Relationship counseling

While the life design approach to career counseling may take longer than traditional approaches, Hughes et al. (2013) argued that it is much more effective. However, there are several limitations that may negatively affect this approach, as it pertains to this study. First, since this approach takes several sessions, the clients have to be motivated and committed throughout the process. Second, Hughes et al. (2013) provided a fictitious case study (that was a conglomeration of actual cases)…

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 perspective whilst respectfully considering clients religious, spiritual beliefs and values. This enhances counselors’ ability to share…

vital part of the counseling/ therapy process. Conceptualization is important prior to treatment planning and treatment because conceptualization helps clients, therapists build a collaborative relationship. Conceptualization helps therapists, and counselors understand the nature of their client’s concerns. It also helps counselors/ therapists to determine how and why their client’s problems developed. Conceptualization helps counselors and therapists determine what types of counseling…

communication boundaries. Perdrix et al. (2012) demonstrated the long-term benefits of career counseling. Specifically, participants experienced an increase in decision-making confidence and were more likely to implement career-related goals. Similarly, Hughes et al. (2013) argued that the life-design approach to narrative career counseling is a sufficient alternative to traditional career counseling approaches. Likewise, Savickas (2013) discussed the life-design approach for individuals…

depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), but it is not confirm so there as to be an assessment done to see if this is proper diagnosis. First to help Mary is build a relationship of trust first so she would be willing to talk to the counselor. This is very important because she is being referred for counseling for part of her discharge plan from the local psychiatric. After building a trust with Mary and if she willing to open up it is important to get to know her. Maybe first by…

Confidentiality and Informed Consent In the counseling domain nothing hurts a therapist’s reputation or fidelity more than losing the trust and confidence of a client, a client’s family, or fellow colleagues. Therapists are professionals and are obligated, not to discuss a client’s information, case, or sessions with anyone. According to Lasky and Riva (2006), counselors have a legal and ethical obligation to protect confidential information disclosed to them. Legally, the therapist could be…

living within a particular culture has a cultivation of learning through the specific style of living by its own society. I believe to become a more effective therapists he/she has to respect the different culture client bring to counseling in order to establish a relationship that is very vital component in the practice of marriage and family therapy. Also, I believe that a therapists must recognize and examine his/her own culture, values, belief, norms, and history having a horizon of meaning…

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…

counselor, it will be my responsibility to support students who perform poorly and find interventions that will sustain them and that will assist the student and encourage him or her to be successful. Dr. Dixon’s Developmental Counseling class, Counseling I and II and group Counseling has given me the tools to help my students and resources to find out more when I need it. I will use the learned theories to advocate for equitable programs for all students. I will collaborate with teachers…

My Personal Counseling Characteristics The purpose of this paper is to discuss my role as a future marriage and family counselor and what I perceive to be characteristic strength in developing a therapeutic alliance with my clients. Also discussed is a behavioral challenge that I foresee as being an issue. Two strategies are also identified in dealing with the challenged identified. An Area of Strength An area of strength that I have that will help guide me as a therapist when developing a…