Relationship counseling

Fieldwork 1B: Observation For this second fieldwork assignment I am required to observe the residents in the common area of Spring Meadows of Lansdale. In addition, the observations of the residents were of different age groups, physical challenges, and genders. Many of the residents are elderly with multiple health complications and the flows of various forms of medicines. As I complete the assignment on the observation, I find myself surprised at how quickly the hour went playing the…

aspects may arise. Diversity impacts the way counselors offer therapy to families and couples. The issues related to diversity that will impact counseling are religion and cultural beliefs. Not only are religion and cultural beliefs discussed in text, but through my own personal experience working in a mental health facility. The Impacts of Diversity In Counseling Families and Couples Every family…

In light of my qualifications for the Masters Education Program of Genetic Counseling situated at Virginia Commonwealth University, it is significant to understand the spark that lit the conflagration of my interest in the field. Genetics as a whole has proven to be a profound influence on my life until this point, as it has for many others, but contrasted from others in its influence on my mindset and desire to understand the world that surrounds humanity. The questions of why people behave,…

This paper studies the idea of how interpersonal therapy works with and to improve (reduce) depression. In a number of articles, the response to what this style of therapy is aimed at and how it works will be brought upon with results from studies who have seen the outcomes from trials rooted on this topic. In a few of these articles the way that improvement with interpersonal therapy is measured is through a person’s characteristics, for example a person’s openness to experience or their…

with students with disabilities and assist them to transition from school to work. I have selected various aspects from a variety of the theories that we discussed in this course. The key concepts that I feel I will integrate into my approach to counseling are: • Focus on consciousness – I feel that it is more important to understand individuals on a conscious level how. How does the student deal with day to day challenges and issues related to their disability? • Present Centered - During…

. Reflective comment: Helpfulness of the interaction 4.1 Active listening The interaction would have been more helpful if the practitioner was engaged in active listening. To better understand this process, an example from the role play will be used. The reason client has decided to use a counselling service is because she has a need, and perhaps in the state of disequilibrium. The client feels a sense of shame and disappointment with her occupational status. In order to mitigate the state of…

Before starting on this artifact, I was not comfortable with the counseling standards. They seemed obscure and subjective at best. I had no idea that counselors have definitive guidelines with substantial training on how to accommodate each concept to each situation. It is quite daunting to imagine that there is a well-established standard of procedures and protocols that are flexible and successful in addressing each individual need. By compiling the information for this comprehensive…

officials have debated over whether licensed professional counselors should express their values or concerns when counseling clients or remain neutral. Just to name a few these controversial issues include abortions, adultery, suicides and more. Majority of counselors express their concerns and argue that moral judgement should not be passed and personal values should stay out of counseling sessions. According to Corey, Corey, Corey, & Callanan (2014), clinicians may not always agree with their…

professionals. I believe that for anywhere, communication is important and with that makes people feel important and welcome into anywhere they walk into. This creates a roadblock between the clinician and client and this is not the way to start the relationship because the client might shut down and not want the help from you anymore which is not what is wanted.…

Knottnerus, BrittanySession 1 Journal refectionIn reflecting this week on one of the experiences that has impacted my choice to start this journey toward getting my degree in counseling, I think back to one timespecificallywhen I was 18 years old.I was in a Bible school apprentice program in PA, I wasvery angryabout many things and I knew if I did not find a way to put anger behind me it would consume my life. While at school I soughtout the student counselor and he began to answer questions I…