Values in Counselling and Integration of Individual Theories

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Values in Counseling and Integration of Individual TheoriesCounseling is a profession that tailors the approach to the needs of the client, presenting issues and the personality of the individual. A counselor’s approach is also unique based on belief systems and personal values. Counseling is an activity where personal values are an important part of the development of the individual and the community at large. Counselors are in a unique position to be able to affect the society in which we live, guiding clients in decisions that often have a dramatic life changing impact. This paper is an expression of my current thinking regarding a theoretical perspective of individual counseling. My approach is founded on understanding of irrational beliefs and the implication of this on thinking, feelings and behavior. Combining the rational therapy process with a focus on emotions creates a personalized approach to therapy. This focus complements the three components of personality, thinking, feelings, and behavior by providing depth to the reason behind our thoughts. Individual’s feelings are the first indicator that something is not right in the individual “system”. Individuals may also not be aware of faulty reasoning at core levels that gave rise to the current breakdown that brought them to the counselor. Belief systems lead to thinking, feeling, and actions. These responses may be a symptom or a trigger that leads to inappropriate behaviors often used as coping mechanisms. Values and Feelings in Counseling In this perspective on individual counseling is the behavior link between feelings and thinking. Feelings of sadness, apprehension, and anxiety create the desire for a response that exhibits in behavior, either socially or privately. Behavior is motivated to produce a change in the operating system. If the responsive behavior based is on faulty emotions and irrational

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