ipl-logo

Constructivism In Professional Counselling

1462 Words6 Pages

This essay will discuss the multifaceted worldview supporting the need and application of constructivism in 21st century career counselling. Some theoretical and practical aspects will be looked into, to comprehend the principle dimensions and core components from which the conceptual framework of constructivism has been derived. The approaches that lay the foundation of constructivism in career counselling will be described with strong emphasis on real-life counselling scenarios. Linking theory with practice, counselling sessions will be assessed keeping in view the application of both constructivism and positivism. This assessment will therefore provide a background to better evaluate the effectiveness of constructivist approach in career …show more content…

Rather it is referred to as a metaphysical framework that presents a general method of planning life and career development. In the youth worldwide there are two cases; either they do not possess the required career information or they have the career information; instead, they lacked basic motivation and confidence to use the information more effectively in making career decisions. Consequently, the need for counselling approaches that empowered young minds to construct their own life and career stories was felt. Therefore, constructivist approaches gained prominence among career counsellors and the focus was shifted on empowering clients to shape their own choices in life and career by comprehending their own realities. Following the pre-emptive constructivist framework, there are some core counselling dimensions that are given due diligence by career counselors. For starters, keeping these essential dimensions in view a career counselling session was designed to determine the effectiveness of constructivism in modern day high school …show more content…

It was taken into account that the relationship did not establish only during the start of the session, rather the focus was on establishing a connection that lasted and strengthened toward the termination. In this mutual relationship, the client viewed her life and career in an ‘expert’ role. Additionally enhancing the relationship and engagement, the student was motivated and encouraged to narrate her life stories from past, current scenario, interests, desires, strengths, preferred career pathway and the ultimate future. Through story telling the student took the lead during the session and felt more connected and

Show More
Related

  • Sommunbulist Heron Jones Analysis

    364 Words  | 2 Pages

    Both the author of Sommunbulist, Heron Jones and the author of “How not to get into to college” discuss the focus on career will seemingly provide intrinsic happiness. Firstly, Alfie Kohn warns parents and educators about the high and unattainable goals in future career paths students will set for themselves by saying, “Nor would this mode of existence end at college graduation. The horizon never comes any closer. They would have to struggle for the next set of rewards in order to snag the best residencies, the choosiest clerkships, the fast-track positions in the corporate world. Then would follow the most prestigious appointments, partnerships, vice-presidencies, and so on, working harder, nose stuck in the future, ever more frantic… until,

    Read More

  • Reflective Account On Counselling Skills

    117 Words  | 1 Pages

    In the previous video I practised particular counselling skills, which when combined, increased the support given to the client. As I provided the client with attention, by having an open body language, nodding and using hand gestures, they continued to speak about the situation and how it is affecting them. I was then able to paraphrase and ask open questions which the client answered, going into further depth as I had, and was, showing that I was paying attention. By challenging the client through questioning, we were able to discuss and identify the main problem for the individual and create an action plan in order for the client to reach their goals, feeling a sense of progression.

    Read More

  • Hugh Whelchel's How Then Should We Work?

    435 Words  | 2 Pages

    Furthermore, how the concept of vocational calling influences the individual’s psychological well-being for both the Christian viewpoint and the secular perspective and how career counselors can aid in facilitating an environment where they can educate people in order to help them find their gifts. The first point that ought to be pointed

    Read More

  • Bar Mitzvah Case Study

    220 Words  | 1 Pages

    The client is struggling with her decision of where to take her life next. She has realized that she wants to go back to work but is conflicted with what type of job she should look for. The

    Read More

  • Being A Minority Student Essay

    811 Words  | 4 Pages

    Career counselors must be comfortable enough with clients to establish a working alliance that will enable the counselor to effectively listen to and meet the career development needs of the students. I believe that they must have the skills to address gender and racial discrimination and create a safe space for students to share their concerns and struggles. Counselors should also recruit appropriate role models to speak about careers in which African Americans have traditionally been underrepresented and what it takes to enter those particular fields. By seeing someone who is like them who are successful can be a great motivation and encouragement for minority students. It is also helpful to encouraging students to participate in internships within their fields of study may develop enhanced techniques to overcome perceived and real barriers in the workplace (Holloway,

    Read More

  • Reflection On Relationship-Based Practice

    970 Words  | 4 Pages

    The relationship based practise emphases the importance of the ‘use of self’ in interventions as it contributes to a professional’s experiences (Ruch, et al., 2010). This is supported by the professional capabilities framework (PCF) domain one (Professionalism) as it states the importance of making skilled use of self as part of interventions that aim to help clients and being able to maintain awareness of own professional limitations and knowledge

    Read More

  • Disadvantages Of Narrative Therapy

    1965 Words  | 8 Pages

    First, it allows the client to search for the past and find the hidden problem that the client finds in dominating their lives. Finding painful past, the client may find a relief that it can be edited and rewrite their story. Second, it focus on the client’s strengths and rather than weaknesses and failures. This is the beginning the client will restructure and re-author the change in their lives.

    Read More

  • Administrative Assistant Career

    1304 Words  | 6 Pages

    Children are frequently told of the importance of having a career and how his/her educational experiences are geared towards securing their future by achieving this goal. A career can be one’s passion, or a “calling”, as it were. It is encouraged to make the most of one’s talents and possibly fashion them into a profession, or to seize the opportunity the moment they are presented. The choices are vast and can be overwhelming to any adolescent or adult for that matter struggling to make the right decision. What they are not told is how the universe can play a vital role in deciding their future.

    Read More

  • Career Intervention Plan Examples

    737 Words  | 3 Pages

    Career education programs are the primary method used for providing career development assistance to students. Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. Students will also understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work. In addition, the program aim is to help students improve academic competence, graduate from high school, develop employability skills and implement a career plan and participate in a career pathway in preparing for post-secondary education and

    Read More

  • Constructivism Theory Of Children Of Poverty

    671 Words  | 3 Pages

    Qualitative research helps you find out why people feel certain ways, which gives you the chance to identify the reasoning (Qualitative Research Consultant Association, 2017). Knowing that children of poverty come to school with many concerns on their mine besides learning, it’s essential to have understand that. Respecting the circumstances of one’s life can only help you assist them better. Constructivism theory relates to the topic in so many ways, because students have to understand the relevance of what they are learning if we want it to be motivating for them. Relevance, or the why of learning, is important in constructivism theory.

    Read More

  • Social Constructivist Approach In Social Work

    895 Words  | 4 Pages

    Greene and Lee (2002) states that when considering the social constructivist approach an understanding of the way individuals function within society is important to appreciate the meaning they ascribe to their experiences of society and culture. Dean (1993 suggests that knowledge and meaning are created and influenced by institutions within the environment. From this individual suffering from mental illness will create their reality and will then view future experiences through this (Dewees, 1999) As previously explored dominate members of society determine values, beliefs and norms that is supported and maintained by that society. Kondrat and Teater (2009) suggest that if individuals do not ascribe to these they are considered ‘abnormal’

    Read More

  • Theories Of Career Counselling

    821 Words  | 4 Pages

    Mitchell and Krumboltz (2012) also argues that a barrier to set goals and to make satisfying choices is to have irrational believes about certain aspects such as career choices and development. Amundson (2009) suggest that clients need to identify these irrational beliefs to move past them and it is therefore important for the career counsellor to help clients identify them. According to the career decision-making theory, the primary focus of decision making and career development is learning through experiences and human interaction (Mitchell & Krumboltz, 2012). The third proposition of the happenstance theory states that it is important to focus on client behaviour (Krumboltz, 2009). “The success of counselling is assessed by what the client accomplishes in the real world outside the counselling session” (Krumboltz, 2009).

    Read More

  • Reflective Reflection In Counselling

    1021 Words  | 5 Pages

    Over the past one and half month, the class of PDE 502 (Counselling and Career Education) has taught me some major lessons for life in dealing with the clients in response to their emotional needs. The role of a counsellor is not unlike that of a friend where by it is nurtured by being in each other’s company, talking over everyday issues and sharing feelings. However, what sets a counsellor apart is their experience and the ability to apply counselling theories and techniques to assist people in gaining awareness, insight and explore ways of solving their own issues.

    Read More

  • Importance Of Conflict In Counselling

    1965 Words  | 8 Pages

    A counsellor faces many challenges in their professional life. It is crucial that they are aware of these right from when they begin on this path as a student, so that they can be better equipped to deal with these challenges and not let it affect their clients. After much thought and discussion with my peers, I believe that a value-conflict between the client and the fundamental values of the counselling profession, which I uphold personally as well, would pose the greatest challenge for me. My philosophical bewilderments lie in the subtle intricacies of the counsellor-client relationship, which puts the counsellor in a position to be able to influence the client. The essay will delve into the ethics and grey areas of value-conflicts in counselling through a reflection on my personal values, the professional values of the counselling profession and probable counsellor-client scenarios that would pose a challenge for me.

    Read More

  • Importance Of Confidentiality In Counselling

    1090 Words  | 5 Pages

    Within this essay, I will be describing how the helping relationship is initiated by covering ethical concerns, boundaries of the relationships, equal opportunities and confidentiality. I will also be explaining how relationship is developed. In counselling, the client and the counsellor both work together in order to help the client. When entering into a counselling relationship, it is vital that the counsellor opens him or herself into an empathic experience, of the hopes, fears and doubts of the client. The counsellor also brings to the service, an empathic, non judgemental understanding and a professional approach to the service.

    Read More

More about Constructivism In Professional Counselling

Open Document