...Since client resistance is a common occurrence in counseling, how should the Christian counselor respond client resistance in a Biblical manner? Resistance in counseling is defined as “…any behavior or impediment – whether from the client, the therapist, or the environment – that interferes with or retard the achievement of mutually agreed upon counseling goals” (Clinton & Ohlschlager 2002 p. 383). Client resistance occurs for one or two reasons, idolatry and the cost of change. Dr. Crabb notes that Christians often cling to their own personal dreams at the cost of loving God (Clinton & Ohlsclager 2002). Change requires death to self and living for Christ. Change is also frightening and costly; it requires giving up the status quo for a new...
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...Hus 2302 A resistant client is a patient of professional psychological counseling who present a defiant or unwilling attitude in response to therapeutic assistance. A client may avoid counseling attempts for various reasons including a fear of intimacy or revelation, an unwillingness to face personal truths, a lack of interest in counseling. The ambivalence of reluctant clients to engage in the helping relationship can negatively affect the counseling, the need to block anxiety inducing awareness from the conscious mind. A tendency toward self destruction or low self-esteem. Other clients may be reluctant because of past experiences with counselors and agencies. These experiences may have been positive, and now the client is hesitant about starting over, negative, or even damaging. Perhaps too little resistance may be indicative of lack of progress. Handle issues of resistance systematically for the client’s own well-being process and outcome. The first step for the helper is to explore the reason for reluctance. Many people from different groups have an ingrained self-protective mistrust of white-controlled institution. Reluctance may also emanate from shame, embarrassment, or fear of exposure of secrets such as substance abuse or physical abuse. Many people fear the counselor’s indirect or direct judgment. For example a gay or lesbian couple may be uncomfortable sharing with a heterosexual helper their concerns about having a child together. Some people may be reluctant...
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...Psychotherapeutic treatment was originated by Sigmund Freud, most prominent theorist such as John Bowlby and Donald Winnicott, based their work upon Freud’s theories. Attachment Theory- John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth Attachment theory has always been the theoretical framework which set the groundwork for my work with children. Although my position as a SEIT provider entails a predominant focus on developmental, cognitive and behavioral goals, my belief is that no growth can occur without the foundation of a secure relationship. Furthermore, most clients entering therapy are originally referred to receive services because of difficulty or strife in relationships with caregivers, teachers, siblings, or peers. These conflicting relationship(s)...
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...and Gross, 2011) that psychoanalytic theory implies that behavior is determined by irrational forces, unconscious motivations, and biological, or instinctual drives. Interventions The two interventions that I would employ with Deidre are analyzing resistances and free associations. I think Deidre will benefit greatly with analyzing resistances because it will allow her an opportunity to bring up the issues that she has experienced into conscious. Free association will help Deidre because it will allow her to relate whatever comes to her mind during the session without self-censorship (Johnson, 2011). The purpose of this technique is to help the client learn more about what he or she thinks and feels in a nonjudgmental accepting atmosphere (Johnson, 2011). How interventions will help Analyzing resistances and free association interventions will help Deidre move towards her goals by giving her the freedom to be herself and discover any feelings and memories that has been displaced due to hurt and disappointment. References Johnson, A. L. (2011). Psychoanalytic theory. In D. Capuzzi & D. R. Gross (Eds). Counseling and psychotherapy. Theories and interventions. (5th ed., pp. 66-67). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling...
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...morbid-to say the least-it was odd. There was a palm-reader-gypsy-at-the-fair air to the title. Out of the many titles that were perused, the title alone made the selection easy. The author, Howard Kirschenbaum- a notable author and educator in his own right- authored the biography of the late Carl Rogers. A friend, colleague and authority of Person-Centered theory, Kirschenbaum creates an in depth conversation with the disease that creates an interesting way to pique the interest but to also, bring a novice understanding of Carl Rogers’ person-centered counseling. The journal takes place in a dream where the author has a very in-depth conversation with his friend who affectionately refers to him as “Howie”. Howie then is able to ask his friend some very serious questions about his theories definition, challenges, person-centered antagonist, and the future of person-centered being incorporated in to different kinds of counseling. The author does a great job of using previous conversations, writings and interviews with Carl Rogers to give an accurate account of Roger’s point of view. The conversation begins with Kirschenbaum making the reader aware of the atrophy of person-centered approach in the United States but it’s vibrancy in Europe, Japan, Brazil, Argentina and elsewhere (Kirschenbaum, 2012); a clever way of introducing the status of person-centered approach in the present day. He goes on to state: everyone tips their hat to the core conditions of unconditional positive...
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...to our understanding that more training was need with each staff members in how task where been performed which was causing some of the conflict as it appeared that they have both shown a different way to complete task which was causing quite a bit of confusion as .there was a huge language obstacle and one of the employee had been making negative comments in relation to the culture and values of the other employee. To address the cultural diversity both employee needed to have cultural awareness training or counselling 2. Understanding of possible resistances During the conflict resolution process, we discussed the issues that we may have some internal resistance to recognition of problems or problem-solving. Employees should need to concentrate their own internal resistance to recognition of problem-solving at the time of conflicts resolution process. Employees should need to inspect their own values and employees resistance to acknowledging their own cultural prejudice and control their habit of blaming others. 3. Mediation with co-workers When you have conflict with co-workers, we use the conflict resolution process or the grievance procedure. Both of these processes would involve a mediator. The mediator could be: When we face conflict between co-worker then we can use conflict resolution process or grievance procedure and these both process would involve mediator and mediator could be senior , team leader, supervisor or senior team member and may be from human resources...
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...client lying on the couch with the therapist sitting beside the client making no eye contact. This technique allows the client to speak freely without feeling reserved or intimidated. The therapist took notes throughout the session. This is called active listening and proves the therapist was invested in what the client had to say. The therapist also showed a level of neutrality to help foster a transference relationship. The video of psychoanalytic counseling reflected basic techniques such as free association, transference, resistance, and also dream interpretation. Free association was conducted by eliminating outside stimulus. This was mitigated by having the client position themselves on the couch and become comfortable. Free association was also used during dream analysis technique giving the therapist an indication on transference and insecurities. This tool helped to uncover unresolved problems, fears, needs, and also wishes of the client. With this done the therapist can then address the client’s resistance to change and show through reflection how the client’s dreams display unwillingness to change self-doubting beliefs that will persist and damage future relationships (Sommers-Flanagan, 2012). The Adlerian therapy session used different techniques to foster this type of approach. The therapist used...
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...with a counseling laying out the issues. However, I was performing a great job at Bravo Company. 3. 12 November 2013: I assumed responsibility of 2nd Platoon Foxtrot Company. This was an exceptional platoon. I had a great relationship with them and sworn statements supported this. 4. 11 January 2014: I found the Company Reception and Integration counseling outdated and assisted improving the F Co company training room. This...
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...When people enter into counseling sessions for addictions they do so with the hope of making a positive change in their lives or to fix something that is not working. These changes are sometimes met with reluctance and resistance, “Reluctance refers to the clients’ hesitancy to engage in the work demanded by the stages and steps of the helping process” (Egan and Schroeder, 2009). There are reasons why people are reluctant to change but there are strategies a skilled helper can use to reduce reluctance. One such reason is fear of intensity, clients who are seeking addiction counselling often come with past negative experiences, negative behaviours and attitudes and working through such intense issues can difficult and extremely intense. A prepared and skilled...
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...Throughout the course, I have read and researched the different types of therapy approaches on counseling. I know from my bachelors work and now that I do not feel like I connect with just one therapeutic approach. I like many different theoretical models and found myself wanting to develop an integrated therapy approach using bits and pieces from multiple therapies to create my own form of counseling. I feel that an integrated approach would best suit me as a counselor and an individual. Developing the appropriate counseling type is all dependent on the counselor's worldviews as well as those of the clients. Since I do not connect with just one theory of counseling, my worldview is very integrated. As a future mental health counselor, it is important for me to be aware of the different theoretical approaches and what best fits with me. The best way to...
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...manifested in low glucosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in diabetic people. The study aims to prove that the decrease in HbA1c is a result of greater aerobic fitness and strength in patients that are performing aerobic or anaerobic exercise. Secondly, it is related to the changes in strength and aerobic fitness that are performing cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. Review of Literature The purpose of the article is to assess the correlation of reduced HbA1c to physical activity. It is hypothesized that this reduction is related to the changes and increase in aerobic fitness and strength in diabetic people who are engaged in aerobic and anaerobic exercise. The result from the study showed that the link between the changes in glucose control during exercise training is not that high nevertheless; physical activity offers health benefits to diabetic patients. Methodology The study used experimental method by randomized controlled trial. Random sampling of 251 patients between 39-70 years old with type 2 diabetes mellitus that were previously sedentary was allocated aerobic, resistance, or aerobic plus resistance, or to a control group that was sedentary. The participants were evaluated prior to...
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...i.e. opening new markets in china, Iraq wars Type of Changes: 1. Unplanned Change - Unplanned change happens in reaction to unanticipated events - Unplanned change can bring about resistance 2. Planned Change - Result of an identified need generated within the organization - Goals of Planned Change are to improve ability of the organization to adapt to changes in its environment and change employee behavior - Change Agents, person who act as catalysts and assume the responsibility for managing change activities Resistance of Change Form of Resistances: - Overt and Immediate i.e. voicing complaints, engaging in job actions - Implicit and Deferred i.e. loss of employee loyalty and motivation, increased errors or mistakes and increased absenteeism Sources of Resistances: - Individual (habit, security, economic factors, fear of the unknown, and selective information processing) - Organizational (structural inertia, limited focus of change, group inertia, threat to expertise, threat to established power relationships and resource allocations) Tactics in Overcoming Resistances: - Education and Communication (show those affected the logic behind the change) - Participation (participation in the decision process lessens resistance) - Building Support and Commitment (counseling, therapy, or new-skills training) - Implementing Change Fairly (be consistent and...
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...EFFECT OF NON-UTILZATION OF GROUP COUNSELLING PROCEDURE BY THE TEACHER ON THE STUDENTS. A TERM PAPER PREPARED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE VTE401 (VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE) BY AMEH, KINGSLEY IFESINACHI 2006/143935 LECTURER: PROF. EZEJI, S.C.O.A. APRIL, 2011 TITLE PAGE THE EFFECT OF NON-UTILZATION OF GROUP COUNSELLING PROCEDURE BY THE TEACHER ON THE STUDENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE Introduction What is Group guidance? What is group counseling? Differences between group guidance and group counseling CHAPTER TWO Role of the Group Counselor Ethical issues involved in group Counseling includes Characteristics of a Group leader Stages in the Development of the group CHAPTER THREE Group Counseling Leadership Skills Preferred Group Counseling Techniques/Strategies CHAPTER FOUR Impediments of group counseling Advantages of Group Counseling CHAPTER FIVE Effect of non-utilization of group counseling procedure by the teacher on the students Conclusion CHAPTER ONE Introduction What is Group guidance? Group guidance is a term that has been around as long as the guidance movement. Parsons (1909), the founding father of the guidance movement, used the term early in his writings. According to him; group guidance is considered to be an approach aimed at providing helpful personal, emotional, and/or occupational and vocational information to groups of individuals. The information...
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...Name: Instructor: Course: Date: Personal Rationale of Counseling It is a bit challenging to provide a good comprehensive definition of counseling even by most counseling professionals. This has made different associations and individual try and come with definitions that try to cover this vital area compressively. The British Association for counseling was among the first professional association to acclimate the definition of professional counseling in the world. They publish their definition in 1986 putting it as the skilled and principled use of relationship to facilitate emotional acceptance, self-knowledge, of personal resources and growth. The aim is to provide a chance to work toward living a more satisfyingly and resourcefully life. Counselling relationships vary depending on the clients need, but may be related with developmental issues, decision making, crisis improving relationships with others, developing personal insights and knowledge, running through feelings of inner conflict or coping with. The above bring one of the roles of counselling as to facilitate the client work in ways that respect their values, capacity and personal resources and an opportunity to achieve self- determination. Counselling provides an opportunity for people to talk about disturbing and troubling issues in their life.it also help them explore their feelings in a way that is free from intrusion, dependable and confidential. A counsellor should respect an individual’s view...
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...Change in almost any aspect of a business enterprise’s operation can be met resistance. Nowadays, changing in business circumstances requires managers to take preventive action aimed at stabilizing the enterprise and resolve conflicts that may threaten the enterprise’s future. Managers will be acting as change agent and responsible for managing the organizational change process. Change agents can be a manager within the organization, but could be a non-manager such as outside consultant who has objective perspective when analyze enterprise’s lack. According to (Robbins and Coulter 2011, p.155) Managers will face three main types of change: structure, technology, and people. Changing structure driven by changes in the external environment or...
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