Haen Vs Bergman

At a point in Noel Perrin’s life, he suddenly became conflicted over his masculinity. It was such a breakthrough, that he had to analyze the whole situation. Although it took some years to finally grasp the concept of it, Perrin is now comfortable and understands the logic behind the typical gender roles; not from research and other people’s work, but from his own experience and his own ideas.

A dual relationship in psychotherapy occurs when a therapist plays more than one role in his or her client’s life (Zur, 2015). In a non dual client therapist relationship, the only connection which the therapist has to his or her client is through their therapy sessions. Though it is possible that they may may have minimal contact with each other outside of the therapy sessions, they are not closely acquainted in any other way. Thus, there is no confusion over the role of the therapist or the nature of their relationship. In a dual relationship, the therapist is acquainted with the client outside of the client therapist relationship (Zur, 2015). For example, the client might be a friend, coworker, family member, student, or business partner of the therapist (Zur, 2015). Dual relationships are somewhat controversial in the field of psychology. Some psychological schools of thought have advocated for the avoidance of dual or mixed relationships whenever possible (Johnson and Ridley, 2008). Others have embraced and accepted them as necessary and even beneficial to the client therapist relationship.

For a long time, men and women have been dealing with the controversy of gender roles. In modern day, the battle for gender equality has been more known. In the story “Guys Suffer from Oppressive Gender Roles Too”, the author Julie Zeilinger explains how males are held to a more macho standard, but do have prevalent emotions. If we were to let go of these rigid rules about what is manly, there would be no standard for any gender. If that was reality, men shouldn’t have to feel humiliated about staying home, and if their companion makes more money than they do. Zeilinger talks about how males detach themselves from some emotions, and live a “life nub to a true range of human emotion” so they can meet this masculinity standard. However if males

From an early age, our society begins to construct gender identities. Males are pressed to learn “suitable” gender roles in accordance to the masculine expectations our society has created. This means from a very early age boys are taught what it means to be a man. Porter’s way to explain masculine socialization is through what is known as the “man box.” Inside the box is a list of socially valued expectations that compose what manhood is about. The box includes expectations/guidelines such as, “don’t cry or openly express emotions (with the exception of anger), do not show weakness or fear, demonstrate power control especially over women (aggression dominance), be a protector, do not be “like a woman,” be heterosexual, do not be “like a gay man,” be tough, athletic, and strong, do not need help, and view women as property/objects.” This idea of manhood is instilled in young boys head and continues to stay with them for the rest of their lives. A fear

Therapists work different theoretical perspectives to meet the client’s diverse needs. The object is to offer verbal and nonverbal, expressive therapies, such as Narrative, Solution-Focused and Brief Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Therapy. The concept is to take into account the therapist preferences and the issues that the therapist would like to approach for the client’s best needs. Therapist can integrate different orientations to guide the client.

Alexandra Bergman’s lack of self awareness allows others to forget that she is a woman and, at times, even human, which continuously builds the wall of isolation that surrounds her. As a result, when she reacts to situations as a woman would, rather than as “she” should, those around her don’t know what to make of it. Because she has been such a steady influence for so many years, those around her do not understand that perhaps she did have another dream besides working the land that she seems to care so deeply about. Her brothers in particular are unable to comprehend that Alexandra is a woman and was forced into the life she has lead by their father’s fantasy

Furthermore, Dryden (2008) has shown on interpersonal styles. The idea is that the degrees of interaction between therapist and client can always be modified either when the fit is poor or even when the fit is too abundant and inappropriate. For instance, Dryden has described a dynamic fit when the therapist’s behavior is dominant and friendly while the client’s behavior is submissive and friendly. On the other hand, if the therapist’s behavior is passive and neutral while the client’s behavior is too submissive and hostile, then an unproductive fit is established. Here, the responsibility of the therapist is to be aware of the situation and be able to adjust his own behavior to match with the client’s. The therapist should also be aware of the client’s change in their interactive style to establish a strong and firm therapeutic alliance (Dryden, 2008). In fact, it is significant to know that clients who behave themselves in a

Finding a good balance of closeness between the patient and the therapist is somewhat of a struggle between the two parties and it is important to find that perfect

During the different stages of therapy the therapist and client take on different roles. In the beginning part of

In this essay I will be exploring the various issues raised when a therapist initially meets a new client, including ascertaining personal circumstances and applying ethical and safe practise. I will also be looking at the importance of communication and understanding between client and practitioner.

There are many differences and yet there are similarities with how therapiest address clients as well as their friends in helpful conversation. Bertolino states in many of the chapters how a therapeutic relationship is to be successful which could also be used in everyday situations.

The myth of gender roles plays a pivotal role in This Boy’s Life- A Memoir by Tobias Wolff. Specifically, the myth of masculinity shapes much of the actions and experiences that occur. Toxic masculinity is commonly described as socially-constructed attitudes that describe men as being violent, unemotional, and sexually aggressive. The rules of masculinity that are implied in the memoir include displays of physical dominance such as fighting against others, use of weapons for power and control, domestic violence, and trying to win at everything. Sexual virility is discussed as bragging about sexual conquests and talking crudely about women around other men but generally trying to be hyper sexual. Another, key aspect of masculinity is to not show any emotion as others will perceive you as being weak which leads characters being unable to express how they feel about themselves and their conflicts. Males are taught to not get mad but to get even; this means retaliating by stealing or other means in order to get revenge. Within the memoir, Tobias’ perception of masculinity and his idea of what man should look and act like is demonstrated through Roy. Qualities that include being: “an expert hunter, conventionally handsome, [a mechanic or handy in general], does not need to talk more than needed, having a tattoo”(14). The myth of masculinity pigeonholes males from This Boy’s Life- A Memoir by Tobias Wolff by making them believe that they must act in a certain way in order to be

When comparing and contrasting the differences in the three approaches, I will review the relationship between client and counsellor. I will attempt to discover how the relationship is formed and how it is maintained during the therapeutic process. Once this has been established, I will then look at how the changes occur in the therapeutic relationship and which techniques will be used. I will compare and contrast the approaches of Carl Rogers, Sigmund Freud and Albert Ellis. I will look at how their theories have impacted on the counselling processes in modern times and throughout history.

Although some people believe that the sex role theory or the socialization model of gender as a process, in which we absorb instructions prescribed by the social institutions to act in the acceptable way to our biological sex, is a trivial issue, it is in fact crucial in terms of today’s concern over the gender formation. This significance is accurately noticed by Raewyn Connell, a renown sociologist who proclaimed her views in the essay “Gender in Personal Life” published in Gender: in World Perspective. In her work, the author reveals the flaws of the socialization model, states that psychoanalysis provides a moderately better clarification for the contradictory character of human development and offers a solution that people should actively learn through the dynamic character of gender formation. According to Connell, therefore, the definition of how we acquire gender should not be represented by the socialization model of gender but rather through the emotional contradiction as a part of psychoanalysis and, more importantly, thorough the active and dynamic character of gender formation.

This paper explores the different themes of development throughout the lifespan and challenges of a character in a movie. Theories of development have varied over time as well as the approach taken by each of the developmental theorist. This paper will examine Freud, Erickson Piaget and XXX theories and how they apply to the development of the individual as he transitions through stages of his life and how they can be beneficial during counseling and interventions.