Clinical psychology

Because I came into this counseling program to better help those individuals who suffer from addiction, I want to be able to balance my personal experience with addiction and my long history of sponsorship with my newly acquired clinical mental health counseling skills. I realize that addiction can be an amazingly difficult problem to treat. I know that it takes a strong minded, experienced sponsor to help individuals find their way to sobriety. I also believe that recovery must go beyond just…

Beginning with the premise that clients have “strength and capability, not weakness, helplessness, or dependence [and] a deep desire to give the best and achieve potential,” (Kimsey-House, Kimsey-House, Sandahl, & Whitworth, 2011, p. 7), coaching is analogous to the Paraclete who walks alongside another, inspiring, motivating (John 14:26, ESV), bringing out the intelligence (Proverbs 2:6-7, NIV) and capacity of the client to solve their own problems (ICF, n.d.). The CCNI (2014) takes the…

the system that continues the behavior that is causing the issues. According to BSFT focuses primarily on the present interactions that occur between family members and are observable to the therapist. The therapy can be delivered in home or in a clinical setting depending on the needs of the family. Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT)…

Observational Learning As described in the reading, the explanation given for observational learning states that it is accomplished by observing an influential role model performing a behavior and achieving an outcome. This is exactly the type of role model employed by this project. Persons who had credibility, who were deemed trustworthy in the community were sent out into the community to reach out to those who would-be or were violent offenders. Normative Beliefs Normative beliefs are…

As I read through the first section of the book "Helping Skills", I found two things that stood out above the rest. The first was self-awareness and the second was cultural awareness. Self-awareness goes deeper than the surface and explores the beliefs and feelings of oneself. Where cultural awareness is knowing and understanding those around you. Both are extremely beneficial and needed by one another, especially in the process of counseling. As I evaluated myself, I came to the conclusion that…

Fieldwork 1B: Observation For this second fieldwork assignment I am required to observe the residents in the common area of Spring Meadows of Lansdale. In addition, the observations of the residents were of different age groups, physical challenges, and genders. Many of the residents are elderly with multiple health complications and the flows of various forms of medicines. As I complete the assignment on the observation, I find myself surprised at how quickly the hour went playing the…

The counseling place that is nearest to me would be a place called Mended Hearts. The therapist there names Julie Sellner has a reputable background. The website states that she has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Julie has an education in nursing and has had previous employment on the psychiatric floor in a hospital for many years. Julie has a master’s degree in counseling from Bradley University. Along with having multiple other titles such as a B.S.N., R.N, M.A., NCC,…

illness, psychoeducation builds on a series of skills that exemplify the shift to a strengths-based intervention. This includes service coordination, attention to family conflict, communication, loss, problem solving, attention to both social and clinical needs for the individual with the illness, and social support for the family (Lukens & McFarlane,…

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Ethics in Assessment Assessment is defined as the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something. Psychological assessments are typically a judgmental process where a broad range of information is gathered ( including psychological tests) and integrated to develop an understanding of a person. Assessments are used for a wide variety of purposes and covers various topics. One topic I decided to to take a closer look at is assessment of substance abuse…