Congruence

If all goes wrong, and all positivity ceases to exist, would turning to supernatural powers and beings be a beneficial solution? In Shakespeare’s King Lear, a senile king, who seeks for revenge after blindly handing his kingdom over to his evil daughters, banishes his most trustworthy servant for going against his word. As this man whips up his own chaos, a blind father was deceived by his bastard son into giving him his power and title. Most people believe that good things happen to good people…

Typically, this involves the allocation of resources from these businesses based in different countries, to a new project or venture which they seek to undertake, using cooperative methods and the pooling of expertise and experience. The purpose of global strategic alliances is to: • • • • • create synergy; accomplish more than could be achieved had the businesses been operating independently; coordinate effort; gain and share technologies; gain entry into an overseas market. Major…

Baroque era Introduction to the baroque era Taken from the Portuguese word “barroco (oddly shaped pearl)”, the term “Baroque” is associated with Western art music between the periods of 1600 to 1750 (Nicholas Kraemer accessed: 1 September 2016). In congruence to the word it derived from, Baroque music focussed on musical ornamentation, technique and contrast. Additionally, the concept of “melody” and “harmony” began to be articulated and implemented, in contrast to the previously favoured…

Though not acknowledged across all states, a common definition in congruence with a wider recognition of the problem makes addressing the elusive issue a bit easier. The problem is that technology will inevitably continue to advance. So, as technology progresses, local and national anti-bullying policies and laws must continue…

What is your understanding of the purpose of Motivational Interviewing? Motivational interviewing is defined as - “A person-centered counseling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change.” (Motivational interviewing (MI) PowerPoint, Pg. 4). Motivational interviewing is a process that involves both the helper and the service user. In this process, the helper allows the service user to take the lead and express their thoughts, concerns, and goals. This method allows the…

The aim of this essay is to explore two counselling theories or theorists in depth, comparing and contrasting their background, theory of personality, theory of problems in living and theory of change. It is also necessary to assess their strengths and weaknesses as you see them and to evaluate which counselling situation that they would be most appropriate for. The two theories that I am going to discuss are the humanistic approach of person-centred therapy and the cognitive behavioural therapy…

Within the article A Culture of Learning: Inside a Living-Learning Community the authors state, “...extra efforts can help to demonstrate a prospective student’s level of motivation and interest in living in the LLC, as well as his or her level of congruence with the community” (pg. 17). As students become connected to one another, they start to serve as mentors toward each other. The Resident Assistant is still of use within the community; however, the connection the students have with each…

The jury system in America can be viewed as a cornerstone of American democracy. It is the only place within the Criminal Justice System where the average American can participate without any legal experience or expertise. As Americans, there is a reliance on jurors to make fair, unbiased and relatively quick decisions (Cole and Dioso-Villa 2007). Since the early 2000s, the media has propagated the myth that television shows like CSI, which use forensic science, have created a “CSI Effect.” If…

Adaptability In today’s society rapid change is always happening. Effective and respected leaders see change not as an obstacle but as an opportunity for growth into new possibilities. Constant change is not good, but being able to step out of your comfort zone once in a while and accepting change is necessary no matter how uncomfortable it is to grow. The ability to adapt is paramount in leadership today. H.G. Wells once wrote: “Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.”…

Clinical Skill: After taking this counseling class I believe I have learned a lot about how I don’t think I would be the best-fit person to counsel someone and their problems. I don’t think I mastered any particular skills this semester, but I can say my skills got better. The first counseling skill that I got better with is open-ended questions. Like I said before, I don’t think I mastered any skill but when I used open-ended questions I believe my client communicated a lot more with me. I got…