Page 1 of 1 Student: Page 10 of Candidate Learning Log 4.1 and 4.2 Unit 02: Be able to apply core theories in the use of counselling skills 4.1 Demonstrate how to apply core theories when using counselling skills Theories are an essential part of learning to be a counsellor, in this report I will name the core theories I have learnt so far when using counselling skills. Core counselling skills include non-verbal communication, where the counsellor observes the client by way of body language and facial expressions, these gestures can be key in understanding what the client is presenting, we can never feel what the client feels or think what the client thinks, this belongs to the client, we can only explore with them to
(Rogers, 1979) 6. The communication to the client of the therapist’s empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard are to some degree achieved PCT emphasises the relationship between the counsellor and the client. For PCT to be effective, the client must be aware, to some level, of the existence of the therapist’s empathy and unconditional positive regard for the client. If not, they do not exist in the relationship for client and so change cannot occur in therapy (Rogers,
Also, even if the other person replies verbally his or her body language may show that they have not really understood or agreed. Observation helps understand the effectiveness of communication. Aiv Explain why it is important to find out about an individual’s: a) Communication and language needs b) Wishes and preferences People usually feel satisfied when they communicate well with individuals. Good communication enables individuals’ needs to be met and for care and support workers to feel they are not just doing the job but doing it in a way that allows individuals to have choice and control over their lives. Good communication will enable you to build strong professional relationships based on trust.
Perfect,” “Marsha (the client’s mother),” and so on. Personifying the critic helps the client begin to externalize the self-accusing voice. You want him or her to experience the voice as something coming from outside, rather than as a part of the normal flow of thought. It’s easier to fight something that is perceived as external. It’s also easier to make the critical voice ego dystonic, something the client eventually rejects as “not me.” At the same time that you are identifying and naming the pathological critic, you can also introduce the client to his or her “healthy voice.” The healthy voice is the client’s ability to think realistically.
MI is now established as an evidence-based practice in the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders. Although there are some technical considerations that may alter the practice of motivational interviewing with older people its basic principles remain the same: eliciting the patient’s concerns, reflecting ambivalence and allowing the patient to develop a plan for change that best suits him or her (Bugelli & Crowther, 2008). Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence and centers on motivational processes within the individual that facilitate change. Bugelli and Crowther content that the method differs from more “coercive” or externally-driven methods for motivating change as it does not impose change; but rather supports change in a manner congruent with the person's own values and concerns. Miller and Rollnick (2002) emphasize that they are less concerned about the techniques used in MI but put greater emphasis on the spirit that underlies it.
Additionally, developing self-awareness helps the client to rediscover meaning in life. Some clients will, however, need a more structured therapy than is typical in a humanistic person-centered approach. One of the strengths of using a humanistic/person-centered approach when working with clients is the warmth and caring of the relationship that (hopefully) develops between counsellor and client. The counsellors active listening and full emotional availability will provide them with a healing environment within which they can explore their emotional experiences safely and without judgment. Central to the therapist's role in client-centred therapy is respecting the clients values as well as maintaining a therapeutic nonjudgmental attitude.
Because of the unique client counsellor relationship it is easy for them to be taken advantage of. This makes imperative the therapists be ethically aware of the power of their role. “Fidelity, honoring the trust placed in the practitioner.” Ref: “Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy.”
The aim of Person centered counselling is to increase a person’s feelings of self-worth (self esteem) and reduce the incongruence they have when entering therapy, between the ideal and actual self, and help a person become a 'fully funchioning' person (Rogers 1963) reaching their full potential. Here the person is known as a “client” who is valued and respected as an individual and is not labled or diagnosed, it is non directive and allows the client to lead themselves towards development, to actively solve their own problems and at their own pace. It believes in conscious acts and helps to encourage people to think about their feelings and encourage responsibility for their actions in terms of values and lifes meanings, focusing on bringing feelings and emotions into the present and dealing with them. It focuses more on the here and now rather then the past, as this was seen as more useful. However the past is sometimes looked into, gaining insight into how it effects the present.
It might be used on a client who has an authoritarian role at work but might not feel they are in control of their life at home. A permissive induction is a soft approach and makes the client feel safe, secure and not pressured. It’s not telling them to do something it is letting them feel like they are in control and that they can do it in their own time. A permissive screed is nurturing and also lets the client be imaginative. When using a permissive induction the therapist can use lots of metaphors, and as long as the client feels safe you can be a little authoritative too.
| “EVALUATE THE CLAIM THAT PERSON-CENTRED THERAPY OFFERS THE THERAPIST ALL THAT HE/SHE WILL NEED TO TREAT CLIENTS” | | | | | WELWY 2S-11SHARON FAIRHALL07756082658SHAZZYB66@YAHOO.CO.UK18.06.11WORD COUNT 2664 | | | | | In the world of psychotherapy and counselling there are many types of theories which are used to help people that are in need of counselling. One of these theories is a therapy known as person centred therapy (PCT) developed from the work of the psychologist Carl Rogers. He advanced an approach to psychotherapy and counselling that, at the time (1940’s-1960), was extremely progressive. Originally described as non-directive, this therapy moved away from the idea that the therapist was the expert (Freud) and towards a theory that trusted the native tendency of human beings to find fulfilment in themselves. This is known as the actualising tendency.