Counseling Approaches Lizbeth Tini Grand Canyon University : PCN-435 April 14‚ 2013 Counseling Approaches This paper is going to define and explain the differences in two specific counseling approaches used by counselors in today’s profession. The main focus of this paper is going to be the contrast between Brief Interventions and Solution-focused counseling techniques determining which is most effective or could it be using both would get
Premium Drug addiction Motivation Reward system
Technology in Counseling Argosy University/Atlanta Abstract Technological advances have opened many doors for the counseling field. These innovative changes incorporate the way services and information are disseminated and retrieved by practitioners and client. This paper looks at the commonly uses of communication modalities ethical issues‚ code of ethics‚ advantages‚ and disadvantages with online counseling. This paper also looks at the California Telemedicine Development Act of 1996.
Premium Mental health Ethics Counseling
Counselor: Hi Client: Hi Counselor: We have a counseling session for 30 minutes. We are starting on 4:35 PM. How may I help you today? A good greeting with client is very important. In my point of view for having a good greeting at the first meeting the nonverbal actions are important equal as words which counselor says. Having a nice smile‚ showing the attention for entrance of client‚ the distances between the client and counselor’s chairs‚ counseling room atmosphere and etc can help the both client
Premium Nonverbal communication Mind Thought
PERSONAL COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY “…Counseling children is like working with an array of different gems and stones. Some are perfect as they are. Others need a little polish to shine‚ and still others need to be examined for preparation before they are shaped to be the most beautiful and functional…Each is different‚ each is beautiful in its own right and‚ most important‚ each has value.” ASCA President’s statement‚ Janice Gallagher‚ summarizes the foundation of my personal counseling philosophy
Premium Protagonist Problem solving Personality psychology
Philosophy of Counseling The purpose of the school counseling program is to guarantee academic‚ social‚ and professional success among all students. School counseling is s collaborative relationship between students‚ school counselors‚ teachers‚ parents‚ administrators‚ and the community. Through these partnerships‚ the counseling program will develop a support system to enhance student achievement and promote growth of future productive citizens. The role of the school counselor is very
Premium School counselor
Christian Clients’ Preferences Regarding Prayer as a Counseling Intervention Journal Article Review Liberty University April 19‚ 2012 Summary In Eriksen and Weld’s journal article‚ the writers contend that spirituality and prayer is being utilized more and more by mental health practitioners and counselors. The concept of prayer within the counseling session is something that was considered for a long time but the actual use of spirituality practices is more frequently being used today
Premium Counseling Preference Religion
Prayer in Counseling Prayer is communicating‚ worshiping‚ and sincerely seeking God ’s face‚ knowing that He hears us‚ loves us and will always respond. Prayer is a big part of many of people’s lives these days. People use prayers everywhere and everything they do so using prayer in counseling is only natural. The counseling field cannot get away from praying in their sessions. But counselors have to be careful how they use prayer in treatment because they need to not instill their own viewpoints
Premium Religion Spirituality Prayer
Multicultural Counseling After reading the many articles on the notion of diagnosis and counseling with multicultural/ethnic patients‚ it has come to my attention that this focus is solely based on stereotypical attitudes. Sure‚ it can be said that it is important for a therapist to have a background of the patient’s heritage and culture‚ but doesn’t this necessarily mean that the outlook of the therapist will be put in a box by doing so? I think multicultural competency is a ridiculous way to
Premium Patient Therapy Anxiety
School Counseling Philosophy School Counseling Philosophy School Counseling Philosophy My philosophy and beliefs come from personal experiences when I was in school. What I thought of a school counselor in high school is a whole lot different than I think of one now. Growing up the only time I saw my school counselor was either I was in trouble or I needed some information about what the ACT was. I thought the school counselor was just someone who sat in
Premium School counselor High school Education
Stages of Counseling Stage One: Relationship building During this initial phase of therapy several tasks must be completed including; Laying foundations for trust‚ Establishing the structure and form therapeutic relationship will take‚ and completion and explanation of informed consent process and forms. This stage is crucial to counseling in that it defines the roles of the counselor and client‚ and constructs the foundations and structure of therapy. When this initial stage is executed
Premium Therapy Psychotherapy Counseling