That is why people avoid change. To encourage people to assist with the change, you must create a sense of urgency (Kotter, 1996, 1998) 2) You can try and battle the resistance to change that people have by yourself, or you can make your life much easier by enlisting the help of others. To counteract resistance, one option is to form a powerful coalition of managers to work with the most resistant people. 3) While it is not impossible to get things done without a definite plan of action, it is much simpler (and you get more cooperation) if there is a clear plan in place. Creating a vision and the strategies for achieving the vision will help expedite the change.
The theory may have some validity in its basis but the idea that it is the all-encompassing answer to mental health problems and inappropriate behaviors encourages the belief that the theory has some serious errors. Changing negative thoughts to positive thoughts can be a powerful and effective tool of change Backus refers to this change as “truth”. Changing misbeliefs to “truth” may be effective for an individual who has a normal thought process and is able to master some of the techniques prescribed in this theory. Yet, the idea of telling a clinically depressed, schizophrenic, or an obsessive-compulsive person to use the power of thought alone to change their action or state of being seems unrealistic. Backus seems to ignore the idea that behavior development is influenced by more than thought alone.
Although this paper is in many ways critical of traditional REBT, its primary aim is not to argue against REBT but, more constructively, to further inter-disciplinary debate. The development of REBT This is how the Albert Ellis Institute defines REBT: REBT is a practical, action-oriented approach to coping with problems and enhancing personal growth. REBT places a good deal of its focus on the present: on currently-held attitudes, painful emotions and maladaptive behaviours that can sabotage a fuller experience of life. REBT also provides people with an individualised set of proven
It is a tool that enables a shift of power from professionals to the people who use the service. Person centred planning is a practical way for people to have choice and control in their lives. Person centred approach Person centred approach based on Carl Rogers work takes control away from the expertise of a therapist/carer towards a theory of that the individual can find fulfilment of their personal potentials. It can be difficult to put into practice because the approach does not use techniques but relies on the personal qualities of the person/carer to build a non judgemental and empathic
Counseling compared to psychotherapy, has a shorter term of treatment and treats a specific problem or issue. Counselling encourages its client to have a change in behaviour that is causing them problems. They guide its clients to figure out the solutions to their issues on their own. Unlike coaching, it deals more with emotional and behavioural problems of its clients. And mentoring motivates its clients by sharing their own experiences to their client to help them improve their performance in the same field.
Some people, especially psychologists, believe that the best way to give advice to our friends, family and other people is to identify what they want and then advising them about how to reach that they desire. However, other people, including psychoanalysts, think that it is not necessary to find out the interests and goals of the people who are asking us an advice. As you can see, this issue is a controversial one but a closer examination reveals that identifying what people want is mandatory in order to give a good advice. My reasons are the following: First, if we don’t identify what people want, probably we will give a wrong advice. In other words, if we don’t consider the motivations of these people who look for an advice, probably we will advise them based on our personal desires and goals, which probably may be the opposite of these people want.
Yalom (2003), emphasises the 1st step is to accept responsibility: “Once individuals recognise their role in creating their own life predicament, they also realise that they have the power to change the situation” Van Deurzen (2002a) does not vie clients as “sick”, but as “clumsy at living.” and unable to lead a productive life. In Existential therapy attention is given to client’s immediate, on-going experience with the aim of helping them to develop greater presence in their quest for meaning and purpose (Sharpe & Bugental, 2001) The therapist’s task is to encourage clients to explore their options for creating a meaningful existence. * We are not victims of circumstance * We are the architects of our own lives. 1.2
Assertiveness: Assertiveness is one of the key essential skills in the modern working environment which means standing up for what you want, stating your needs clearly and expressing opposition where possible. However, be mindful that your aim is to solve the problem and get the best result and not to be seen as being aggressive. Being faced with situation such as managing difficult tenant/service users/staff, dealing with aggressive people such as drug users, mental health, or bullying at work etc. policy and procedures should be in place to handle individual situation. If handled correctly, there are benefits when assertiveness is applied such as: better time management, increased self esteem and the ability to negotiate more effectively.
Dependence-Development engrains in us responsibility based on self-direction and independence of adulthood. Although, if the individual does not make this leap it may lead to a lack of self-direction, self-control, and self-responsibility. 6. Hypochondriasis-This could be seen as a security mechanism against anxiety. The excessive concern is displayed in terms of the individual’s health and this exhibited even during ordinary diseases and even imaginary symptoms.
For instance, the common social activities of the heartbrokens may change, evidently seen from the attempts to avoid anything that can possibly trigger the unwanting recollection of the past. Wit the fear occured from the avoidance, some would even pull themselves away from their favorable activities. Apart from that, a change to extraversion ensues. Following a certain study, the reduction to extraversion happens to most people, lessen their desire of socialization while evading their past triggers [7]. Despite the effect on the majority, the minority gain increase in extroversion instead, yearning for the steps closer to a new