Essays on Counselor

Spurgeon, S.L. (2012) Counselor Identity – A National Imperative. Journal of Professional Counseling, vol 39 (1) The article at stake was written by Dr. Shawn L. Spurgeon and published in the Journal of Professional Counseling in 2012. The article is named “Counselor Identity – A National Imperative”. The latter explores the basics of the profession and its necessity in the contemporary world. Moreover, the author clearly defines the qualifications a counselor has to possess, whereas otherwise the professional identity is merely absent. Proceeding with this issue, Dr. Spurgeon emphasizes on the necessary components of the professional identity of a counselor. As ...

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Young, A., Dollarhide, C. T., & Baughman, A. (2015). The voices of school counselors: essential characteristics of school counselor leaders. Professional School Counseling, 19(1), 36-45. The article under the study puts light on the qualitative research, which lacks in majority of schools. Most of the schools focus more on the quantitative analysis instead of qualitative analysis. The article argues on different practices of the leadership in elementary schools, which are seen to play an important part in the lives of the young students. Many elementary schools fail to realize the importance of certain characteristics which needs to be developed ...

Human Growth and Development

1. Both Erikson and Piaget study developmental psychology through stages and support the idea of the development of personality throughout life. Also, both of them share the idea that the failure of the personal development on one of the stages will result in the failure on the following stage. At the same time, Erikson and Piaget have a different number of stages and see the developmental process differently. Erikson follows the psychoanalytic school, has an experiential approach, and considers the development of ego and the influence of social setting, and Piaget uses observations, ignores ego, and considers the development ...

The similarities between persuasive business techniques and counseling interviewing techniques seem to be very few, but they do exist. For starters, one must look at the primary function of counseling. One of the primary tenets is that the client must believe that they are capable, empowered and able to change. Oftentimes, this requires more than encouragement by the counselor to make this happen. In essence, we are selling to their client the belief structures that are socially appropriate for them to possess,and the emotional tools that they need to cope with their life situation. Also, salesmen will also ...

Abstract

This research paper will discuss the different ethical issues within group therapy sessions. A therapist should bear particular ethical standards that are required in group therapy sessions. Importantly, counselors should uphold moral codes that guide the group agenda from the formation to the operational stages of the group. Also, this paper will analyze the distinct traits of individual and group counseling. Group counseling involves one counselor attending several clients simultaneously. On the other hand, individual counseling includes a one on one session between a client and therapist. In group counseling, the members may be shy to share their issues ...

Research Paper

The case manager directly and closely works with victims of domestic violence who have multifaceted psychosocial needs and eligible for community services from various specialized agencies and resources. Furthermore, the case manager is responsible for the provision of crisis intervention to patients who suffered from domestic abuse, as well as to their families, and the facilitation, coordination, and planning for discharge for high-risk patients. The case manager provides advocacy assistance and services to victims of domestic abuse and their children, and inform patients about the nature and mechanisms of domestic violence and resources and/or alternatives available (Laing & Humphreys, 2013). ...

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The documentation of this journey in pastoral counseling of an event is outlined from “Crossroads”, which is based on a set case study of characters. The implementation of F.A.I.T.H. for Solution-based Short-term Pastoral Counseling (SBSPC), along with faith based measures of the counselor in pastoral mantle is the focus of the assessment. As a final report requirement, a counseling initiative for documentation in a pastoral role is required, and has been carried forth. An individual was chosen from the case studies, and all culminating work in this course of study has come to this report. The four F.A.I.T.H counseling ...

Introduction

In the process of designing and implementing projects, some ethical issues are faced by the project managers on a daily basis. If such ethical issues are not dealt with effectively with solutions, the efficiency of project implementation becomes reduced significantly. Ethical issues relate to how team members develop and sustain a good working relationship with each other and vary in the type of project and the region involved. There are no existing hard and fast rules that act as directives to solutions when ethical challenges arise. Therefore, professionals need to apply both leadership and entrepreneurial skills to resolve ethical ...

Summary of Unethical Behavior

Joe has exhibited unethical behavior by letting his personal opinions and feelings interfere with his work as a counselor to Jill. Accordingly, he used his religious background in judging Jill’s same-sex attraction. He also allowed his own untested opinion on the effectiveness and applicability of the European technique for erasing memories govern his judgment on whether it would be applicable for Jill or not. He also wanted to test the technique even if Jill did not give him her consent. Also, Joe is not sensitive to the cultural background of Jill during the counseling process. Moreover, he let ...

Incorporating Professional Standards in Counseling

Incorporating Professional Standards in Counseling

Introduction

As an aspiring professional counselor, I am fully aware that my success in the practice totally depends on my ability to implement the profession’s standards for ethical behavior. The successful implementation of the standards depends on the incorporation of models for ethical behavior into counseling and psychotherapy, for example, Kitchener’s principle ethics model (Urofsky, Engels, & Engebretson, 2008, p. 67). The model was developed by Childress and Beauchamp, and it acts as the cornerstone for the development of the professional ethical codes for practicing counselors. The Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia (PACFA) ...

Abstract

This paper will elucidate on the development of a set of ethical and identity procedures for ministerial boundaries preserved through a network with other individuals seeking soul care. The core objective of the essay is to establish a biblical responsible vocational model. In pastoral counseling, observing and maintaining the ethical boundary is of crucial importance. Ethical boundaries ought to be preserved in any profession so as to maintain a healthy professional relationship. Centuries ago, ethical codes were a symbol of numerous secular professions in the community. The paper’s objective aimed at establishing a biblical and ministerial professional connections ...

Informed consent for interview

I am a student at St. Leo University and for the assignment for the course Psychology, in which I am enrolled in, I am required to interview a professional marriage counselor about his/her work. As such, I am requesting your permission to conduct an interview with you. This interview will contain questions about your position, the responsibilities you have, and the clients you work with and the kinds of interventions you provide in your work setting. I will use this information to help me better understand the nature of the work in your agency, the roles of a professional ...

Employee problems are likely to occur in the workplace especially if measures are not taken to avoid them. On of the major and common employee problem is malcontent. The problem cause minor problems at work or the job itself then disappears, only to resurface later and create conflicts where none existed. Employees with these type of problem are usually chronic producers of low-quality work, and do not typically want to be involved or responsible for providing the solution to the problem they have. Employees with this issue discourage others by their negativity, and also, fail to deliver quality services ...

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Introduction Consultation and collaboration are indirect services provided by school counselors which can foster the stakeholders in the educational system to render improved services for children. Multilayered school counseling approach developed for the school counselors today involves the provision of direct and indirect assistance in order to enhance the academic productivity of students. Modern school counseling framework includes multiple components, such as support of educators, guidance curriculum, and direct assistance for students and families. This strategy focuses on various services invented to support teachers, students, and parents. Consultation is considered to be a responsive service, which school counselors implement ...

Counseling involves giving the professional talk to an individual to help in a particular life aspect either by advising or recommending from experience. There are several challenges that individuals encounter in life ranging from professional aspects, social to religious issues and therefore need to share thoughts with an expert or someone who can walk them through the challenges. Considering people are of different personalities and temperaments, an approach that was successful in a counseling session with someone possibly with the same problem may not work out with a current client with regards to professional counselors. There are therefore several ...

The document on shamanism prevents a detailed, in-depth look at the major aspects of the modality and how it is applied. The interesting thing about the text is its approach: despite the spiritual nature of its subject matter, it manages to present a no-nonsense approach to the topic. Every chapter in the document contains a combination of descriptions, directions, vignettes, caveats that entertain as well instruct (Anon. 1-77). It may be tempting to dismiss the text as New Age “mumbo-jumbo” due to its non-empirical nature. However, it has a very methodical, organized, matter-of-fact communication style that warrants at least ...

1. How would you characterize Martha Stewart’s initial public relations response to the charges against her? Martha Stewart’s initial response was inappropriate. She should have shifted from her usual image of being blunt, stern and tight-lipped to a more accommodating. She did not answer the press when asked and instead went online later to issue her response. Her stance conveyed an image of aloofness. It was time to speak but instead she stayed silent. She needed to reassure her supporters and stakeholders that she is fine and they will overcome the problems. 2. What key public relations ...

As a young girl, I used to fantasize about one day becoming a doctor. When I grew older and attended school, this remained my primary professional aspiration until I became a teenager. My academic career was challenging because I was routinely absent due to illness. This caused me to fall behind in my classwork and made it impossible to catch up with my classmates. As a result, I had to repeat a couple of grades, which had a significant impact on my level of self-confidence as a student and learner. I was filled with doubt and insecurity, and I ...

Section 1: Case Study and Reflections

A: Case Studies Confidentiality Record Keeping and Reporting Keeping of records can be a life-changing power. A breach of paper's security may expose private and sensitive information to the public. Teachers and students share a unique relationship through interaction, yet there is always a feeling of conflict between each other. In any case, they must be prepared to deal with threats to students' safety effectively. There is a link between an institution's environment and its success. In fact, students achieve their full potential, feel safe and supported in a school that has a positive climate. The responsibilities of the ...

Introduction

Counseling is a significant collective aspect, especially in the present world where pressures of work, career, and family tend to take a toll on most people. In fact, most organizations today employ a counseling psychologist to attend to the emotional and mental needs of their employees as a step toward maintaining maximum productivity. Youth Off the Streets is an organization dedicated to the well-being of youths living in the streets due to their lack of alternative accommodation. The central role of the organization is to attend to the immediate need of these youths, which is accommodation, and to provide ...

Counseling older people can present a counselor with a set of challenges that are sometimes even unparallel with their areas of practice. In order to enable them to meet their goals, they often require intermixing of psychological, medical, economic, social, and rehabilitative capacities. This requires counselor to undertake the adaptations distinctively while considering the person-centered approach of counseling. For example, Alexander Smith - a 75 years old elderly with an impaired vision has a goal to write his autobiography; however, his weakened eyesight does not allow him to spend a great deal of time in front of typewriter or ...

Identify five possible sources of conflict within your current organisation and use the policy and procedures to develop strategies to resolve conflict if it was to arise. The organization is Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania (NHT) which is the peak body for community centers all over Tasmania, Australia. (Neighbourhood Houses in Tasmania, 2013)

Poor goal setting, where participants in activities are led into conflict on what these goals should be Poor management practices, where leaders fail to play their roles and members fall into conflict over violations and misunderstandings Poor working conditions, unrealistic workloads and demands will put stress in ...

The court ruling in the landmark case of Eisel v Board of Education of Montgomery County, 324 Md. 376 (1991) has a significant impact to the counseling profession. The main issue of the case is whether or not the duty of counselors to intervene to prevent the commission of a suicide extends to school counselors as a duty owed to prevent the suicide of Nicole Eisel, who is a 13-year old student of Montgomery County. The antecedent facts of the case involve the manifestation of Nicole’s tendency of committing suicide after she openly told her friends about her ...

According to Mental Health Blog (2016), a patient with undifferentiated schizophrenia shows the main symptoms that all other schizophrenics’ exhibit although it is always hard to classify this type of schizophrenia. This individual cannot be classified into any schizophrenia because he or she cannot be considered a possible fit for the other schizophrenic types. A nurse, therefore, should prepare and teach his patient on the best way to use medication. Patients who have undifferentiated schizophrenia should be treated using a selected number of drugs for a longer period to ensure that they get better. Patients should also be shown ...

Background to Interview and Interviewee

One of the most threatening challenges the healthcare industry faces today is that of providing treatment to terminal diseases. When the disease or the health condition is further associated with a sense of taboo, the provision of healthcare services and addressing the health issue becomes furthermore difficult . HIV/AIDS is one such healthcare evil which is spreading rapidly and alarmingly throughout the global society as more and more people are being tested positive for the condition. This presentation focuses on the healthcare service providers who are engaged in the field of providing treatment to patients suffering from HIV/AIDS. The objective ...

The counseling practices in Nigeria, Ecuador and Israel reflect the countries’ specific level of development and perceptions of psychology and mental health. From this perspective, they are very different. The most important differences not only refer to the specific challenges that the professions face in their socio-economic context, but also, the different worldviews regarding mental health, and the clients’ attitudes towards counseling. However, several similarities may be perceived, particularly in the struggle to develop the profession against cultural and economic drawbacks, in the importance of traditional healing practices for the people in these countries. Counseling has developed differently as ...

My life is a composite of many external and internal factors. My past has exerted a lot of influence in the manner in which I presently handle my daily activities. Similarly, the present has an angle on the future. This means that the creation of a stable personal foundation is contingent on my ability to balance the wide range of determinants that define my life. It is said that life may not be the dance that we always hope for: but we need to put on our best dancing shoes. This cliché appears to hold a vague meaning. However, ...

Abstract

Hemophilia is a genetic condition that is traceable in generations. The disease is usually linked to the excessive bleeding of the patient at a point where the blood vessel is damaged. A lot of research on the disease has been carried out trying to define the origin of the disease and offer extensive support to the solution of the condition. Over time, the disease has attracted extensive attention as the cases of the disease increase. It has not been easy to control the disease since the condition has been overwhelmingly disturbing to the patients as well as the family ...

Christian Faith and Career Counselling

Career Counselling: A Holistic Approach Vernon G. Zunker's book, ‘Career Counselling: A Holistic Approach' is a good resource book for career counseling programs. The book is in its ninth edition and gives valuable insight to career counselors on the current job market and the various external and internal factors that can influence career development. Globalization and its effects is a major factor to be considered by any individual and more so a career counselor. The book addresses these concerns in addition to the current economic, social trends that impact the workplace and the workforce (Zunker, 2014). The book's main ...

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There are various ethical issues that a counselor can encounter when conducting a group counseling session. Some of the issues are similar to those in the individual counseling, but there are others which are unique. There is an ethical issue of confidentiality where the therapist should not disclose any information about the group members. However, there are definite limits to confidentiality where the counselor can disclose the information. The counselor should uphold his/her professionalism in the session. They must have sufficient knowledge and information on the issues that the members are presenting. All the group members should have enough ...

Ethical dilemmas are surely inevitable components of the counseling profession. Throughout their careers counselors are facing with various complicated moral choices that unconditionally need the common sense and profound reflection. Before taking any serious decisions, every counselor should take into consideration that the same ethical standard could differently manifest itself in a variety of everyday situations. Those dilemmas are aimed to test counselor’s reserve and prove that definitive resolution will surely eventuate far beyond the office door. Of course, it is very useful to have the appropriate resources, knowledge and skills while confronting any ethical dilemma. However, more ...

Stress is a state of emotional or mental tension or strain in human lives that result from very demanding or adverse life situations (Taylor, & Asmundson, 2004). It is part of people’s lives and it affects people in different way depending on how it is managed thus the need for effective stress management. Different persons can management different levels of stress. Usually when stress gets at points where the victim is impacted largely in a negative way, then stress management becomes a necessity. The management interventions can be of two different forms, that is, through self-taught and through a ...

Child sexual abuse is something that can be very terrifying for a child and could potentially destroy the child’s ability to function normally throughout the rest of their lives due to the aversive emotional implications. It could lead to maladaptive behavior as the child matures and becomes an adult. Nevertheless, there are specific cues to look at in cases where a teacher, parent, guardian, or anyone concerned is in suspicion of such abuse-taking place. As the school counselor, there are a number of things to consider in the case of Brendon and Kyle; this is because making the ...

(Author Name) (Course Name/Number) One of the most critical components of crisis intervention is first building a rapport with the client. This can be accomplished by maintaining an attitude of cultural competence, open-mindedness, and attentively listening to the concerns of your client. This means that, not only do you have to hear what they are saying, but you must be able to understand their feelings as they pertain to their person situation. Trying to envision yourself in the shoes of someone else is called empathy, and it is a far cry from feelings of pity or sympathy, but even ...

What part of this dilemma should a counselor point out is Yelena’s responsibility to acknowledge and address?

The sexual disconnect between James and Yelena is essentially a consequence of an absence in open and honest communication between them about sex, particularly in expressing their specific needs in relation to sex, which is referred to in psychological literature as ‘sexual self-disclosure’ (Tang, Bensman, & Hatfield, 2013; Litzinger & Gordon, 2005) or ‘dyadic sexual communication’ (Pazmany, et al., 2014). Yelena had been enduring an unsatisfactory sex with her husband for more than two decades because she decided not to communicate her needs on the mistaken notion that doing so is being unfeminine. Yelena felt the dilemma between her need for ...

The reaction by a person being told they have HIV is often and very understandably very negative. Most people, even in the most undereducated countries in the world, understand very well that HIV is a life-shortening disease. Depending on a multitude of physical, mental, and socio-economic factors, living with HIV can be a horrendous damnation in which the person is shamed and shunned for the remainder of their life, or it can be another chronic illness among a list of others. In the United States and the United Kingdom, most people today who are the most susceptible consider HIV ...

Each patient is obliged to know his rights for sharing information and receiving proper treatment. The governments follow the rules, which are for confidentiality, informed consent and privacy, in order to share the responsibility for people`s data. These policies are discussed in this paper, and the reasons of their compliance are presented there.

Definition of Informed Consent

Informed consent is one of the most important parts of patient-doctor relationships, when the process of treatment occurs. Each procedure is sure to happen, but the medicine used can bring risks or benefits to the patient`s health. Every person is able to receive the ...

Discuss the intake interview process. In your discussion be sure to include examples of questions that should be asked during the intake interview. Intake interviews are important to the counseling session between the client and the counselor as the process is the first interactive experience that occurs between the client and the clinician. Clinical psychologists often use the process to initiate the discussions at the first meeting between the client and the clinician. The intake interview is important as the clinician gets the opportunity to highlight the expectations of the interview and the amount of time that the interview ...

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Brief Overview In the work of a school counselor, ethical code of conduct plays a central role identifying the quality of the profession. A failure to comply with the ethical rules may lead to the disciplinary and legal consequences that will affect the career as well as the entire educational establishment. It is essential to remember that school bears a list of responsibilities for the life and well-being of children and adolescents that are both legally and ethically safeguarded by the state and the entire community. Consequently, the educators have to preserve a balance between their personal beliefs and ...

According to Kristi Kanel (1997), the definition and understanding of crisis takes three perceptions: an individual’s failure to cope with issues normally; an advancing event and also perception of a situation that ultimately results to biased stress. Crisis thereby causes an individual undergoing the precipitating event be subject of general under performance or lower activity levels than usual. A crisis counselor helps person(s) undergoing the precipitating event effectively cope with the normal behavior. Caplan’s seven characteristics of effective coping behavior (Kanel 1997) outline the helpful attributes of a crisis counselor. A crisis worker should have self-awareness; ...

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Crisis Counseling is an activity that is directed at restoring normalcy to human psychological feeling. Crises are numerous and they are experienced frequently in everyday life. Since it’s something that is part of human life, finding out a plan that will minimize effects is the most modest thing for people to do. Furthermore, crisis may arise from natural disasters over which human beings have no control over. Perfecting the skills and procedures of reducing the effects of crisis will bring more benefits to humanity.

Introduction

A crisis, if looked at from a wider perspective, does not only refer to ...

There are five bases of power. These bases of power include coercive base; reward base; legitimate base; expert base; and referent base (MT 1). Coercive base, reward base and legitimate base are categorized under formal bases while expert base and referent base are categorized under personal bases. These five bases are appropriate for different scenarios. The coercive base involves using force or blackmail to get your way. The coercive base can be used when the police force is trying to fight off terrorists who have taken over a building. The police can use force to defeat the terrorists. The ...

Dysthymia is defined as a persistent state of mild depression in which an individual can find no joy or even mild amusement in life. It is characterized by the feeling that the afflicted individual has been miserable for much if not all of their life, finding nothing to grow excited or even mildly enthusiastic about. Those who suffer through this mild form of depression tend to be withdrawn, moody, and even prone to becoming antisocial. Overall this disorder is akin to being uncomfortable with the act of living. This type of disorder can be persistent for years without going ...

Briefing paper 1: critical legal thinking

Critical thinking is a development in lawful hypothesis and a system of legitimate radical researchers that rose in the 90s in the United States of America. Considered the major development in reasonable hypothesis and statutory grant in the United States of America to have embraced a discussed Left governmental situation and outlook. Basic lawful studies were focused on forming society taking into account a dream of human identity without the shrouded hobbies and class control that the researchers contended are at the base of lawful liberal establishments in the West. Giving to CLS researchers Duncan Kennedy and Karl Klare, ...

Rehabilitation Counseling

Rehabilitation counseling is a job carried out by professionals in mental health. A rehabilitation counselor works with people who have been disabled so that they can cope with feelings of depression and anxiety, build skills, and find solutions to problems such as mobility, employment, basic care, chronic pain, and transportation. The practice and goals of a rehabilitation counselor are the same as those for many other professionals falling under the categories of mental health, counseling, and psychology. To carry out his work, a rehabilitation counselor uses a combination of tests and other tools of assessment to assess and understand ...

Introduction

Counseling can help people resolve issues in their lives in various ways. However, not all therapies or techniques of counseling will work for every individual. Therefore, it is essential for counselors to understand client needs in order to determine what technique will result in the most effective outcomes. Individual counseling and group counseling are the most popular and commonly used counseling techniques (Jacobs, Masson, Harvill & Schimmel, 2012). Individual counseling is a one-on-one therapy session in which a personalized approach is utilized in guiding and treating an individual. On the other hand, group counseling happens when a counselor works with ...

1. “Notes on Punctuation” by Lewis Thomas - Summary The writers use punctuation marks in order to set the tone of the text according to Lewis Thomas. This differs from language to language and there are very few marks in English. It is important to use punctuation so that people do not write in an ambiguous manner. Commas are useful more than any other marks because they have many purposes. They should not be used in great amounts although they add a specific meaning. Lewis thinks that semicolons are important as well because they let the writer express themselves ...

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The client has issues with one of his housemates. Currently, he shares a house with four other people. However, one of them isn’t doing his share in terms of making sure that the place is clean. For the purpose of this paper, the housemate that causes the issue will be called Housemate 1. In particular, Housemate 1 always leaves the sink and the kitchen dirty despite knowing and seeing that the others are extending effort to clean it. This makes the client really upset. He shares this sentiment with his other housemates who also observe the ...

How the Congress Declares War

Introduction The constitution of the United States of America vests the power of declaring war over another country in the congress. This means that not even the president is supposed to declare war over another country if the same has not been approved by senate. Well, this is theoretical. There are several occasions where sitting American presidents have violated this protocol and declared war on other countries. From the Bush administration to the Obama administration, presidents have often acted in complete disregard of this requirement. Over the history of the US, congressional influence and activism on foreign policy has ...

Usefulness of Mindfulness Based Strategies/Therapies in Counseling

Introduction Tackling all the pros and cons among other issues that affect the human state of mind is not an easy task to accomplish. The strategic tactics like mindfulness-based approaches examined by such researchers as Chiesa and Malionopwski are the common counseling styles applied in treating psychiatric, physical and mental issues (Chiesa and Malionopwski 404). At times life exhibits issues to all people where they face, health complications, family issues, relationship and career issues. In this regard, these problems must be addressed to motivate the establishment of a strategy to tackle them. As these researchers postulate, sharing these personal ...

Jane Doe

Psychologists have a very unique job in that they are often the people responsible for guiding others toward resolution in life. There is a sharing of private information by patients that must be honored by the Ethical Code of Conduct set by the American Psychological Association. Deviating from these guidelines can result in trouble for the therapist, which is why it is important to understand where issues like religion and spirituality fit within the ethical confines of the guidelines. Religion and spirituality do not yet fit into regular medical practices and procedures, which makes the topic of the issue ...

10 week correctional program

INTRODUCTION

The Correctional Counseling Implementation Plan provide insight into the details to various cognitive-behavioral treatment programs that aims to address some issues facing the offenders. Such issues include relapse prevention, substance abuse, domestic violence, criminal thinking, and anger management among others. The treatment will be applicable for the adult male and female offenders. This program will utilize the institutional counselors that include counselors, psychologists, social workers, case managers, recreation specialists, and educators. According to Voorhis (2013), the institutional counseling is more effective than community-based program because it enhances supervision and monitoring of the offenders. The aim ...

Abstract

Counseling psychology defines a specialty in psychology within the professional category that emphasizes on the need to facilitate both personal and interpersonal functioning around the entire life. The specialty borrows concepts from, social, vocational, educational, emotional, health-associated, developmental, and organizational issues. The goals of counseling psychology include a diverse range of closely attached practices that assist persons in improving their welfare, lessen issues, resolve crises and increase the capability of persons to improve their lives. The association of this area of specialization draws more attention from normal development subjects and issues linked with physical, emotional and mental issues. Counseling ...

A. I think that the client is vulnerable to become a drug or alcohol addict. The first reason is that his family does not accept his behavior and his personality. The second reason is his environment (clubs) where drugs and alcohol can be more accessible. Also, I think as an addiction counselor I need to discuss with Hal Crisp and his family, his potential suicidal thoughts or actions, because Crisp, obviously, is at risk group for suicide. I believe that in the case of Hal Crisp it will be better to work not only with 19-years- old client, but ...

Any relationship is bound to face challenges from the individuals because it involves two people who are different. Individuals are unique and not any two are similar; even identical twins are different in one way or the other. Misunderstandings arebound to occur due to the uniqueness of personality and behavior of each individual and therefore causing conflict. People who decide to be in a relationship, therefore, must understand their differences to ensure efficient and healthy coexistence. Communication is an integral part of any union because it provides better understanding which is an essential requirement for a successful relationship between ...

It is no secret that Psychology is an extremely interesting subject to study as it has a great influence on our life impacting economic, social, and educational aspects. As far as my future plan is concerned, I want to become a Rehabilitation Counselor to help the delinquents in transforming their lives in a positive manner. It is my utmost desire to facilitate people cope with their physical and psychological incompetence and make endeavors to live by themselves. As a Rehabilitation Counselor, I would be able to work with troubled clients and help them manage their lives through positivity and ...

I strongly adhere to the Ethical Standards for School Counselors implemented by the Governing Board of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). Also, it is significant to apply the best ethical strategies to the given scenario. The scenario itself is a challenging one and I believe that appropriate ethical codes should be applied to the issue. In summary, the ethical challenges are malice, attitudes and beliefs, confidentiality, and decision-making. I would start in the event wherein the student discloses that he is gay and a football player is not supposed to be gay. A counselor should always be cautious ...

CRITICAL THINKING: DONOVAN'S CHARGE AND FENCES BY AUGUST WILSON

Scene 1: Cox Glen works as a counselor and a life guard in New York City. He fights an attacker during his duty and the attacker dies. Scene 2: When the attacker dies, the police take him to Riker Island where he gets convicted of first degree murder since he killed the assailant.

Scene 4: After spending two years in a law library, the conviction was overturned solidly by a five judges. His charges were reduced to manslaughter. There was anticipation from both the officers and other inmates of Cox’s release based on his reputation of being a ...

According to Richard, school shooting is a common phenomenon in American schools, especially in high school and colleges (2008). The shooting culprits are often students or criminals who have an agenda they want to express, to the government or school administrations. These shootings result to deaths of several individuals including students, and the long-term aftermath events that happen to those attacked is often massive, including depression and post-traumatic stress (Responding to Crisis, 2008). These shootings often happen abruptly. Thus, it is pertinent for the school safety committee to come up with a practical plan that is effective against these ...

Personal practice theory

Abstract This paper sheds light on some of the requirements for the Theories of Personality and Counseling class. The writer’s stand is that as individuals have different and evolving needs, a therapist should integrate different techniques and have a clearly stated approach. This paper discusses theories that include multimodal counseling therapy, existential theory, and person-centered counseling. The paper also discusses how each approach is used in accordance and how the three approaches can be integrated to achieve the desired results.

Introduction Researchers discovering the connection between educators' beliefs and their class activities realized that educator's knowledge and skills ...