Telephone counseling

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…

An individual’s perspective of their issue is not always straightforward. Thus, to appreciate it the counselor will present several segments in the therapeutic process which incorporate the basic listening sequence while developing a structure within the therapy session that includes; building an empathetic relationship, drawing out the client’s story and strengths, exploring the client’s goals, helping to reframe the client’s perspective, and creating a plan of action (Ivey, Ivey & Zalaquett,…

to major incidents and disasters, such as terrorist attacks, school shootings, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Consequently, counselors will find themselves facing legal and ethical dilemmas, as well as engaging in roles outside of the traditional counseling setting. In order to provide an appropriate standard of care and respond to these needs, counselors must gain training and competence in the areas of crisis prevention and intervention, ethics, and legal obligations related to confidentiality…

Counseling is an element that is present for everyone and should be utilized, but it is not meant to be used by everyone. Some people may go into counseling for only one or two sessions and discover something useful. Others can go to weeks or even months without getting anywhere productive. My parents, for as long as I can remember, had the hardest time with their marriage. My mother always thought of my father as a fourth child because he did not do anything to “adult”; he would not pay bills,…