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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Comparing and Contrasting Counseling Theories Therapists have been using various methods and techniques developed in order to improve the quality of therapy for individuals seeking professional assistance. Two of these include existential and person-centered therapies. Both of these therapies have different approaches but the ultimate goal of each approach is to treat and help find a cure for an individual’s personal issue. Person-centered and existential therapies both emphasize understanding human
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Introduction This paper will discuss wound care‚ the effectiveness of saline versus water when cleaning wounds‚ and the experience of patients undergoing long term wound care. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate understanding of evidence informed decision making‚ researchable questions‚ searching the available evidence and research designs. Background Webster’s Dictionary by Guralnik (1970) defines a wound as “an injury‚ especially one in which the skin or another external surface is
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observation of others. Person-centered therapy may not work as well with people who find it complicated to discuss issues about themselves or have a mental illness that misrepresents their perceptions of reality. However‚ I believe that Person Centered Counseling is an approach which emphasizes the clients responsibility to take control of their own experience. In this approach the client is given the tools and encouragement to make their own decisions and realize their own potential for growth. Person
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Practicing counseling sessions was something I was dreading from day one. I am not the best actor and it takes me out of my comfort zone. The first session turned out to not be as bad as I thought it would be. I learned that a few of my fellow classmates were nervous with this exercise as well. When I was observing my groups‚ I notice the level of eye contact that was made. Each person tried to keep eye contact even though we were nervous when it was our turn to be the counselor. It was quite cold
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and Counseling Programs I chose to focus this term paper on the various programs offered to prisoners as part of their rehabilitation for introduction back into society. In today’s world there are many who believe that every one can be rehabilitated. The question should be asked; “does rehabilitation really work for everyone?” I will provide statistics on the success and failure rate‚ as well as which programs are most beneficial to prisoners. Whether rehabilitation and counseling works
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COUNSELING SPECIALIZATIONS AND MULITDISCPIINARY TEAMS Counseling Specializations and Multidisciplinary Teams Juanita Duffy COUN 5004 Dr. BlaydesAbstract This paper discusses the importance of collaboration within the different specializations of the counseling field. Two specializations‚ mental health counseling and addictions counseling are reviewed and are brought together to help a hypothetical 12 year old girl “Ashley” in her own education and problem-solving while in therapy
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her license for not following the code of ethics. As a counselor there will be a lot of challenges when it gets to confidential information. Counselor will not be able to disclose any information to a third party unless the client authorized and consents. Counselor can have a different believes when a client is infected with HIV and needs to aware of their partner or family members. There is some information that a counselor should not share and it can be difficult because the client has the right
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Multi-cultural Counseling As treatment providers of diverse populations who have a particular awareness and focus on cultural responsiveness‚ Freeman & Ronen (2007) indicate it is important for therapists to be able to apply CBT with cultural proficiency and develop original strategies within the context of the client’s culture. Freeman & Ronen (2007) state that a number of studies support the use of CBT with clientele of diverse cultural backgrounds with
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References: 1. Roberts‚ A.‚ 2008‚ Correctional Counseling and Treatment‚ Pearson Education‚ Prentice Hall.
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