Rehabilitation counseling

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…

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…

the week was Carrie Morris and she spoke about school counseling. The overview of the presentation was about: what school counselors do, what model they follow, and what becoming a school counselor is about. School counselors do not just focus on children that are facing crises but “they help ALL students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development.” They design, implement and evaluate school counseling programs that will benefit student success. All…

It is imperative for clinical supervisors to follow a modeled approach to supervise effectively and efficiently. Supervision is consistent in some form with a psychotherapy – based supervision model where one is able to reflect on their chosen intervention methods, the focus of their session and the structure by which they follow during their sessions (Bernard & Goodyear, 2014). Selecting a model enables structure, the ability to align and critique as well as have effective sessions. One model…

term rather than getting other professionals involved in that individual’s life (Erford, 2014). Social work was recognized as a distinct profession many years before counselors. Counseling got its start in the 1900’s by Frank Parsons. Parsons was viewed as one of the founding fathers of this time period for the counseling movement. He wrote a…

1.Explain the nature of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. Supervisors and supervisees work together and collaborate on what can help clients. They work together to find a solution for those seeking treatment. Supervisors and supervisee relationships are important because it help treatment become effective. The nature of supervisor-supervisee relationship is to work together to provide professional and quality therapy. “However, the relationship between the supervisor and the supervisee has…

. 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…