The following information leads to the elucidations of Ethics and safeguarding. The Ethical Framework and Ethical Principles. The therapeutic frame is the receptacle of the work, consisting of times, dates, location, confidentiality, disclosure and boundaries; enabling a secure, harmonious professional foundation; permitting the therapeutic work to commence while working in conjunction with the law.…
There are many different techniques, methods of delivery that counsellors can use, there are then many different clients and topics that as counsellor may face or specialise in during their careers in the counselling sector (Horvath 2005). A vital part of all counselling sessions is the relationship between the client and the counsellor, while this is known as the therapeutic alliance, the way of working with the client, the more specific therapeutic relationship is a relationship that has been shown to be instrumental of successful outcomes for the clients (Clarkson, 1947,1995). The difference in a therapeutic relationship is that it is based on empathy, congruence, unconditional positive regard towards the client from the counsellor. This is something that needs to be part of the counsellor’s interactions, to not only support clients but also improve themselves as a counselling counsellor (Horvath 2005), (Tryon & Winograd, 2001).…
Barriers to Service As previously mentioned, disclosure is the first step toward healing after sexual assault. Unfortunately, for many victims, it is also the most difficult step to take. There are numerous reasons victims hesitate to disclose. These include fear of navigating the justice system, worry about retribution or further attacks by the assailant, shame, self-blame, and confusion about the assault (Baker et al., 2012).…
A counselor must maintain Psychological fitness stated in the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling (ACA),(2014) is one of the key dispositions that a Licensed Counselor must maintain as interacting with clients, as duration of sessions and afterward. Counselor must provide, maintain, demonstrates a good mental, psychological and emotional health. Counselor must demonstrate a good emotional health life and show stability in their personal life.…
What are the relevant ethical codes that apply to this case? Counselors are responsible for abiding by codes of ethics. The American School Counselor Association (2010) outlines the ethical standards that are specific to the unique situations that school counselors come across. After review of the Nicole Eisel case study, it would be important to make sure to discuss the limits of confidentiality with the student again, standard A.2.a and A.2.b (ASCA, 2010).…
I agree with you that practicum is the beginning of a life of service that will benefit those who need help the most. Practicum is important because practicum is the first step to becoming a licensed counselor and the first step to living a life of service to others. The counseling practicum fosters the synthesis of academic learning with practical, hands-on experience. The practicum also provides the student with preparation for further training in professional counseling. Practicum is a time for application of the attitudes, learning, and skills that the student has acquired in his or her classroom experience.…
LEVEL 2, COUNSELLING CONCEPTS UNIT 2, F/601/7300 Communication skills in helping relationships 6/18/2014 LUBWAMA DESIRE Word count: 2008 UNIT 2, F/601/7/300 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN A HELPING RELATIONSHIP 1.1 Identify the different forms of communication used in a helping relation. These are a range of skills the helper can utilise to assist clients in achieving optimal outcomes in life. They include, Setting a Contract - This is mutual agreement negotiated between the helper and the Client prior to the commencement of counselling. It lists the responsibilities of the Counsellor towards the Client, and also the Client 's responsibilities in the counselling relationship.…
When it comes to theoretical orientation, I have always thought that the modality you use for clients would be the same for every client that a therapist has. I thought that the reason that you choose a modality to specialize in was because that specific modality was the only technique that a therapist will use in their practice. Boy was I wrong. Thus far, into the program I have learned that each client or clients, although they may suffer from the same issues their model of treatment can be completely different. A modality or technique that worked for one family may not work for the next, and vice versa.…
Chapter 10 of practical counselling skills: an integrative approach by Geldard and Geldard is all about creating a comfortable closure to the end of a counselling session. In this chapter, the following is discussed: 1. The termination of an individual counselling session, 2. Is there a need for ongoing appointments, 3. How much the client relies on the counsellor and finally how to terminate several counselling sessions.…
without fear of judgement or reaction of the therapist. An environment of safety will allow individuals to express anxieties so that they may be interpreted and analyzed. • Person-Centered theoretical perspective to counseling- Individuals have the ability to understand themselves and are able to solve their own problems without direct intervention from the therapist. If individuals are in a therapeutic relationship, in which the therapist is genuine and real, accurately empathetic and provides unconditional positive regard individuals will be able to self-direct. • Cognitive Behavioral theoretical perspective to counseling – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is problem focused and action oriented meaning that specific problems are addressed and assistance is given in selecting…
Social Work with Groups course is giving me more insight to the other courses that I have taken previously and some of those that I am currently rolled in such as Social Work with Families and Community Development. After reading the textbook and the discussions in class, the theories of group counseling, viewing groups through multicultural lens, leadership qualities and functions, co-facilitator and group development stood out for me and broaden my perception into Social Work as a profession. The first thing that caught my attention this time is that, theories of counseling are also applicable to group counseling. I learned about the theories in my social work practice class last year. This show how important the theories are to me as an emerging social worker.…
In 2006, a pluralistic approach to counselling and psychotherapy was developed (McLeod & Cooper 2007) which embraced the concept of pluralism, where a question was deemed as having multiple truths, rather than one specific answer (Cooper, 2015). It is rooted in a pluralistic viewpoint which advocates that mental health issues stem from a number of contributing factors and no one approach works best, but instead, clients need diverse approaches at different times. Pluralistic practice then draws on concepts from varying therapeutic modalities, where therapists and clients engage in collaborative dialogue to determine what the client wants and needs by formulating goals and deciding on how these might by achieved by various tasks and methods…
In this assignment I will look at Rogers’ s six conditions and why they are considered necessary and sufficient for therapeutic change. I will also consider the implications of this theory for counsellor education. After a short amount of time studying Person Centred Counselling the understanding of how the six conditions are necessary and sufficient is starting to emerge and become a real part of my conscious actions and way of being. Each of the six conditions come with their own difficulties as a student counsellor and although we may use empathy and listening skills in our day to day life, until we look more closely, we do not appreciate how we are often in life, and our relationships, not actually listening or being empathetic when…
Ethics plays a vitally important role in any career counselling process and there are various different aspects that need to be taken into consideration to not only protect the client but also to protect the career counsellor themselves. In the case of Jennifer, the main areas relating to ethical practice focus around confidentiality, accredited use of assessments, informed consent as well as protection of personal information. In terms of confidentiality, all information obtained during the process of career counselling needs to remain confidential between the client themselves and the career counsellor. Only in exceptional circumstances such as a request from the court of law may this confidential information be divulged.…
Case Study Stan Introduction: The evaluation of Stan who is a 35-year-old divorced white male that is attending counseling for drinking issues. Stan describes himself as a loner with self-esteem issues, he also admits he has a drinking problem, but feels he is not addicted to alcohol. He also states he is not a very social person even though he tries to have friends. However, he feels his drinking gets in the way of his friendships, especially when he exceeds his limits.…