After giving some thought about which theory has the most impact on my view of the counseling process, I realize that I relate to two theories, person-centered therapy and cognitive behavior therapy. At this point, due to lack of knowledge about both theories, I don’t see myself relating fully to both theories. However, there are a few factors from each theory that can be beneficial to the counseling process. I would like to discuss the person-centered therapy and then move on to cognitive behavior
person-centered theory is, its strengths and the limitations. Person-centered theory was developed by Carl Rogers. It is one of the most well-known and respected approaches to counselling. This theory focuses on the needs and feelings of the client, it is strongly a client-centered therapy. It promotes openness, change and growth in understanding in the counselling process. It provides an environment for both the client and counselor that is non-judgemental and accepting. It has many different strengths
psychoanalytic theory. According to The American Heritage, “ Psychoanalysis is the theory of personality developed by Freud that focuses on repression and unconscious forces and includes the concepts of infantile sexuality, resistance, transference, and division of the psyche into the id, ego, and superego” (Houghton Mifflin, 2005). This theory has had such a big impact on psychology, that it is even practiced today. Many other theories, have been developed from the basis of the psychoanalysis theory. The
upcoming counselors to understand this term and how it should be applied in the field of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In order for the counselor to benefit from this knowledge he or she must understand several aspects related to self-care strategies. To name a few are as follows; successful adherence to a self-care plan, personal development theory as it relates to supervision or mentoring, and understanding the qualities that lead to a therapeutic self. Important Self-Care for Counselors
professional counselor in regard to counseling international high school students is Adlerian therapy which has a strong focus on reeducating individuals and in reshaping society. I believe that in order for me to be able to understand someone's situation is important to know some information from his or her past. After studying the different types of counseling theories that can be used in counseling high school students the theory that I would like to use is the Adlerian theory. I would like to use this
Personal Theory Paper Evie Kuhn Liberty University Abstract This paper is the development of my personal theory on Christian Counseling. I use many scriptural references to support my beliefs and stress the importance of gaining wisdom and knowledge from the bible. It incorporates all of the presentations, readings, and critiques I did at Liberty University’s Theology and Spirituality in counseling course. I talk about how I integrate Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality into my Christian
counseling theories are as diverse as the counselors who practice them and the clients who experience them. Understanding and applying the appropriate theory for each unique client is imperative. Many career counselors use a variety of theories and techniques when working with students through their exploration and career commitment process. Career theories I will describe in this piece include, Social Cognitive Career Theory, Solution-Focused Career Counseling, and Super’s Development Theory. Additionally
Many of the concepts and or methods of this theory serve and techniques. The techniques used in the Bowen Theory are detriangulation which may be the most significant technique in the Bowen therapy (Kerr, & Bowen, p. 150). A counselor will determine how they will detriangulate based on the emotional process within the family. The Nonanxious Presence, is directly correlated to the self-awareness of the counselors own family-of-origin. It is important for the counselor to have acknowledged
conditions that everyone has and they can bring out creativity in people. If we did not have inferiority feelings, than we would not be driven to overcome them and we would not reach a higher level of development. When someone reaches around the age of 6, how we view ourselves creates a life goal. “The life goal unifies the personality and becomes the source of human motivation” (Corey, 2013 p. 104). Objective reality does not have a lot of weight in this theory, it is how we interpret and place meaning
This situation challenges counselors to struggle continuously with how to serve our clients most efficiently (Mireau & Inch, 2009). Wait list have been found to disparaging for clients. Mireau et al. concluded that clients on wait lists experience more problems and experience lower