How does a counsellor differ from a friend? Introduction This essay will explore the question; How does a counsellor differ from a friend? Firstly it will define, for the purpose of this discussion, the meaning of both a friend and a counsellor. It will then review some of the differences of the two but also the similarities and how these present themselves within the two categories of Friend and Counsellor. Throughout the essay I will draw on my own personal experiences of the friendships that I have been exposed to in my lifetime.
On occasion there are self-awareness unexplored problem areas that the counsellor encounters with a client. This could be the counsellor struggling to show acceptance to the client as they are discussing a belief with the opposite opinions of the counsellor. Transference and counter transference (where the client or counsellor see traits of individuals personal to them for various reasons and experience conscious or unconscious feelings towards the other) is also a problem are in counselling which continuous training and supervision sessions are needed to reflect on and discuss supported clients. This is a chance for the counsellor to discuss and reflect on their work with a supervisor. An opportunity to explore feelings, prejudges or develop self-awareness is essential to empower the counsellor to support their clients safely, positively and
Unit 4222-201 Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings (SHC 21) Assessment criteria Outcome 1 Understand why communication is important in the work setting The learner can: identify different reasons why people communicate. to show feelings – fear, anger, happiness, pain express needs express wants express choices build friendships/socialise share information gain information explain how effective communication affects all aspects of own work In my work I need to communicate with people all the time. I communicate with lots of different people including the following:- Managers/colleagues Service Users and their families Visitors/Other services coming to drop in Key workers College Tutors As I work on a project which is not based at our main centre, it’s important to keep in contact with our manager on a regular basis and to contact her if I need any information or advice. It’s important to communicate with my colleagues to ensure teamwork and the best outcomes for our service users. On one day a week I take service users out in the community and if I need to pass any information on from the day then I speak to their key workers.
3. Wisdom letters are good for group therapy and family counseling, True or False? 4. What are the different types of wisdom letters that can be used? Activity the class will receive A BAG with two examples of wisdom letter one is written by a counselor and one is written by a client about An apology about anoxeria.
As time goes on we demonstrate that in a trusting relationship disagreements do occur but are dealt with in a positive way and resolutions are found. Building these early relationships allows them to feel safe in expressing their opinions, thoughts, feelings and hopes for their future without feeling they won’t be listened to. Encouraging them to trust
The film affirms the importance of belonging through the key message of the film being that through acceptance of others, a healing positive growth can develop. Another key example is Karin’s persistent in connecting with Lars. She jumps in front of his car to invite him to dinner, he tries to leave her and she crash tackles him to the floor. Through the persistent acceptance, love and support of the community, Lars is able to find genuine happiness and meaningful belonging through connection with others. Key Quotes/Techniques “We bought casseroles” “We came over to sit, thats what people do when tragedy strikes” - Mrs Gruener and other key community friends are seen further extending their love and acceptance towards Lars when they come over to ‘sit’ with him, during Bianca’s illness supporting him as he deals with his grief.
I saw a significant difference between my behavioral meetings during the first semester and those that occurred while I was in the Counseling Techniques course. When I asked a student how the year was going, or what motivated them to violate a policy, I started actually listening to what the student was saying. I paid special attention so that I could recognize any signs of a deeper
You can use constructive feed back to build on use it as a tool not a negative. Work as part of a team; keep calm listen and respect, the people you are working with. Your past experiences can also help, and using your own initiative being positive. Appraisals are good way to receive constructive feedback, this will show your strengths and weakness, you might need more training on your moving and handling as you are not using the equipment properly. I receive positive feedback from my manager, she had over heard me talking to a service user who was being challenging with me, she explained she was very happy with the way I dealt with the situation calmed things down before they became worst.
I am going to explore the core conditions that Carl Rogers uses in his theory of person centred counselling. There are three core conditions: congruence, empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard. These conditions are what Carl Rogers believed are the skills a counsellor needs in order to be able to support the client in their process of healing themselves. I am then going to use my own experiences to discuss why I feel that only using the person technique, for certain clients, may not be sufficient to make the progress they require on an emotional level. On the other hand I am going to discuss how learning the person centred approach has affected my personal and work life in a positive way.
Assignment 304 Principles for implementing duty of care in adult social care Task A Supervision Notes As an experienced social care worker you have been asked to mentor a new social care worker. You plan to use a supervision session to explain about the duty of care and how this helps to protect individuals from harm and abuse. Prepare a set of notes to help you in this supervision session. In the notes, you must include an explanation of: Ai What is meant by the term “duty of care” Aii How the duty of care affects the work of a social care worker Aiii What having a duty of care means for a care giving organisation Aiv How the duty of care contributes to safeguarding individuals Task B Reflective account Bi Describe two situations which demonstrate a conflict or dilemma between exercising a duty of care and the rights of an individual. Bii Choose one of the situations and describe how best to manage the risks involved, explaining the reasons why this would be best practice.