Through this identification, the reader will attain a greater understanding of the requirements needed for competent mental health counseling. Role of Researcher Mental health counselors aside from specializations must be informed about the people whom they work for. Understanding the characteristics of their clientele, counselors seek to understand interests, attitudes, personalities and intelligent quotients (Sherpis, et.al., 2010). One method used to attain reliable and accurate data can be demonstrated through research within these areas. Variables within data both quantitative and qualitative must be approached from an unbiased perspective aimed at seeking relevancy to these clients.
Because counselors are responsible for assisting physicians in ensuring the best possible care for the client, it is important that I familiarize myself with psychotropic medication. However as a counselor I must also carefully consider the
Why is the initial consultation so important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time? The initial consultation is such an important factor in the treatment of clients because it allows an insight in to the client’s needs and reasons for attending for treatment. The more information that can be gleaned at the initial interview the better it will be for the therapist to provide the most effective treatment for that particular individual. The initial consultation is a chance for the person receiving therapy to understand is going to happen during hypnosis and what they can expect from the treatment An initial consultation form could be sent to clients to fill and return before the interview in order to give the therapist a better idea of the questions to ask when they meet.
Compare and Contrast Two Family Therapy Theories Professional counselors have many roles and responsibilities in the field of counseling. Professional counselors work with individuals, families and groups. Theories, principles and methods of counseling and psychotherapy are utilized to shape goals for the client (McGoldrick, Carter & Garcia-Preto, 2011). Implementing plans for action to prevent or alter the mental or emotional crisis will an area of focus while working with the individual or family. Assessments and treatment of mental illness are examined to find the most appropriate and effective diagnosis and/or treatment for clients and families.
To be able to discuss this subject it is important to describe first what we mean when discussing PCT, Person - Centred Therapy, also known as client-centered, non-directive, or Rogerian therapy, this is an approach to counselling and psychotherapy that places much of the responsibility for the treatment process on the client, with therapist taking a non-directive role. Person centred therapy emphasises person to person relationship between the therapist and client and focuses on the client's point of view; through active listening the therapist tries to understand the client's present issues and emotions. In person centered therapy the client determines the direction, course, speed and length of the treatment, and the therapist helps increase the client's insight and self understanding. Rodgers was born in rural Illinois in 1902. A shy and quiet child, he went to the university of Winconsin to study agriculture.
Treatment planning provides a road map for the counseling process (Erford, 2010). Assessment and diagnosis play the most important role in case conceptualization and treatment planning because it allows the professional counselor to gain a better understanding about the client’s issues and needs. Professional counselors’ assessment involves intake interviews, test and inventories, behavioral observations and relevant information from other sources (Barlow & Durand, 2003; Nystul, 2006). According to Erford (2010) the assessment process helps the professional counselor put together a diagnosis and set up a treatment plan. Professional counselors also need to consider how issues such as race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, family structure, trauma, and sexual and gender orientation affect a client’s presenting concerns and what impact these variables have on the acceptability of , and the access to, counseling (Erford, 2010).
Footsteps of a Mental Health Counselor: Week Eleven Application “I believe that the route people take in life depends strongly on the relationships they have with others, the obstacles they may go through, and how they find themselves in the mist of it all.” With this belief, I desire to someday focus my counseling on relationship issues and substance abuse counseling. However, I’ve found myself questioning what the life of a counselor looks like on a daily basis. Therefore this paper will unfold what life is like for a counselor, through the eyes of Marie Francis, an LPC and LCAS. Along with the information gathered, I will also incorporate the material learned throughout this course in order to provide a true reflection of what happens day-to-day for a counselor. Spending the day with Marie Francis really gave me a true insight on what the day-to-day life is like for a mental health counselor.
This will enable me to present my conclusion as to whether Person Centred Therapy offers the therapist all that is needed to treat clients. Counselling Course Assignment Can help client realise the solution but relies on them being able to be open and structured in their thinking and talking My experience in trying the person centred theory is that a client may not be able to structure their thoughts and just repeat themselves. An Introduced personality also does not always respond to open questions and clients may rely on counsellor for structure and some guidance. When practising this technique I found it limiting and the client (course colleague) was just repeating the same facts Advantages Client is given time to explore their problem and by articulating it they may become aware of aspects more clearly which can help them see a solution based on their experiences and lifestyle. Paraphrasing allows client to see that the counsellor is fully engaged and understand what they are saying.
Working toward positive change often requires you to step out of your comfort zone and take some risks. This is one of the reasons why informed consent is so important developing a relationship with your clients are one of the best ways to help them through their treatment plan. When a counselor uses informed consent they also have to inform their client of the risk of counseling like the stigma that may be attached, also that they may be treated differently at school, work, even home because of the negative views some people have of counseling. Corey, Schneider and Callanan (2011, p. 160) Writes “one benefit of informed consent is that it increases the chances that clients will become involved, educated, and willing participants in their therapy. Corey,
When a counselor provides an inaccurate diagnosis this is called misdiagnosis. According to Welfel and Patterson (2005), professional counselors are likely to make three mistakes in the assessment and diagnostic process (Mears, 2010). It is exceedingly important that counselors try not to misdiagnose clients because it may lead to a series of problems such as a delay in treatment, being provided the incorrect medication which may lead to other issues and it may cause a lack in the services and support the client may need. An example of a misdiagnoses is bi-polar disorder and depression, if a counselor does not take the time out to dig deep into the clients assessment the two disorders may be confused, which may lead to misusages of