It appears that the truth varies depending on the system that is employed. For the psychoanalyst the only truth stems from the unconscious and is not indicative of evident behaviour. While for the behaviourist, evident behaviour is the truth and the mind should not be used to assess what is true in regards to a client’s
This will include my belief that each person deserves to have a careful assessment or initial consultation from therapist to client and after careful consideration of the clients needs and preferences that the most appropriate screed would be used to benefit the client. . I will also discuss two very different hypnotherapists namely Dave Elman and Milton H Erickson. Lastly I will discuss hypnosis and mental health, and the tools that are often used in Hypnotherapy for assessment of a client, and to score an individual, which aids the hypnotherapist in the decision as to which style of screed to use in their clients therapy. Returning to the essay title, analizing the question as
According to the article, psychotherapy and counseling are terms that are often used interchangeable. It states that even being so similar, there are some elusive differences as well. Technically speaking, a counselor is an advisor working along with another person to solve a problem. The differences or similarities are based on the history of each specialty, and the focus and emphasis of the training they receive. It states that both counseling and clinical psychologists are trained to provide counseling and psychotherapy.
Sometimes clients come to therapy were the counsellor will know little or nothing about the condition the client has. Research in this case may be a form of invaluable guidance to the counsellor in terms of providing a “default therapeutic stance” upon on the initial encounter. Although research in counselling can only tell us possibility of something happening, Cooper (2008) points out that this knowledge can be priceless when there is nothing else to refer to. Research in counselling can also be beneficial to the counsellor in terms of helping the counsellor to gain an understanding of therapy from the client’s perspective. Cooper (2008) points out that research gathered on the clients experience of counselling may challenge the “assumptions and expectations” that counsellors possess on
It is viewed more as an attitudinal or philosophical approach to counseling rather than a theory of therapy because it is loosely based on existential philosophy and it is not tied to any particular therapeutic technique (Sharf, 2004). Broadly defined, existential therapy encourages clients to develop a full comprehension of their personal meaning of life and purpose of existence in the universe (Frankl, 1997; Yalom, 1980). It is suggested that a counselor develop his or her own
The theoretical orientation that is a foundation for this writer is the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This writer will discuss Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as her primary approach in terms of techniques, goals, therapist/client relationships and concepts. Other concepts, such as Carl Roger’s Person Centered Therapy will be blended into this writer’s orientation. This writer recognizes client’s are more likely to cooperate with therapy interventions if they feel they are in control of their direction of treatment and the therapist is genuinely interesting in their
Although not all programs are CACREP accredited, individuals who obtain a degree in clinical mental health counseling, or related degrees, are generally trained to conduct counseling or psychotherapy for those who are struggling with life problems, emotional issues, or mental health disorders. They are usually found working in a wide variety of agencies or in private practice conducting counseling and psychotherapy. The clinical mental health counselors’ professional association is the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), which is a division of ACA, although one can now be a member of AMHCA without joining ACA. Counselors have both an ethical and legal responsibility to be competent (Corey, Corey, & Callanan, 2011). For instance, the ACA (2005) ethical guidelines elaborate on eight areas of competence, including (1) practicing within one’s boundary of competence, (2) practicing only in one’s specialty areas, (3) accepting employment only for positions for which one is qualifi ed, (4) monitoring one’s effectiveness, (5) knowing when to consult with others, (6) keeping current by attending
Additionally, both crisis counseling strategies and psychotherapy must be carried out in an ethical manner by individuals trained appropriately to render the aid. The foundational similarity when utilizing either crisis counseling strategies or psychotherapy, is that a trusting relationship must be established between the care provider and the client in order for beneficial outcomes to occur (Everstine & Everstine 2006). In contrast, how and when crisis counseling strategies are used vary dramatically from psychotherapy. The major difference begins with time. Psychotherapy is generally a lengthy process whereas crisis counseling strategies are brief in duration.
‘Compare and contrast the different ways the person-centred and cognitive-behavioural approaches to counselling understand and make use of the counselling relationship’ This essay will compare and contrast two of the many approaches to counselling available today. Firstly, we will briefly consider what counselling is and the relationship between therapist and client. We will then go on to consider the similarities and differences between the person-centred and cognitive-behavioural approaches. We will see how these two methods are used within the counselling relationship and consider their aims and objectives. In conclusion we will see why it could be argued that the latter approach is the most useful for many clients.
There are different types of counsellors and counselling settings, for example there are lay counsellors, faith or religious counsellors and professional counsellors; while settings differ in terms of the level of profession, the social context of the cases, and whether the setting is for a group session or just a mere consulting room. Counselling is part of the supportive psychotherapy that helps relatively normal people to face specific problems of adjustment and help re-establish healthy modes of adjustment; and it is aimed at helping an individual through their crises. The counsellor listens to the persons’ problem, provides the client with information, propose course of action, advocate for further therapy where necessary and reassures the client about progress and expected outcomes. In this essay we will discuss personal experiences of a first time counsellor. Issues like negotiating entry into the counselling setting, and understanding the real time factors that are experienced by counsellors and their clients such as keeping up with the set contracts, communication (verbal and