract
This paper covers my personal views on therapy and my thoughts on my most popular choices, cognitive-behavioral and family systems therapy. We start off by discussing definitions of counseling and what makes a good therapist/client relationship. Next, we shift into the ethical matters which should be discussed during the first session which then leads to the theories of counseling I most prefer as well as techniques I would like to incorporate. Lastly, we discuss my personal views from life experiences that could help our hurt me as well as populations I feel I can or cannot treat or work with. I hope you find this enjoyable.
An Explanation of a Definition of Counseling and the Most Essential Characteristics of a Helping Relationship According to the Miriam-Webster dictionary, “counseling” is defined as “professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes” (Miriam-Webster, 2010). I also believe counseling can be defined in many other ways. Two include the client’s point of view and the counselor’s point of view and the other, Christian counseling which is more complex than the general definition. (Miriam-Webster, 2010).
According to Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. George Ohlschlager, a client views counseling as a relationship between themselves and a trained professional aimed at achieving goals and solving problems that he/she struggle with. The relationship from a counselor’s perspective is that it is a multidimensional procedure with the objective to change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, relationships, and environments by applying skills and knowledge to serve the client(s) best interest in personal growth and maturity. A third definition of counseling is a type of
References: Clinton, T., Hart, A., & Ohlschlager, G. (2005). Caring for people god’s way: Personal and emotional issues, addictions, grief and trauma Clinton, T., & Ohlschlager, G. (2002). Competent christian counseling: foundations & practice of compassionate soul care Corey, G. (2009). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning