Genetic counseling

Brief Reflection I had the most contact with the first two patients whose case files I submitted on the 16th of February and the 16th of March. Both of these patients were in the chemical dependency group and were in the psychoeducation and process groups in which I facilitate. I had an opportunity to get to develop a therapeutic relationship with them both which helped me with their case files submissions. They were both in the chemical dependency 28-day program. This last case file I only had…

Likewise, counselors have to develop an ability to recognize which values and assumptions they hold regarding the desirability or undesirability of human behavior (Zunker, 2012). Counselors’ are more aware of the positive and negative emotional reactions they hold towards diverse clients which may inadvertently affect the potential for a counselor to build a shared helping relationship (Corey, 2013). Culturally competent counselors seek to examine and understand the world from the client’s…

The first session, will focus on building rapport with the patient, providing a rational for treatment based on a cognitive conceptualization of PTSD and treatment, eliciting treatment adherence, and providing psychoeducation regarding the patient's symptoms of PTSD and depression to help develop a full and accurate understanding of the physical and emotional responses that are characteristic of PTSD. As the therapist, I will provide a description of symptoms of PTSD and cognitive formulations…

The first challenge when facing the frontline of mental health and addiction services is the ability to establish a therapeutic relationship built on respect when working with people affected by mental health and co-existing problems. The significance of initial engagement is to embrace prospective treatment towards relationships, with an holistic approach that focuses on the individual’s priorities for wellbeing. According to Tusaie and Fitzpatrick (2012) the importance of therapeutic…

common knowledge and understanding of the impacts of Psychopharmacology and the expectations of the client. Professional counselors must develop an awareness of how drugs influence client’s behaviors. The relationship between Psychopharmacology and counseling is one that addresses the whole client and is viewed as a holistic approach to intervention in client care (Kaut, 2007). Legal Issues Confusion in the role that the counselor plays in the psychopharmacologic process could result in…

The WCSCM, suggests 80% of school counselors time is spent with face-to-face contact with students and their parents/guardians. Conferencing comprises activities involving the school counselor, the student, and their parents. Each student discusses ways to plan, monitor, and manage their own learning; in addition to, their personal and career development. At my high school placement, I observed and facilitated freshman individual conferences. Due to the considerable size of the freshman class…

Both chapter 2 (Wright, Basco, & Thase, 2006) and chapter 21 (Beck, 2011) share a perspective on the importance of and pathway to build a healthy and effective therapeutic relationship between a therapist and a patient. A healthy and effective therapeutic relationship is started when the therapist shows warmth, understanding, and reasonably positive empathy toward the patient. In addition, the therapist need to apply an empirical style in working with the patient to identify problems and find…

According to Corcoran, 2013, “all of our relationships with clients will have a beginning, a middle, and an end. In order for the end, the termination phase to be as successful as possible social workers should being to discuss it early in the client relationship” (p.180). Jessica is court ordered to participate in therapy. Jessica’s counselor will be required to submit to the court reports of progress in therapy. Based on the reports and usually based on the recommendation of the counselor the…

Why it is important to understand the role(s) of the lay counselor. Nevertheless, in positions that present suicidal intention, mania, clinical depression, personality and/or anxiety disorders and schizophrenia must be consulted immediately to a qualified professional. Counselors have to undergo extensive training and have an understanding of different background behaviors. Counselling requires a sympathetic ear to emotional issues and troubles on countless stages. A lay counselor, therefore,…

To become an effective beginning counsellor one must have the ability to reflect on their own counseling style and understand the implications their personal counseling style has on the counsellor/client relationships. Microskills are the foundation for counselling, they are the communication skills used to provide precise alternatives for a diverse range of clients, allowing counsellors to predict how a client is going to respond to a counsellors intervention (Ivey, Ivey & Zalaquett, 2014).…