Grief counseling

learned that will help me to be more effective in my counseling work The concept that was most informative and will assist me with becoming a more effective counselor includes the study on consultation. To know that intervention methods can be discussed with other professionals will help me ensure that I am applying my best knowledge and efforts. Also, to know that consultation can be utilized as a problem solving technique to enhance the counseling process for the client can most likely…

customer service skills and apply critical thinking to provide great services to others. Personal Philosophy of Counseling In general I view myself as behaviorally and cognitively orientated however through the years within my professional experience I found myself being somehow an eclectic counselor. As I grow professionally and expand my knowledge, I find myself incorporating in my counseling style, various other techniques from other models of psychotherapy. I have administered many…

Pre-clinical reflection: What is my goal for learning today? My goal for the clinical day was to maintain a therapeutic conversation with the client that I am paired with. I want to allow this individual to communicate the information that he desires without pushing him into a topic or area that he does not wish to discuss. I do want to ask questions so the client can get personal about the past and future. I want to listen closely to what the clients says and respond in a therapeutic way the…

EDU 701 Counseling Theory and Practice Assignment 1 Essay Name: Gulshan Kumar ID: 2012009572 Lecturer: Dr Sarita Deshpande Guidance and Counseling are referred to as two contradicting factors that enable an individual to solve his problems and achieve psychological, social, educational and professional compatibility; it involves interactive relationship that takes place between the Counselor and its client. Olayinka (1972) defined it to be “a process whereby a person is helped in a…

ABSTRACT In this essay I will be discussing the role and impact of the counsellor in helping to facilitate transformative change in the life of the client. I will be making reference to each stage of Egan’s skilled helper module, paying particular attention to stage one, before expanding into the overall development of the relationship. The essay will then go further to explain the important elements that must be considered when helping clients set goals and then lastly what factors to consider…

“I am a doer!” – Justin Hughes said confidently as I sat down across the table to interview him. The question which resulted in that response was how Justin so early on in his social work career was chosen to lead the Utah chapter of Young People in Recovery (YPR). Justin since starting his education in the field of social work has played key roles in numerous organizations to which he has been affiliated. Young People in Recovery is Justin’s newest project and one to which he holds near and…

A brief description of the colleagues (Tawanda Mclaurin) roles play video I selected was about Ms. Cynthia Gardner, an African American, female who is depressed as a result her husband had walked out on her leaving her with two children ages 14 and 17 years. Moreover, Ms. Gardner was referred to the agency by Elizabeth. Firstly, the colleagues applied the generalist intervention model skills of engagement and assessment in the role play. The social worker student intern engagement action was…

Counseling children and adolescents can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Dealing with the difficulties of confidentiality and also parental involvement can increase the complexity of working with this population. According to Section B of the ACA Code of Ethics (2014), counselors must take precautions to ensure the confidentiality of all client information, including both prospective and current clients. Confidentiality is not something that should be taken lightly the lives of…

The form that I located on the internet was from the website: eastlymepsych.com. The intake form is 6 pages long which asks questions about mostly every aspect of an individual life. For example, there are questions about any illnesses, medication, sleep, social, religion, occupation, family health history, and information about client’s self. For a professional therapist, this initial intake form can help identify any presenting problems that the client may be having. The intention of the…

As a care professional, you will come across discrimination, it is important to sort this out in the first instance and not ignore this kind of behaviour. The best way to approach this is to look at ways to challenge discrimination and make a positive change. Discrimination often occurs when there is the lack of understanding of other people who are different to you. Being ignorant, insensitive and fear where difference is perceived as a treat. It is important to recognise stereotypes in…