Counselling And Coaching Case Study

Once the therapeutic relationship is established in emotionally focused therapy the therapist can move on to the second task of assessing the relationships specifically focusing on patterns and cycles of behavior in the relationships (Greenberg & Johnson, 1988, p.72). The first part of the assessment process is to discuss what each partner thinks the problem is and what the goals are for therapy (Greenberg & Johnson, 1988, p.72). The therapist wants to understand each person’s role in the relationship and the reactions to different behaviors. These experiences are validated whenever possible through the therapist creating a safe environment (Greenberg & Johnson, 1988, p.72). It is important to validate what the clients are saying without making the other partner feel that they are not

The first one is the fact that people cannot be think as separate from their relationships. Since relationships are one of the core factors in our life, it would be inevitable to be effected by them in different ways. The way we chose to deal with these relationships may be maladaptive and we need to learn a better way of dealing. PIT enables the therapist and patient to work on the present feelings and thoughts, which may arise in current therapeutic relationship. Even if these feelings and thoughts appears in the therapy sessions, they are also patterns of thinking and feeling in real life settings.

Discuss how counselling uses an inter-disciplinary approach to helping with examples. “Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals” (American Counselling Association 2010). Counselling is a process of engagement of two people one who is professionally trained to help and the other is the seeker of help, to identify the solution of the problem underlying through purposeful conversations. Counsellor does not give advices or control his/her clients rather helps them to think more broadly about the issues in a free environment. It works on the principle of choices and unconditional positive support.

Narrative therapy is used by many therapists as a basis for various interventions such with individuals, families and communities. Narrative therapy is viewed as a collaborative form of therapy which works to identify the competencies, skills and expertise that a client shares in their personal narrative. Clients are considered separate entities from their problems. The strategy is to lower resistance and defenses and allows clients to address these issues in a more productive and creative manner. Externalizing the problems helps set a positive therapy discourse moving negative communication to more accepting, non-judgmental, and meaningful exchanges.

Acknowledging and considering these differences is essential to establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship. Another technique used by clinicians is to show understanding and addressing issues is by acknowledging the differences. It is important that client’s believe that their counselor is able to offer help and potential solutions (Delaware University, 2014). By communicating a desire to learn about the client’s belief-system, worldview, and methods of problem solving it is possible to develop culturally-sensitive interventions (Delaware University,

Introduction Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, person-centred form of communication which focuses on the language of change. ‘It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion’ (Miller et al., 2013, p.29). The technique of motivational interviewing was developed by two psychologists, Bill Miller and Steve Rollnick. Motivational interviewing is therapeutic to patients as it is based on a partnership, rather than a nurse-patient relationship (Heckman et al., 2010). There are four processes of motivational interviewing; engaging, focusing, evoking and planning.

It is important that the counselor makes questioning an important part of the therapy (Shaylee & Brownlee, 2007). The purpose of questioning is to make sure that the family will participate in communicating their experiences (Shaylee & Brownlee, 2007). When members of the family begin to tell their point of view, the way in which each person was affected is revealed (Shaylee & Brownlee, 2007). The therapist may be able to reach the family members that may have been considered as distant or hostile. Individuals like Gary may be able to feel heard without feeling judged.

I have participated in some empathy development strategies, such as developing interpersonal and interviewing skills and learning from empathetic role models. After reading this article, I am more aware that I must foster positive peer relationships and receive supervision and feedback from mentors. I must also take time between each patient interaction to reorient my attitudes and to remind myself that every patient requires empathy and

This strategy attempts to find common ground with the client through discussion and active listening (Kensit, 2000). Moreover, for the counselor to be genuine and hold unconditional positive regard for the client, they have to be nonjudgmental, sympathetic, and empathetic towards their client, no matter how their worldviews differ (Kensit, 2000). Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), takes on a different form using a philosophical bend to address the cognitive and behavioral issues of the client (Johnson, Nielsen, & Ridley, 2000). In the counseling sessions, the client and counselor typically focus on a set of problem and create therapeutic goals based on the client’s values (Johnson, Nielsen, & Ridley, 2000). After these problem areas have been address the counselor would then be interested in evaluating the core beliefs of the client and determine if they are causing more deep rooted problem areas (Johnson, Nielsen, & Ridley,

In existential therapy, therapists are mainly concerned with " understanding the subjective world of clients to help them come to new understandings and options." (Corey, 2009, p. 148). Helping clients accept the responsibility of their own lives allows them to move from emotional angst and self-deception, toward the joy of achieving personal potential (Corey, 2009). The therapist acts as a mirror, of sorts, to reflect some of the self-imposed constrictions and limitations preventing the client from further growth. Most existential therapists use a variety of loosely stated techniques with

Therapeutic alliance is building a relationship between client and the therapist. This relationship is important in order for the client to have some success with treatment. Assisting, client’s in identifying personal goals, strengths, and preferences for change in behaviors. Needs and abilities and engaging the client in a discussion to problem solve and steps to take to achieve goals. Therapist, provides instruction in helping client to set reasonable objectives to meet goals and developing trust in order for the therapeutic alliance can be established.

Psychotherapy theories provide a framework for therapists and counselors to interpret a client’s behavior, thoughts, and feelings and help them navigate a client’s journey from diagnosis to post-treatment. Theoretical approaches are an understandably integral part of the therapeutic process. As an upcoming vocational rehabilitation counselor I found myself pondering with so many different methods out there, how do you know which counseling approach works best for each client. Actually I found myself using a holistic approach various elements of different theories. In becoming a vocational rehabilitation counselor, I would like to be skilled in using the techniques and psychotherapy tools best suited for each particular client.

In order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the counselling process, the counsellor must employ a number of individual counselling skills. The effective use of these counselling skills enables the development a working therapeutic alliance therefore empowers clients to their perspectives regarding problem situations in their lives and create positive therapeutic outcomes (Egan, 2007). After watching and analysing my recorded counselling demonstration, I was able to identify the counselling skills that were used effectively, the skills that require improvement and the skills that were not demonstrated. Accordingly, this essay examines my ability to demonstrate basic counselling skills and the contribution of these skills to the formation

Counselors often first teach their DID clients affect and impulse control skills as well as skills for communication and cooperation among dissociated self-states that take place in the second stage. In this stage trauma may be processed in more detail, working through trauma-based feelings, thoughts, and impulses. Once again, it is important that sessions are carefully paced and some stability is maintained. (Brand p. 171) It is best for the trauma that caused the DID to be processed by the host identity, or the original person, otherwise traumatization may occur. In most cases, it is helpful to identify alters and assign roles to them based on why they were created and what part they play in the client’s identity.

In this theory, therapists facilitate self-review of people’s thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and experiences to understand their scope and assess their trends. Identifying trends helps to evade distress or adopt defense mechanisms so that they can adapt or change the patterns. In psychodynamic therapy, the therapeutic relationship is crucial since it shows the way a client associates with acquaintances (Higdon, 2012). Furthermore, the transfer of feelings can reveal how relationship trends affect the person currently, which can be influential in transforming the dynamic. Unconscious thoughts influence behavior, and the moment it processes painful feelings, they are alleviated by the defense mechanisms.