Challenging situations are unavoidable while conducting a counseling session, therefore, each theoretical orientation will approach these situations slightly different. This is particularly true with the population I have chosen to work, they will bring a multitude challenges to the therapy session, first, traumatic events, second, individual belief systems and guilt, and the diversity of this population, to name a few. According to Jakupcak and Varra (2011), when dealing with service members or veterans, during the initial assessment it is important to fully assess for warning signs and risk factors for suicide, even go as far as asking directly about past and current suicidality. Another challenge would be Combat-Related Traumatic Grief,
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these experiences may be reexperienced which could lead to social disengagement and shame, self-handicapping, even self-harm. Many service members will experience more than one traumatic event during their deployment, and many may become ambivalent about seeking care, or even become highly avoidant of thinking or talking about the traumatic event, especially the events that involves the loss of a friend and moral injury. Additionally, there remains a stigma associated with seeking mental health care, therefore, many will make limited efforts and attempts, due to the fear of potential impact to their career (Gould, Greenberg, & Hetherton, 2007). Consequently, a brief Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) treatment plan consisting of Psychoeducation of mindfulness skills, could reduce the painful feelings and situations. Moreover, helping the client to become more aware of their senses, thoughts and emotions, furthermore, increase their ability to detach their thoughts, maybe the most beneficial and effective for these …show more content…
One such tradition that holds great meaning is the “Red Road,” this is not an actual road only a metaphor, which all Nations have something similar. The meaning of the Red Road is the honorable, and correct path, the destiny that is set for each individual. Knowing this is helpful, however, there are nuances that a counselor must understand as well. “Traveling the Red Road” means that the individual is supporting their family and community, reframe from substance use, go to the tribal meetings and participates in the traditions, to be a productive member of the community. “On the Red Road” simply means the individual is leading a good life but not participating in any of the tribal traditions or meetings, therefore, not following their destiny. For the individual that is not on the Red Road, they may have a problem such as substance abuse, which the community looks down upon and fails to participate in traditions. One other factor to understand is that the individual will not seek help for themselves, they will wait until someone in the community, such as a leader, tells them too. This is influenced by their pride and not wanting to look weak or helpless, Consequently, when an individual does seek help, it is best practice to thank them for coming in, and honor them by letting
these experiences may be reexperienced which could lead to social disengagement and shame, self-handicapping, even self-harm. Many service members will experience more than one traumatic event during their deployment, and many may become ambivalent about seeking care, or even become highly avoidant of thinking or talking about the traumatic event, especially the events that involves the loss of a friend and moral injury. Additionally, there remains a stigma associated with seeking mental health care, therefore, many will make limited efforts and attempts, due to the fear of potential impact to their career (Gould, Greenberg, & Hetherton, 2007). Consequently, a brief Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) treatment plan consisting of Psychoeducation of mindfulness skills, could reduce the painful feelings and situations. Moreover, helping the client to become more aware of their senses, thoughts and emotions, furthermore, increase their ability to detach their thoughts, maybe the most beneficial and effective for these …show more content…
One such tradition that holds great meaning is the “Red Road,” this is not an actual road only a metaphor, which all Nations have something similar. The meaning of the Red Road is the honorable, and correct path, the destiny that is set for each individual. Knowing this is helpful, however, there are nuances that a counselor must understand as well. “Traveling the Red Road” means that the individual is supporting their family and community, reframe from substance use, go to the tribal meetings and participates in the traditions, to be a productive member of the community. “On the Red Road” simply means the individual is leading a good life but not participating in any of the tribal traditions or meetings, therefore, not following their destiny. For the individual that is not on the Red Road, they may have a problem such as substance abuse, which the community looks down upon and fails to participate in traditions. One other factor to understand is that the individual will not seek help for themselves, they will wait until someone in the community, such as a leader, tells them too. This is influenced by their pride and not wanting to look weak or helpless, Consequently, when an individual does seek help, it is best practice to thank them for coming in, and honor them by letting