Genetic counseling

This essay will give an overview of Murray Bowen’s theory Family Systems. I will describe theory’s development and outline its core concepts. I chose to write about Murray Bowen and his theory for the reason that I found concepts of Family Systems Theory to be valuable and appropriate in personal therapy as well as in family therapy setting. Bowen’s theory offers greater understanding of the human condition by looking through the lens of family of origin relationships and events which have…

information to analyze and evaluate a client in order to identify problems, plan for treatment, and aid in diagnosing. Tests usually take the form of paper and pencil, for children observation through play. Other types of testing focus on therapy and counseling. Here the testing may focus on personality traits, levels of functioning, and diagnosing. Counselling Experience Many people will, at some point in their lives, find themselves in the role of a counsellor without having a true…

An autobiography written by Jeanette Walls, “The Glass Castle” displays many points that the reader should take strongly into consideration. While reading, the reader may wonder whether or not the parenting skills demonstrated were in fact, abusive. One may also wonder just how Jeanette, Lori, Brian, and Maureen were able to be successful in adulthood. Rex and Rosemary Walls were very different and unconventional but successful parents based on the education they gave their children, the…

The first skill that was used to engage my client was using an open ended question at the beginning of my interview. According to Hohman (2002), “open-ended questions are those that have a variety of possible answers and do not limit the client” (p.20) using this strategy allows the client to explore his own thoughts and it encourages the client to do most of the talking. I started my conversation with my client by asking a simple open question for example “how was his day going ?” later I saw…

mental health center where are currently employed (Dougherty, 2010). The counselor is seeking help to gain knowledge on how to work with a client who is terminally ill (Dougherty, 2010). The client is in denial of her terminal illness, but continues counseling to meet her social needs (Dougherty, 2010). The client will continue to discuss issues with the counselor about everything except for death and her illness (Dougherty, 2010). The best consultant approach used for this case study is the…

Group therapy is a form of counseling that involves a small group of people coming together under one trained therapist who helps them and encourages them to help one another to overcome their challenges. The group members are usually peers facing the same kind of problem, such as anxiety. This therapy has been in use for an extensive amount of time, and it has produced tremendous results in the lives of the group members. The group members not only learn from personal experiences of other…

My journey to becoming a rehabilitation counselor started with watching and working with some very dedicated individuals who inspired me. As I worked with these individuals I noticed the special traits they possessed. This in turn made me question myself as to whether or not I possessed the similar traits. As I have gone through this self-exploration process I ask myself. Am I dedicated and compassionate? Do I possess strong communication and problem solving skills? These were the traits I…

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Carl Rogers once said, “In my early professional years I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his own personal growth?” (Carl Rogers Quotes 2018). Humans have a unique way of understanding oneself and rationalizing the way they are. We set goals for our future selves and are aware of our actions and the consequences of those actions. This is one of the…

The world in which I know is constantly evolving and this week’s reading reminds me of the diversity of worldviews in which we now encounter. As a counselor, becoming educated with culturally relevant information is vital in the treatment of LGBTQ individuals with addictions. Processing this informative information demands you to question how you feel about working with the LGBTQ community. It has caused me to examine my own biases and reflect on how it would be working with a client whose…