The carer would encourage the individual to have more of a say in their day to day life, get them involved in decision making and feel valued. The individual would be inclined to reach goals if we all worked together. 1.2 Outline the benefits of working with an individual with dementia in a person centred manner. Benefits of working in a person centred manner will give the individual self-esteem and actually
Accepting the substance abuse issue will allow one to accept counseling. Once, a client has confronted the situation and accepted treatment it is important for the client to attempt to disengage themselves from the substance abuse and the behaviors that re caused or affected by it. Family support is important during the recovery process, however the support does not stop with just family; it is also essential for there to be support from friends. A good support system also has an impact on the family recovery process. When a client is recovery, the recovery process does not just affect the client but those around them are affected as well, which is why there is the community reinforcement and family training.
Understandably a counsellor may also experience a sense of personal familiarity, whilst counselling clients, but must remain emotionally detached at all times. Relating to clients, in a positive, open manner, encourages the client to disclose in a comfortable, confidential environment and provides the counsellor with the ideal setting in which to communicate in a supportive way. Using their own life experiences, a counsellor can demonstrate empathy, compassion and understanding without becoming personally involved in the counselling process. Becoming More Self-Aware Self-awareness is something that grows over a period of time and with exploration. Techniques, to access information about oneself, can be learned, and personal experiences can affect personal thoughts and feelings.
Shedding the stigma of their problems, the client is able to step back and examine themself as a whole person and become aware of not only who they are, but who they have the capacity to become as well. Rogers believed this was achievable in a few specific ways: 1) by displaying congruency, or being genuine with clients and allowing the client to experience the counselor as who they really are, not as someone hiding behind a stoic façade, 2) by demonstrating unconditional positive regard, or caring deeply and genuinely for the client and their well being, regardless of their choices and actions and 3) by being empathetic and understanding towards the client (Prochaska & Norcross, 2014). In a recent 2011 study of twenty people who reported psychotic processes (I.e- hearing voices, hallucinating, paranoia and unusual and sometimes harmful processes of thinking or behavior), researchers found that a specific method used in the person centered approach, namely unconditional positive regard, was the main component that was able to bring about positive change in these particular people. By the therapist not labeling their illness and
Langewitz et al (1998, p.230) describes person-centred communication as “communication that invites and encourages the patient to participate and negotiate in decision-making regarding their own care”. Nurses who demonstrate empathic communication, such as showing sensitivity and understanding to their clients and limiting actions such as making assumptions about an individual’s wants and needs are emotionally engaging with the service users and as a result, the service users feel adequately cared for and less anxious (Morse et al, 1992). According to a study carried out by McCabe (2004), patients
Some people may need to move from one care home to another, depending what is suitable for them. Good quality care that preserves dignity, treats people with respect and promotes independence can improve lives of care home residents with dementia. Treating everyone as individuals and making them informed of choices are the best person centred approach. Many people with dementia can make their own choices such as what they would like to wear, eat or drink. If anyone can’t express themselves we can inform them of the available choices with simpler answers such as yes or no.
The Role of the carer So a good adaptable person centred carer needs to have many skills and qualities. As Benson says, good communication skills, particularly listening are very important when interacting with the service user. “In working with elderly people it is often listening which is by far the most important part of good communication.” (Benson, 2000 p45) This is so the carer can develop a trusting relationship, for example, talking and listening to their stories or any anxieties they may have and try to help dispel their fears. This can be learned on the job though some carers can be naturally good communicators. Also observing the service user and noticing if their health or moods have changed and seeing ways to adapt to their needs, such as if they are in pain or feeling down, offering them a compassionate ear.
The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia – CU239P What is a person centred approach? A good care provider will follow the principles of person-centred care. The aims of this method of care are to see the person with dementia as an individual, rather than focusing on treating the person as a collection of symptoms and behaviours to be controlled or on abilities that they have lost. Person-centred care considers the person and families’ requirement’s as a whole, taking into account each case by their unique qualities, abilities, interests, needs, preferences, and treating residents with dementia with dignity and respect. Benefits of person centred care * Allows the client to retain a level of independence and capacities.
Define counselling and give examples of what is not counselling. Counselling is to help a client work through their issues in a safe and comfortable environment. The counsellor offers time, attention and respect to enable the client to explore and identify for themselves what it is that is troubling them, and gives them the opportunity for self-exploration. They will then be able to look at their thoughts and emotions to see how their behaviour impacts on themselves and others. It gives them a greater sense of personal skills to find ways to living a more resourceful life, giving them the confidence to take positive steps towards a better sense of wellbeing.
When the therapist is able to show an empathetic understanding of what the client is experiencing, it helps the client have a better inner understanding as well. • Unconditional positive regard – Therapists must always maintain a positive and non-judgmental view of their clients. Rogers’ believed that conditional regard and support from others lead to some of the problems clients mostly experienced. When they felt accepted without conditions and the fear of rejection was no more there, clients could openly talk about their