...Running Head: CONFLICT Metaphoric Conflict Resolution Mariah Sanchez University of the Rockies: ORG 7270: Theories and Techniques in Group Counseling & Psychotherapy Dr. Alison Walls January 10, 2010 Metaphoric Conflict Resolution Conflict arises when two incompatible opinions intersect. Alternatively, conflict resolution should lead to a reduction in the severity of the conflicting intersection. Conflict can be a valuable experience when managed effectively and constructively. Experiencing a heightened awareness that a problem exists that needs to be resolved and can lead to improvement in the quality of relationships you have with friends, co-workers, and family members is the final objective of conflict resolution. There are as many anger management and conflict-resolution approaches as there are schools of psychological thought. Nevertheless, literature points to the effectiveness of the cognitive-behavioral approaches to anger management as most successful (Leseho, 2010). One important consideration of cognitive-behavioral techniques is that individuals must be able to access their personal cognitions. When targeting a heightened state of arousal, techniques such as paraphrasing, restructuring, and self-talk, include skills that may be available to some individuals but not to others. The specific approach discussed in this paper will examine the discovery and exploration of personal metaphors in anger – a less threatening approach to addressing...
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...Conflict Resolution in the Relationship Coaching Model Vernon Brant Liberty University Abstract The purpose of this paper is reflect on the information gathered as it pertains to conflict resolution in the field of relationship coaching. A brief description of conflict resolution styles will be discussed as well as how individuals process information. Individual personality types and assessment tools will also be addressed as to how they play a role in conflict resolution. Basic strategies for conflict resolution will be suggested and reflected upon. The conclusion of this paper will contain the thoughts of this student author and how the learned principles of conflict resolution will affect his coaching endeavors. Conflict Resolution in the Relationship Coaching Model From the start of time man has struggled with conflict; both in the interpersonal sense as well as in relationships. The Bible gives an account of when sin entered the world the in chapter three of Genesis. Here the reader learns how God became conflicted with Adam. Adam quickly became conflicted with Eve and blamed her for the situation at hand. Not to be undone, Eve became conflicted and blamed the serpent for their troubles. Eventually Adam turned the tables and blamed God for the whole ordeal (NASB). So we see the need for some sort of resolution and hopefully in today’s times that resolution will not be as harsh as what God had in store for Adam and Eve. This student author has a passion for marriage...
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...|8806 NW 38TH DRIVE # 4 CORAL SPRINGS FL | | |954-632-5322 | | | | |Date of Submission: |November 26, 2012 | |Title of Assignment: |Reluctant Workers | CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in this paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I have added quotes whenever I used more than three consecutive words...
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...Price Counseling 6306: Ethics and Legal Issues Walden University Comparing Codes of Ethics The mental health counseling profession is guided by basic ethical guidelines that outline legal and moral responsibilities. Professional standards are necessary for counselors to understand the implications of their actions and behavior in the field. Good intentions do not guarantee appropriate practice. The American Mental Health Counselors’ Association (AMHCA) and American Counseling Association (ACA) provide standards for education and training counselors to better understand their role and provide oversight of ethical and legal issues commonly experienced by counselors on a day to day basis. Similarities between AMHCA and ACA Codes of Ethics The spirit and commitment to competent application of counseling procedure and professional courtesy is the underlying theme shared by the principles and guidelines of the AMHCA and ACA ethical codes. The ACA standards in Section A regarding the Counseling Relationship explore the counselor’s relationship to the client in regards to sensitivity and the mission to safeguard the client from harm during counseling process. (ACA 2014) The AMHCA principle under I.A.1 “Primary Responsibility”, also addresses the overall goal of counselors to look out for client welfare by following appropriate process and procedure. (AMHCA 2010). Differences between AMHCA and ACA Codes of Ethics The AMHCA principle referencing resolution of ethical...
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...Running head: VALUE REFLECTION PAPER Values Reflection Paper Value Reflection Paper An important personal value that I hold in my life is my spirituality. Spirituality can have many different definitions, depending on who is asked. It can be something as simple as looking for a higher meaning to life, or something so complex that one can base their beliefs, religion and overall life around it. There are several different ways to express one's spirituality; rituals, songs, dances, stories, and writings are all common methods of expression. Finding spirituality in something can make someone feel enlightened and bring strong emotion and deep feeling. Several authors have based some of their writings on their spirituality. Some of these writings are as intricate as the Bible or as basic as an article in a local newspaper, but the meaning and passion behind them should never be doubted. In my personal value system and for the purpose of this Value Reflection paper, spirituality is forever tied to knowing God and doing God's will. We often hear the word "spirituality" used to signify that one has faith in a higher power. Spirituality as it is seen in Christianity is to believe in God. As a Christian, we believe that God loves us. We believe that Jesus died for us. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead with all power in his hand. Spirituality as it relates to Christianity says believe on a merciful God that loves and offers us redemption in spite of, and because of, our sins...
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...* * * * * * * * * Case Study: Steve and Cindy * * PACO 603 Premarital and Marital Counseling * * December 11, 2013 * Case Study: Steve and Cindy * When entering into marital counseling, a couple is often seeking help to resolve differences or problems either one or both are struggling to overcome. Steve and Cindy have recently begun this journey by seeking help with their marriage from a pastoral counselor at their church who uses Olson’s PREPARE/ENRICH program (2009). They have both taken the program’s online tests, which cover a multitude of key areas such as the couple’s background, relationship dynamics, and personalities. This paper addresses three main areas including the identification of the couple’s key strengths and weaknesses, a discussion of potential issues with the couple’s personality, and the development of a plan to counsel and support them through church ministry. * Key Areas Identified * Hawkins (1991.p.23) describes the concept of intimacy as “oneness with healthy separateness”. When reviewing the results of Olson’s PREPARE/ENRICH report (2009), it becomes evident that many areas of strength and weakness exist in the couple’s relationship. The answers provided under idealistic distortion indicate that both Steve and Cindy realize that there are problems in the marriage needing to be addressed but Steve is minimizing the severity of the problem. Cindy’s results state that she is...
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...Sexuality Paper: Marriage Infidelity Abstract This paper will cover the topic of marital infidelity. In recent years divorce has gone over 50% and Christian divorce has grown closer to 57%. Why are there so many couples willing to throw in the towel? Adultery is the cause for many, certainly not all, divorces that occur in our country. There are many reasons why a spouse will choose to stray from the marriage, as well as many reasons for that the marriage should be worked on and saved. God has blessed us with marriage. God wanted us to have a “helper,” someone who could walk through this world with us. God wanted us to have somebody who we could share our joys with and somebody who could keep us focused on His purpose for our lives. Proverbs 6:32- Whoever commits adultery with a women lacks understanding, he who does so destroys his own soul. In the culture of current society the idea of marriages seems to be slipping into being a thing of the past. Monogamy within a marriage seems to losing ground even faster than the idea of marriage. This paper will be outlining the rise of infidelity and the role that society has had in not just looking the other way, but oftentimes praising the act as “human nature.” Is it possible to bring marriage back to its roots, and return the marital bed to one of loyalty, respect, and spiritual oneness? As Carder states, “What is most needed upon the revelation of an affair is compassion and understanding, not condemnation. That the...
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...Conflict Intervention and Recommendation Paper Introduction Whenever there are issues within a family that led to separation, as it has with the Patton family, professional intervention should be considered. The manner in which these issues are conflicts are confronted could determine the mental health of the family involved in the conflict. Conflict is a fact of life (Wilmot & Hocker, 2011). When conflict is handled in a timely manner mental health is improved and the likelihood of depression is dissipated. The Patton family is experiencing major issues because of the avoidance of conflict, and avoiding channels that could facilitate in resolving their conflicts. Professional intervention such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation all have positive outlooks; however, they present challenges as well. This evaluation will consider each of these processes and determine which would be most effective in resolving the Patton families conflicts. Evaluate The Benefits Mediation has many advantages, it is a less expensive alternative than the docket in the courthouse. When considering the Patton family situation mediation encourages collaboration, and cooperation. They need to come together and start a dialogue between each family member. Conflict cannot resolve unless there is effective dialogue between the disputants. Mediation can respond to many concerns, when delving into the lives of the Patton's it is important that every issue is addressed not just the concerns of the...
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...Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking Paper By Jeffrey K. Kelley University of Phoenix Psy/400 Professor Sherri Sedler Biblical Tips and Tools for Conflict resolution: Conflict is all around us, in our homes, churches, communities and work environment. How we handle each conflict will determine whether we strengthen our relationship or break it up. Each situation can be dealt with in a way that can bring healing to a relationship instead of animosity and further pain. Often conflict is looked upon as a negative experience that many refuse to take part in because of poor conflict management skills but if both parties are willing to sit down and talk it can have a positive outcome. When conflict is dealt with correctly and successfully from the start then there will be a greater understanding from each individual involved and an increased likelihood of unity and an improved relationship. “It strikes me as a bit more than ironic that theological education requires certification in Pastoral counseling but absolutely no training in conflict management.” Dr. David Roozen. The Disturbing Trend in the USA Research conducted by the Barna Group has revealed two stunning facts: (1) not only is the majority of the nation's non-churched population comprised of people who consider themselves Christians, but that (2) about four out of ten of these stopped attending due to a "painful" or otherwise "negative" ordeal. Moreover, the problem is getting worse. Based on current...
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...| What are the issues related to Employee relations in today’s world? | GB520 Strategic Human Resources Management | | Rebecca Childs | 9/20/2013 | | Abstract This paper is written to explain what employee relations means as well as its effects within an organization. It also discusses ways in which an organization can improve its employee relations ability and make for a more positive working environment. What is Employee Relations? Employee Relations involves the body of work concerned with maintaining employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation, and morale (Dolinka, 2013). Employee Relations works to try and prevent or resolve issues that may come about in the work place and may affect the productivity of employees while at work. Employee Relations involves a large amount of communication to take place between the employer and his/her employees. Communication between management and employees concerning workplace decisions, grievances, conflicts, problem resolutions, unions, and issues or collective bargaining (Business Dictionary, 2013). The communication is necessary for problems or issues to be discussed and resolved to eliminate conflict in the work place. Employee Relations and Legal Issues Employee Relations stem from various aspects of employment and labor laws (Scott, 2013). These laws were created due to issues of workplace harassment, discrimination, and the need for equal employment opportunity...
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...Effective Methods of Resolving Conflict in a Diverse Workplace Running head: RESOLVING CONFLICT IN DIVERSE WORKPLACE Your name here Your University name here Table of Contents Abstract 3 Problem Statement 4 Literature Review 10 Draft Research Design 22 References 29 Abstract Workplace conflict must be analyzed as a social phenomenon and this social context means that conflicts are caused by a wide variety of factors, including an increasingly diverse workplace. The focus of this study is on how these forms of social conflict are managed and resolved in the workplace – which has become increasingly more diverse in recent years – with particular attention to innovative perspectives that facilitate better understanding of conflict resolution and improve approaches to conflict management. Managing conflict is undoubtedly one of the most critically important dimensions of the management of the employer-employee relationship. While conflicts or disputes are a natural result of the structure and operations of the workplace, employers need efficient ways to resolve such conflict quickly and fairly to avoid the many negative costs generated by unresolved problems. As the generally weaker party in the relationship, employees need the protection provided by both formal and informal dispute management systems aimed at achieving organizational justice. This issue, as well as many others, is addressed through...
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...“Developing Effective Communication in the Marital Relationship” Abstract According to research a couple’s ability to communicate with one another is the single most important contributor to a happy stable and satisfying marriage. According to the current divorce statistics, 50% of marriages end in divorce due to the lack of communication skills and or poor problem solving skills. When communication dissolves between husband and wife, the marital relationship also dissolves. It is vital for couples to ascertain the necessary skills that promote healthy and effective communication. The following paper will outline the interviewed couple’s problems with communication, provide current statistic of married couples who struggle with effective communication, reasons that contribute towards poor communication in marital relationships, and helpful techniques, actions and treatments that are helpful in fostering strong heathy communication between husband and wife. Keywords: marriage, communication, active listening, techniques Introduction After conducting a thorough interview with the Meredith’s, a middle aged married couple, the major problem that was noticed was there inability to effectively communicate in a healthy and respectful manner. The particular area of communication that the couple struggles with involves active listening and nonverbal gestures. Both husband and wife lack the ability to attentively listen to what one another is really saying to each other. While...
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...Helping and How to do it Rebecca Harshman BSHS305 Rachel Ritchie For this paper in particular we will be discussing the things problems that are faced by human services clients. In contrast, we will also discuss the coping skills that are offered to them to help them address the problems that they face. I think one of the first things that the clients can face is even finding the services within their community to help them with the issues that they are facing. Whether the issue is that the only places near them do not accept their insurance or there is no place local to them. Sometimes there are places that will accept people with low-income and no insurance but it is dependent on whether or not they have received any government funding or community aid to assist with the mental health needs of those local to them. As budgets change, this too can change and cause some to lose the help that they have finally had the strength to try and get. Other issues that could be occurring could be related to the stigma that is often associated with a large number of mental health issues, this might even keep some from seeking much needed assistance. Many people think that people with mental health issues, whether it is depression, bipolar, anxiety, or even Attention Deficit Disorder, claim that these individuals are just lazy and trying to avoid doing what people should be doing, they do not understand that these individuals sometimes struggle just to make it through what...
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...A Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Making Holly Forester-Miller, Ph.D. Thomas Davis, Ph.D. Copyright © 1996, American Counseling Association. A free publication of the American Counseling Association promoting ethical counseling practice in service to the public. -- Printed and bound copies may be purchased in quantity for a nominal fee from the Online Resource Catalog or by calling the ACA Distribution Center at 800.422.2648. ACA grants reproduction rights to libraries, researchers and teachers who wish to copy all or part of the contents of this document for scholarly purposes provided that no fee for the use or possession of such copies is charged to the ultimate consumer of the copies. Proper citation to ACA must be given. Introduction Counselors are often faced with situations which require sound ethical decision making ability. Determining the appropriate course to take when faced with a difficult ethical dilemma can be a challenge. To assist ACA members in meeting this challenge, the ACA Ethics Committee has developed A Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Making. The intent of this document is to offer professional counselors a framework for sound ethical decision making. The following will address both guiding principles that are globally valuable in ethical decision making, and a model that professionals can utilize as they address ethical questions in their work. Moral Principles Kitchener (1984) has identified five moral principles...
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...A Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Making Holly Forester-Miller, Ph.D. Thomas Davis, Ph.D. Copyright © 1996, American Counseling Association. A free publication of the American Counseling Association promoting ethical counseling practice in service to the public. -- Printed and bound copies may be purchased in quantity for a nominal fee from the Online Resource Catalog or by calling the ACA Distribution Center at 800.422.2648. ACA grants reproduction rights to libraries, researchers and teachers who wish to copy all or part of the contents of this document for scholarly purposes provided that no fee for the use or possession of such copies is charged to the ultimate consumer of the copies. Proper citation to ACA must be given. Introduction Counselors are often faced with situations which require sound ethical decision making ability. Determining the appropriate course to take when faced with a difficult ethical dilemma can be a challenge. To assist ACA members in meeting this challenge, the ACA Ethics Committee has developed A Practitioner's Guide to Ethical Decision Making. The intent of this document is to offer professional counselors a framework for sound ethical decision making. The following will address both guiding principles that are globally valuable in ethical decision making, and a model that professionals can utilize as they address ethical questions in their work. Moral Principles Kitchener (1984) has identified five moral principles that are viewed as the...
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