Running head: The Role and Life of a Mental Health Counselor The Role and Life of a Mental Health Counselor Mental health counselors provide counseling services for clients that suffer from personal issues (e.g. depression, substance abuse). Mental health counselors are trained to provide psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and diagnosis disorders of a specified population of clients in an individual or group setting, by helping them cope with mental and emotional problems (Erford, 2010). Counselors in the mental health profession are expected to maintain the confidentiality of records relating to the client’s treatment. Mental health professionals practice active listening and encourage the client to express their feelings.
Framework for Praxis: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner The concept of praxis, or “the practical application of theory”, has redefined the relationship between nursing theory and nursing knowledge (Praxis, 2012). The purpose of this paper is to assist this nursing scholar in developing a framework of praxis for her future role of an advanced practitioner specializing in neonatal care. First, this nursing scholar will introduce the concept of praxis, discuss the benefits of praxis to nursing, and explore the role of praxis in developing nursing knowledge. Next, an overview of the role of neonatal nurse practitioners will be provided. Then, this scholar will identify the ideological, theoretical, and ethical elements that both influence and contribute to the development of a neonatal nurse practitioner framework for praxis.
*”Mental health counselors work with individuals who are dealing with problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, family conflicts, suicidal thoughts and feelings, stress management, depression, problems with self-esteem, issues of mental and emotional health. *Mental health counselor, Lewis Wheatley, helps Jane deal with her addiction to drugs, and helps her try and get off drugs. He refers her to outside sources when she gets out of the hospital for community groups and sessions that deal with addictions. SLIDE 6 – *Psychologist *Client Jane Rose has committed to her other human service professionals in the hospital that she will meet with her psychologist, Brandi Rees, once a week until she feels that she is safe and stable. Brandi Rees tries to figure out Jane’s mindset and the background of her behavior including her “physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects.” (Intro.
Biopsychosocial Impact In this reflective account I will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding I gained from working with a service user in the community mental health setting where I had been based. The service user in question had a diagnosed of depression which was due to a stressful period in his life which had resulted in changes he was experiencing difficulties For this purpose I have chosen Gibbs (1988) reflective cycle (www.ahot) In compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) ( www.NMC) and the General Social Care Council code of conduct relating to client confidentiality (www.GSCC) I have changed the service users name and for the purpose of this reflective account I will refer to him as Albert. I was allocated the case of a gentleman of 72 who had previously been diagnosed with depression by his GP who had prescribed him anti depressants. Depression can be described as a range of symptoms and behaviours (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 15) which can indicate a mild to severe form of the illness which is usually expressed as sadness or worry and can affect an individuals daily activities (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 14). The symptoms include low or depressed mood, for the same two week period (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 14) which is accompanied by at least five other symptoms ranging from loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, inability to concentrate, disturbed sleep, poor appetite, self hate and suicidal tendencies (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 14).
A general feeling of needing to talk to someone about various things going on in one’s life some of the feeling’s or thought can be serious enough to see a counselor or a psychotherapist for e.g. suicide. People are looking for a non – judgmental, caring person to listen to. Therapist can also be used for personal development {spiritual, emotional, physically and psychological another reason to see a counselllor and psychotherapy is if you are experiences the following below: Divorce Marriage Death Sexuality Abuse/trauma Children issues Employment Anger management Bereavement Self –esteem Pregnancy Drugs Alcohol Mental health Phobias Anxiety Family Referred by your G.P Behavior issues
Diverse Nature of Psychology Lawanda Jennings PSY/490 April 2, 2012 Susan Ellis Introduction As a soon to be graduate student of marriage and family therapy, I eek to research and practice with the diversity of my professional in mind. In work, education, health and leisure arenas. It is important to understand diversity in perspectives and how this can applied to various clients. Diversity in psychology has led to applications in various field from medicine to education. The empirical nature of psychology affords psychology the privilege of scientifically explain behavior and establishing a treatment plan to solve or adjust behavior in many settings.
My interview took place at anonymous. This organization provides personalized “client centered” one-on-one outpatient therapy sessions. I interviewed the founder, anonymous, who specializes in treating Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Dependency issues. The main focus of anonymous practice is recovery from addiction. His goal is to help the addict attain and maintain abstinence from addictive drugs and behaviors and to recover from the hurt the addict’s addiction has caused in their life.
A Comparison of the Professional Roles of Nurses In this paper, the nurse’s unique role in providing inter-professional care, patient care quality and safety, cost effective healthcare, and care to diverse patient populations will be investigated. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), J.W. and a Nurse Educator, M.,H., were interviewed, their roles as nurses were analyzed using provided protocol to discuss the difference between research and quality improvement, also how informatics affect the quality of patient care. The two specialties based on the individual interviews will be compared and a copy of both interviews will be incorporated into the paper. Lastly, a reflection of findings will be discussed as to how nurses could contribute the information from the two interviews into their own professional growth and development.
Finally, hospitalization may be needed. Hospitalization is recommended when an individual has severe symptoms of antisocial personality disorder. This type of care is recommended when an individual cannot fully take care of themselves, or the individual is in danger of harming themselves or someone else. Some of the psychiatric options for hospitalization include 24-hour inpatient care, partial or day hospitalization, or in house treatment. In house treatment is where residents are offered a supportive place to live.
Treatments also now include what is called Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy to help patients manage sleep-wake cycles and stabilize daily living routines to help manage the disorder. Cognitive behaviour therapy available is designed specifically in the treatment of symptoms of this disorder. The therapy helps with symptoms of negative thinking related to depression and the impulsive thoughts of needing to attain certain items or situations at any given time with tragic outcomes if they are not attained immediately. This in turn helps patients to estimate risks of such behaviours unlike their current thought