Ethics Melissa S. Nash Liberty University Abstract The present paper provides an in depth comparison and contrast between two types of Code of Ethics: the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). A brief description of the “Code of Ethics” is defined as a standard that differentiates between right and wrong primarily pertaining to the professional counselor‚ while maintaining a mindset of keeping the best interest of the client. Code
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Running head: FINAL PAPER 1 Final Paper Student Name Institutional Affiliation Abstract Present-day counselors can choose from a variety of therapeutic strategies to meet the needs of clients. The focus of the present work is the analysis of person-centered therapy and its practice applications. The paper describes the key concepts of the therapy and its goals
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My Personal Theory of Counseling Kristen Bellows University of Texas at San Antonio My Personal Theory of Counseling Perhaps nothing is as significant to the success of the therapeutic process and nothing represents the foundation of successful therapy more than one’s personal theory of counseling. All individuals in all aspects of life work from some belief system‚ perspective‚ or model of how the world works‚ how things are‚ and how things interact. Developing a deep understanding
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ise (Armstrong‚ 2014a). In order to do so Armstrong constantly tries to stay connected to her therapist as often as possible. This is done through supervision meetings at least monthly‚ to not get caught up in issues of transference‚ countertransference or even ethical questions (Armstrong‚ 2014a). An essential part of being an effective counselor is selfcare. To not overwhelm yourself with the trauma and issues of others in a way that hinders your ability as counselor (Cummins‚ Massey & Jones
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L0 6.1 Working with Diversity and Difference 28th March 2013 In this assignment I will explore how diversity‚ equality and anti-discrimination practices need to be addressed in the counselling room. It will also explore how the BACP ethical framework helps inform and guide our counselling work and the legal requirements of being a counsellor. Clients come to counselling from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. Pederson (1994) sites Diversity as a broad definition of multicultural counselling
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an erotic relationship‚ Routledge‚ East sussex Moodley‚ R. and Palmer‚ S. (2006) Race‚ Culture and Psychotherapy‚ Routledge‚ East Sussex O’Brien‚ M. and Houston‚ G. (2007) Integrative Therapy‚ Sage Publications‚ London Rosenberg‚ V.‚ (2006) ‘Countertransference: whose feelings?’‚ British Journal of Psychotherapy‚ Vol. 22 (4)
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Characteristics of master therapists Agnes Payne South African College of Applied Psychology Practical Counselling Skills 1 25 March 2013 Table of contents Table of contents..............................................................................................................….............6 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….......7 Overview of the article.....................................................................................................…...
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The Therapy is the relationship In this essay I will discuss and evaluate “The relationship is the theory” Judgements are based on personal knowledge & experience as well as written material composed by others. The basic principle being “the therapy is the relationship”‚ does this imply engaging a therapist equates to therapy or does it propose more? Different approaches place emphasis on the relationship i.e. CBT-A sound therapeutic relationship is necessary for effective therapy‚ but not
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Psychoanalytic therapy The Basic Philosophies Human beings are basically determined by psychic energy and by early experiences. Unconscious motives and conflicts are cen-tral in present behavior. Irrational forces are strong; the person is driven by sexual and aggressive impulses. Early development is of critical importance because later personality problems have their roots in repressed childhood conflicts. Adlerian therapy Humans are motivated by social interest‚ by striving toward goals‚
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Substance Abuse is the number one health problem in the United States according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Worley‚ Conners‚ Crone‚ Williams and Bokony‚ 105). Research from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health reports that 3% of pregnant women used illicit drugs and 3% reported binging on alcohol and after giving birth these numbers increased to 9% and 15% respectively (105). Substance Abuse has plagued human society from time in memorial. Humans have used intoxicants for reasons
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