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Approach To Counselling
Approach To Counselling
require treatment for some sort of behavior change, such as addictions, phobias and anxiety disorders.
Based on the principle that behavior is learnt. Therefore be unlearnt, or reconditioned. Behavioral Therapy concentrates on the 'here and now'
behavioral therapies, and involves changing the way you think (cognitive) and how you respond to these thoughts (behavior).
CBT focuses on the 'here and now' instead of focusing on the
cause of the issue, and breaks overwhelming problems into smaller parts to make them easier to deal with.
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CBT is based on the principle that individuals learn unhelpful
anger anxiety depression drug or alcohol problems eating disorders obsessive-compulsive disorder phobias post-traumatic stress disorder Sexual and relationship problems
HUMANISTIC APPROACH
Humanistic therapy emerged in the 1950s This approach focuses on recognizing human capabilities in areas such as Creativity personal growth and choice.
Two major theorists associated with this approach are Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.
The main is to find out how individuals perceive themselves here and now and to recognize growth, self-direction and responsibilities.
This method is optimistic and attempts to help individuals recognize their strengths
explore creativity, personal growth and self-development, as well as acknowledging a variety of choices.
The foundations of the humanistic approach provide the client
with a deeper understanding of who they are, what they feel , the opportunity to explore the possibility of creating personal choices. It encourages self-awareness and self-realization.
provide an environment in which the client does not feel under threat or judgment.
This enables the client to experience and accept more of who
they are as a person, and reconnect with their own values and sense of self-worth.
This reconnection with their inner resources enables them to
GESTALT THERAPY
Gestalt Therapy focuses on the whole of an individual's
more self-aware, taking into account their mind, body and soul.
TRANSACTION ANALYSIS
Transactional Analysis was developed during the late 1950's by psychiatrist Eric Berne.
Berne recognized three key ego-states - Parent, Adult and Child. The Parent ego state is a set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors we leant from our parents and other important people. The Adult ego state relates to direct responses to the 'here and now' that are not influenced by our past. The Child ego state is a set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors learnt from our childhood.
Transactional Analysis seeks to identify what goes wrong in communication and provide opportunities for individuals to change repetitive patterns that limit their potential.
EXISTENTIAL THERAPY
Focuses on exploring the meaning of certain issues
GOALS OF COUNSELLING
Goals of counseling in General:-
1. Providing the psychological support. 2. Adjustment and resource provision 3. Problem-solving and decision making. 4. Improving personal effectiveness, 5. Insight and understanding. 6. Self actualization 7. Achievement of positive mental heath.
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Remedial Goals (medical model) : goals of counselling are
facilitating self-directedness
ROLE OF A COUNSELLOR
A positive influencer Enthusiastic Caring Supportive trusting Focussed Goal-oriented Knowledgeable Attentive Clear and concise patient Observing Responsive
QUALITIIES
Empathy Genuineness Warmth Concreteness Sense of humor Tragic sense Self awareness