Intro To Counseling

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What are diversion programs?

Back 1

Diversion programs are used in lieu of incarceration. They divert potential inmates from incarceration in overcrowded prisons to treatment facilities within the community and aim to address the issues that caused the problem.

Front 2

What categories are included in the ASCA National Standards for School Counseling Programs?

Back 2

Academic development, career development, and personal/social development.

Front 3

Describe the variety and types of services offered by hospitals today.

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Hospitals currently extend services to address concerns that range from life transition issues, such as death and dying, to those who maintain a wellness lifestyle.
• Counselors working in hospitals may go into schools and businesses to provide knowledge about wellness such as stress management counseling, communication, or conflict resolution strategies.
• A professional counselor may assist a family dealing with the loss of a loved one or a patient dealing with the loss of a limb.
• The counselor may assist with a client or patient deal with lifestyle changes brought on by illness such as heart attacks or strokes.
• Another area would be substance abuse. Hospital care for substance abuse follows a sequence. If a college student binge drink and it requires medical intervention, they will stay in the hospital for 3-5 days. Counselors will assess the client’s condition and between 7 and 14 days, immediate care occurs.
• Last an after care component encourages a healthy integration of

Front 4

What does “student-life services” mean?

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The field of student-life services is a cluster of diverse specialties, which may include admissions, learning services, health and wellness services, food services, financial aid, women’s center, residence life, academic advising, international students, global education, registration, and career services. Thus, student-life professionals have rich opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with students, and they are also at the forefront of developing activities to unite the campus community.
The graduate training programs of student-life services are usually housed within the counselor education program. The name of the degree programs may be called Student Affairs, Student Personnel Work in Higher Education, or a similar title.
Student-life professionals maybe work in Career Services Office or Student Services Office in the college/university depending on school’s policy.

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What do rehabilitation counselors do?

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• Rehabilitation counselors specialize in working with clients who are identified as having a recognized disability, which substantially limits at least one major life activity (American with Disabilities Act). The disabilities include physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional impairment.
• The intent of rehabilitation counseling is to facilitate the independence, integration, and inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Work setting: mental health agencies, correctional facilities, schools, hospitals, state/privately supported rehabilitation agencies, counseling clinics.

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Examples of rehab counselors

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1. Working with family members of children who have a Autism Spectrum Disorder.
2. Counseling college/university students who have a disability.
3. Serving adolescents/adults who have an addiction. There are two techniques can be used: (Motivational interviewing, Stage of change)
4. Assisting individuals who have survived a traumatic event.
5. Rehabilitating individuals who have a chronic mental illness.
6. Vocational rehabilitation counseling.