Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Unit Title: K/601/7632 Counselling Theory Unit Summary: Learners will analyse one major therapeutic model to influence, inform and empower their practice as a counsellor. They will also compare other therapeutic models with the major model. Learner name: Claire Bracegirdle Tutor name: Margaret Shacklady Learning outcome 1 – understand a major therapeutic model of counselling Assessment Criteria 1.1 Analyse the philosophy of one major therapeutic model in relation to . Its origins . Historical development to the present day .
The development of PCA stemmed from Rogers experience of being a client and his experience of working as a counsellor,which gave rise to the views he developed about Behaviourism and psychoanalytic approaches to counselling. Rogers felt that in general terms, that Behaviourism seemed to take the view that human beings are organisms that only react to stimuli, developing habits learned from experience; the individuals are helpless and are not responsible for their own behaviour. These views were strongly challenged by Rogers, however, it was not until 1945 that Rogers counselling theory and practice began to make an impact. In 1951 he wrote the book called
Structuralism was developed by a man named Edward Titchener who was a student of Wilhem Wundt. Titchener was extremely interested in learning about the structure of the consciousness. He believed in the use of experimentation for the science of psychology (Kowalski & Westen, 2009). The second school of thought, functionalism, along with structuralism was the two schools of thought which were dominant in the beginning of psychology (Kowalski & Westen, 2009). Functionalism studied the psychological processes which enable individuals to be able to adapt to their environments; each psychological process has an important role which is their main point of focus.
My name is ______ and I am a psychologist with expertise in the Gestalt therapy perspective. The Gestalt therapy perspective is a type of therapy considered to be existential and experiential forms of psychotherapy. This perspective focuses on personal responsibility of decisions made by the individual as well as the individual's experiences in the past and present. This form of therapy holds strong emphasis on the importance of a client- therapist relationship, and the experiences related to environment and society of the individual. The Gestalt therapy examines the adjustments the individual takes charge of, allowing the individual to make choices related to the situation of their life, overall.
They were limited to simple answers such as ‘just, I just wouldn’t join the course’ without any sort of real explanation. Another example of conformity is the Asch experiment. This experiment was conducted by Solomon Asch who was a psychologist. It was a famous experiment designed to test how peer pressure to conform would influence the judgment and individuality of a test subject. In the experiment, participants were asked to match a reference line with another one line
The psychologists observe and simplify what they see. Reading all the action, face and palm will not be accurate as solid. That is why now days the scientists has invented machine to detect lies. Our brain has certain waves to recognize our behavior Therefore, more to science to be concluded in the field of psychology. Psychology also can be in the field of biology.
This essay will evaluate how a psychologist and a member of the public might each reach conclusions or form matters of opinion of which they ‘feel certain’ and how the meanings attached to what they ‘know’ might be different. Introduction 3: This essay will aim to draw comparisons between the way in which Psychologists gain knowledge and the methods which are used to gain knowledge by the general, or lay, public. The essay will begin by detailing the methods used by psychologists for knowledge acquisition, known as the scientific method, followed by the various methods of belief fixation used by the lay public, such as tenacity, authority and pure reason. It will then go on to make detailed comparisons
RUNNING HEAD: Existentialism Existential Psychotherapy: Theory, Practice, and Research Nadine Duckworth EDUC 5705 - Counselling Psychology: Theory October 29, 2007 Existential Psychotherapy: Theory, Practice, and Research Introduction Existential therapists assist clients to develop a deeper understanding about life, enhance their self-knowledge, and become the authors of their own reality. Existential psychotherapy can be seen as a tapestry of intersecting practices, all oriented around the concern of the lived human experience (Cooper, 2003). In this paper, I will explore the history and philosophical ideas of existentialist theory, examine its descriptive and prescriptive value with regard to therapeutic practice, and evaluate the research in support of it. I will conclude with the proposition that existentialism is a very broad theory that has many potential applications, and is in need of more research to support its practices. History of Existentialist Theory As long as humankind has been consciously aware of its own existence, there have been existential ponderings.
My interpretation of this definition is that psychology, while unique to each person, is the culmination of all experiences which ultimately identifies a being and can at times predict or evoke certain behaviors. In the clinical sense, psychology can be a useful tool when controlling behavior, gathering data for an identified population or attempting to explain the what and why’s we encounter everyday of our lives. Psychology and Life (19th Edition) goes on to describe the evolution of modern psychology, which can trace its beginnings to ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. Plato and Aristotle had opposing views that weighed heavily on modern psychology. On one hand Plato believed in more of a nativist view, in which assumes that people are preprogrammed for certain behavior due to their lineage from the time they are born (Gerrig, R. J. and Zimbardo, P. G. 6).
This paper discusses a life experience, for this instance it is a reoccuring dream, and explains what theories can be applied to the experience. It further describes how these theories are use within social service practice. It is important that a social worker is able to identify life experiences and relate them to human development theories in order to link theory with practice. It is also important to understand the theory’s relevance to social service practice to ensure the best outcome for the client or situation. Exploring the human mind goes beyond conscious thoughts and many human development theories relate to thoughts and feelings which remain unknown to the individual.