Category: Counseling
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Counseling Research: A Practitioner-Scholar Approach
Research Importance There are many advantages to relying on research in the practice of counseling. A mix of practitioner-scholar and scientist-practitioner models emphasizes its utility as clinical training, research, and practice are tightly intertwined, with the overlap in required skills and competencies (Balkin & Kleist, 2017, p. 16). According to Balkin and Kleist (2017), a…
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Counseling Profession Analysis: Current State of the Profession and Potential Threats
Table of Contents The current state of the profession Potential threats Recommendations References The current state of the profession The counseling profession offers a wide range of services. It ranges from counseling students on various issues regarding their academic work to families in a crisis situation. However, the acceptance and prominence of counseling as a…
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Assessment, Goal Setting, and Review in Counseling
Table of Contents Introduction Theory Options Practitioner Beliefs Client Characteristics Counsellor Workplace Conclusion References Introduction Counseling phases and their relationship with theoretical and practical implications are of exceptional interest to researchers worldwide. Successful consultation outcomes are highly dependent on various factors, even such as advisors attitudes (Clark, Moe, & Hays, 2017, p. 259). Proper understanding…
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Psychology: Christian Counseling
Table of Contents Active-Listening Approach Cognitive and Solution-Focused Approach Inner Healing Approach Mixed Approach Describing One Model Reference List Counseling is a useful practice because it makes it easier for troubled persons to have better lives. This situation explains why lay approaches to religious counseling have become common today. The four models of Christian counseling…
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The Application of Hays Addressing Model in Culturally Competent Counseling
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Cultural Issue Theoretical Explanations Professional Behaviors Research Findings Proposed Cultural Guidelines and Competencies Conclusion References Abstract In the given case study, Hannah, a school counselor, a 36-year-old African-American woman, works with the 15-year-old Muslim-American school student, Adara. Being from a Muslim family and following the religious and cultural traditions, she…
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Readjustment Counseling When Working With Veterans
The area of social work that is most appealing to me is readjustment counseling, with a specific emphasis on working with veterans. The goal of readjustment counseling is to aid in the successful transition of veterans from the military to civilian life. This may range from simple guidance in employment or education to more complex…
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Ethical Consideration in Group Counseling
Table of Contents Introduction Development Management Conclusion References Introduction There has been an advent in the use of group counseling for the benefit of members of the community in realizing personal and community goals. Group counseling serves various purposes in schools, colleges, universities, churches, and the community. Group counseling is whereby a small number of…
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Maintaining Confidentiality and Ethical Decision-Making in Counseling
The discussion of the event which transpired over the course of the counseling with any party without the prior consent of the client would be an unethical act. It is possible to refer to the American Counseling Associations (2014) Code of Ethics which asserts that trust is the backbone of the professional relationship. Counselor is…
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Genetic Counseling for Cystic Fibrosis
Some of the inherited genes may predispose individuals to certain health conditions like cystic fibrosis among other inheritable diseases. Therefore, genetic counseling is recommended for people with a family history of a certain inheritable condition. This paper discusses the reasons for genetic counseling and possible responses from a patient together with ways of avoiding negative…
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Trauma-Informed Counseling Techniques in Indigenous Communities
Table of Contents Introduction Critical Questions Transference Toward Original People Diagnosis as a Naming Ceremony Therapists as perpetrators of historical trauma Clinical Racism in Indian Country Conclusion Reference Introduction Durans book outlines how colonialism and racism have shaped the experiences of indigenous people, leading to systemic wounds that can affect every aspect of their lives.…