Genetic counseling

Within the counseling field, there is a professional relationship between client and therapist. At the beginning of the relationship the client notices an issue and approaches a professional for help. The counselor simply guides them through the treatment process that will benefit the client with their lifestyle, self-worth, religion/spirituality, worldviews, or career path. In regards to this, a counselor will be assisting a client who is suffering from anxiety and depression with theoretical…

Discuss your own woundedness and describe ways that it may help you in your counseling practice One day, at the behavioral hospital where I work, I was asked to lead a group due to the regular instructor’s absence. This particular group consisted mainly of addicts and addicts with other psychopathologies. There was no particular topic that I had to choose so I selected Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Due to the make-up of the group I did my best to correlate Maslow’s hierarchy with substance…

. Engagement is the first and most important step in the assessment process. This is where the counselor creates the first impression of trust and safety. The friendly handshake, body language, and warm greeting of the counselor sets a comfort zone for the client. This safe zone that is created, allows for empathy, and a trusted bond between counselor and client. The client is called into the clinician’s office and asked to take a seat. While sitting at the desk moving and preparing paperwork…

very long period, if not until you retire. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the steps to become a professional counselor in the MHC specialization, the philosophy of counseling and how one may obtain licensure and certification. Differences in Two Counseling Specializations The objective of mental health counseling is to evaluate, assess, treat, possibly modify or adjust a disability or behavioral disorder, as well as character development, emotional concern or relationship by using…

Strengths Regardless of what theoretical approach we use, unless we have a strong therapeutic alliance with our client therapy is not likely to be successful (Laureate Education, Inc., 2012). The first time that you are in contact with the client the helping relationship begins. I believe that a counselor should be ready to start helping the client at that very second. The helping relationship is the cornerstone on which all effective helping rest (Capuzzi et al., 2016). I believe that being…

What will be the goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals? Accordance to ACA A.1.c. Counseling Plans: therapist and their participant collaborate together toward developing treatment plan designed to for the client to achieve their treatment objectives. This will assist the counselor with establishing the client foundation toward identifying their growth throughout their treatment. The therapist will be able to gain the essential insight require to…

An individual’s perspective of their issue is not always straightforward. Thus, to appreciate it the counselor will present several segments in the therapeutic process which incorporate the basic listening sequence while developing a structure within the therapy session that includes; building an empathetic relationship, drawing out the client’s story and strengths, exploring the client’s goals, helping to reframe the client’s perspective, and creating a plan of action (Ivey, Ivey & Zalaquett,…

The psychosocial context of patient interaction is inextricably intertwined with therapeutic use of self. So far in my field work assignments I have seen many applications where understanding the psychosocial context of my interaction with a particular patient is essential and understanding how I can use my therapeutic self In order to achieve effective communication is stat and establish rapport with a patient. In some cases not report is more visceral than it is verbal, because the children I…

The grieved are advised to seek the help of counselors to enable them cope over time. The counselors advise them on how to cope with grief and to accept the loss. Counselors listen to their clients so they can understand the intensity of their grief, which is crucial for deciding on the number of sessions they will have with their patients. They advise their patients to express their emotions and pain. It is important to feel that pain and let it show despite what others might think. This…

to major incidents and disasters, such as terrorist attacks, school shootings, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Consequently, counselors will find themselves facing legal and ethical dilemmas, as well as engaging in roles outside of the traditional counseling setting. In order to provide an appropriate standard of care and respond to these needs, counselors must gain training and competence in the areas of crisis prevention and intervention, ethics, and legal obligations related to confidentiality…