Category: Counseling
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Counseling and the Characteristics of Helping Relationships
Introduction Counseling is a multifaceted process that involves the creation of friendship, active listening and elevation of an individual to make a wise decision concord to his/her current challenges. In the context of counseling, counselors have a mandate to listen to people experiencing difficulties, showing genuine empathy and empowering them to solve their problems. In…
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Maintaining Confidentiality and Protecting Clinical Information in Counseling
Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion Reference Introduction Protecting clinical information and maintaining the client’s confidentiality is one of the most important elements of counselors’ ethical conduct. As Berton (2014) points out, violating confidentiality will not only ruin the client’s trust in the counselor but also damage the reputation of the entire counseling profession.…
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The State of Mental Health in American School-Aged Children The Role of School-Based Counseling The Concept of Child-Centered Play Therapy Conclusion References Abstract This research paper aims to conduct a theoretical review of literature on child-centered therapy. School-aged children are experiencing an increase in mental health issues that require the…
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PTSD Group Counseling
American Psychiatric Association (2013) defines PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) as a psychiatric disorder that can manifest itself in people that witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. What counts as a traumatic event is often contingent on individual perception. However, some of the most common categories of traumatic events include natural disasters, violent assaults, witnessing a…
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The Capella University Mental Health Counseling Program
Rarely do people stop to think of mental health unless they are forced by circumstances. In my case mental institution is a topic that always fascinates me because I have been around people who happen to have mental problems, I find them very interesting, and I would love to help them in any way I…
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Counseling Services in US Education System
Education policy consists of many components, the totality of which ensures the effectiveness of the whole process. This area includes many solutions, for example, the provision of medical services of various profiles to ensure the health of students. The purpose of this essay is to study the problems associated with advisory services in the field…
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Arranging Mental Health Counseling
I live in the state of Chicago, and in my hometown and in the immediate vicinity, there is no clinic where I could practice. This seems to me an omission of my entire hometown. In my opinion, mental support is one of the main inalienable privileges of a modern person. Concurrent psychology is on par…
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Group Counseling Termination
Table of Contents Steps Importance of Planning Challenges Termination Session Plan References Termination of group counseling requires many of the same skills used in ending individual counseling relationships. Group counseling typically have a set number of sessions, which makes it easier to anticipate the ending, but it is still a difficult process for group members.…
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Advocacy in Mental Health Counseling
Introduction In many cases, mental health conditions may impede productive communication with others. It may be complicated to stand up for personal rights and express concerns. Individual advocacy for people with mental health issues may resolve the abovementioned problems. There is a wide variety of advocacy techniques with distinct implementations, which may be beneficial under…
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Licensed Professional Counseling in Mental Healthcare
Introduction Licensed professional counselors are an important part of the healthcare team. Their skills are vital in ensuring that the population’s mental health issues are addressed in the most effective way possible. This paper will begin by reviewing an institution primarily focused on the delivery of mental health services. The elements of professional counseling will…