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The vignette I chose from the micro skills discussion is “Linda” for my discussion post. Linda is a 40 year old attorney, recovering from alcoholism, with 12 years of sobriety. Apparently Linda, blames her “weakness” as the reason why she and Sam are currently in a stagnate place with their relationship. Introduction In a counseling session, it is very important to be mindful of how that client feels prior to just meeting you (counselor) for the first time. Therefore in order to find out…

Despite an individuals desire to belong to a group or community, this is not always possible. How do the texts you have studied represent the processes and results of belonging and/or not belonging. The two text types have represented not belonging through many different techniques. There are many different techniques used for each text. The speech ‘I have a dream’ by Martin Luther King and Harvie Krumpet, a short film represent feelings of not belonging in many different ways. Different…

Ms. Delgaldo was on time for her first session. Ms. Delgaldo appeared to be nervous, but very well-mannered. As the session progressed, she relaxed. Ms. Delgaldo stated that she was arrested for shoplifting at Kohls. Ms. Delgaldo stated that she stole makeup from the store. Ms. Delgaldo stated that she felt guilty about what she did. The goal of this first session was for the clinician to establish a rapport with the client. Ms. Delgaldo stated that she did feel good about what she did. Ms.…

From Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral,” the feelings conveyed by the narrator, his wife and Robert, gave an interesting impression towards the theme of the story. The narrator’s actions towards Robert flowed from beginning to end leading to the narrator’s realization of his newfound feelings of what Robert, as a blind man, had been going through. His blindness and loss didn’t hinder his way of life, yet allowed him to teach the narrator something important. Robert’s visit and stay at the narrator’s…

One of the most talked about social problems is gender inequality. This is a problem that has had a negative impact on women all around the world. Many people think this is a relatively new problem that has only been around for a few hundred years. But gender inequality has been around for thousands of years, even as far back as the ancient Greeks. In the Odyssey, gender inequality is expressed when Calypso is forced to allow Odysseus to leave her island by Zeus. In her speech to Hermes, Calypso…

Juan is a very good reader from my few interactions that I have had with him and based on his scores when given the different assessments. He is able to pronounce the words and read without much struggle and according to his grade level. There are those words, which he sometimes stumbles upon, just like a lot of us do so as well today, but they are words that may be too advanced for him or not in his day-to-day vocabulary. But, just like any other student his age, there are a few things in which…

The Agency states this is a straightforward non-selection case, but the Agency’s management has been deceiving, provided conflicting statement, and been less than forthcoming in their responses. The selectee, Mr. Melvin Barry, does not meet the Facilities experience requirements set forth in the USAJobs announcement. In fact, Mr. Barry merely cut facilities requirements in the Major Duties from the announcement and pasted them into his resume. The interview panel, consisting of Mr. Johnson…

Summative Self-Assessment The three goals I chose to work on through the course of the group sessions were to 1) Be willing to accept silence after a conflicting situation, 2) Be willing to voice my thoughts and opinions, without the need for reassurance, and 3) Learn to express my emotions, rather than showing all is well and pleasant, in all situations. I had several opportunities to work on my second and third goals through the course of in class group sessions, but very little opportunity to…

Mental Health Multidimensional Intake Form The mental health multidimensional intake form used for the following critique is a well-written, easily read seven-page assessment for the client to fill out. It was retrieved from the online database of the practice Focused Solutions. At the beginning of the intake form, it expresses that although the assessment may seem lengthy, the client should be able to complete it rather quickly, as it only requires check marks in most areas. This particular…

Dyadic Encounter My partner for this encounter was Monica Gomez, a 34 year old who has been working for the Livingston School District for 18 years, and has been a resource aide for 8 years now in Livingston, Ca. I have known Monica for about 19 years now through my sister. In high school her and my sister became great friends, and have kept that friendship throughout all these years. Not only did she become my sisters friend, but she also became my friend, and we see each other like family.…