Relationship counseling

desire changes, but do not know how or where to start. Currently, the client lack in the aspect of motivation since she has a long history of the present behavior and learned to cope with it. However, I believe that with a thorough plan and weekly counseling will motivate the client and give her more hope for possible changes and…

In this role play, the counselor did a great job probing the client for more information and details in order to develop a deeper understanding of what the client was saying and meant. Anytime the client was vague or even unclear,it allowed the counselor to seek a better understanding by simply asking questions such as “what exactly did you mean by your boss is only harshly demanding of you at work” or “could you tell me more about the situation”, in order for the counselor to gain…

The critical elements of Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be remembered using the acronym OARS, which stands for: open ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarizing (HeartFoundationAust, 2012). With the first element, opened ended questions, they help the client disclose more about themselves and helps the therapist gauge the client’s willingness to change. For example the therapist might ask “What would you like to change about your life style? (HeartFoundationAust, 2012)” The…

Based on my beliefs, values, and experiences, I think the most important thing a counselor does during a professional counseling session is to be trustworthy. The first thing counselors should have their clients do it fill out and sign a confidentially form before a client begin their sessions. Counselors need to form a trusting bond with their clients. Having your clients fill out an agreement form shows them that you are a professional and care about their thoughts and feelings. It is…

more information than the usual trainings. In addition to teaching about when to report, how to report, and what to report, the training taught many other relevant concepts. The first interesting addition was training on how to work within a counseling setting before, during, and after a report. This information was helpful in providing steps and tips on how to continue to work with a client in the midst of these three steps. It is not always a client’s choice to report abuse, and they…

counselling sector (Horvath 2005). A vital part of all counselling sessions is the relationship between the client and the counsellor, while this is known as the therapeutic alliance, the way of working with the client, the more specific therapeutic relationship is a relationship that has been shown to be instrumental of successful outcomes for the clients (Clarkson, 1947,1995). The difference in a therapeutic relationship is that it is based on empathy, congruence, unconditional positive…

Career Research Essay I have chosen to research the career of Academic Advising and Career Counseling for this essay. The reason I chose this particular career, is because I believe it would be a highly rewarding occupation, and it would give me a great amount of satisfaction to make a difference in people's lives by guiding them through the process of acquiring a higher education, while determining their aptitudes and personality traits in order to ascertain the career that is best suited for…

where the client is so they may be more knowledgeable about where they client stands on worldview ideas. It is important for the social worker to also explore what exactly the client believes in. This will not only show an interest in the client but also provide a clear, first source understanding to what the client believes. Not only do social workers need to be knowledgeable about the different religions and spiritual beliefs clients may have, but they also need to have the appropriate…

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 actual contact with the patient via 2 groups. I did have the opportunity to do a…

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…