...Running head: A Biblical Approach to Crisis Intervention A Biblical Approach to Crisis Intervention and Brief Therapy Brandon Carpenter Liberty Theological Seminary Abstract The paper discusses the brief counseling approach to crisis intervention as utilized by the author. After a crisis is defined and determined, the author uses a short-term counseling methodology adapted from the ABC model as introduced in Kristi Kanal’s text. The counseling pedagogy blends the elements of the ABC model with biblical principles which may be used by the Christian counselor for the purpose of short-term crisis management. A Biblical Approach to Crisis Intervention and Brief Counseling Every believer in Jesus Christ is called to a ministry of encouraging and helping others, especially to other brothers and sisters in the faith whose lives have been encroached upon by a crisis. Many times the abundant life that was promised by Jesus is disrupted when a crisis presents itself. Although every believer can experience the joy of their salvation through the ministry of the Holy Spirit which inwardly resides in them, Christians are not exempt from the distress and vulnerability that crises are capable of producing. Counseling, which is bathed in prayer and which appropriately uses and applies the Word of God, is an essential responsibility of Christian life and fellowship. Moreover, various intervention models and presuppositions are available...
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...Future Trends in Crisis Intervention Abstract Mental Health Paraprofessionals (MHPP) will work with the client and family on behavioral issues that occur in the home, school, and community. The MHPP serves on the treatment team and assists professional staff with the execution of the treatment plan. They also assist with securing community services that might be available to the client and the client's family. The purpose of intensive Mental Health Paraprofessional Intervention is to enable the client to be maintained in the most normalized, least restrictive setting as possible, and to prevent unnecessary, inappropriate institutionalization. This paper discusses an overview paraprofessionals, the impact the paraprofessionals have on the field, the challenges that organizations are faced, and how to manage with the implemented changes. Future Trends in Crisis Intervention As the population in the United States continues to climb the need for human services professionals does the same. Human service agencies are often face the dilemmas of being over-worked and under paid. Professionals in this field are often prone to burnout because of these dilemmas. Sadly, human service agencies are often the first to experience budget cuts. These budget cuts affect the human service professional’s organization, facility, coworkers, pay, clients, and their personal moral. Leading officials of many human service organizations are...
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...and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low income groups at an affordable cost Financial inclusion is a pre-requisite for inclusive growth Financial counselling provides information, support and advocacy to assist people in financial difficulty. Credit counseling offers a viable task-specific, advisory ad hoc mechanism between the borrower and the bank Ex ante credit counseling - ex ante counseling is known to lower the probability of default and relatively easy recovery * basically in the nature of financial counseling or education - product, purpose and process * Growth high low Synergies high Joint Venture between Bank and Insurer Merger between Bank and Insurance Co Distribution Alliance Build or Buy own Insurance or Banking Company quantum of loans individuals can borrow based on the cash flows * cost of borrowing, cost of misuse and recovery procedures are informed to the borrower Ex post counseling occurs - advisory in nature for managing the crisis and exploring various avenues for relief in the interim * after a crisis event or default * curative in nature * purpose is recovery - may be through restructuring Mortgage bank system is a combination of retail and wholesale approach - funds raised from institutions Secondary Mortgage Market involves conversion of mortgages into tradable financial or debt instruments. The market is made up of transactions in securities...
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...counselors and students utilizing technology for professional purposes relating to counseling. Although most individuals view technology-based counseling as one engaging in therapy via online face-to-face communication, it extends to text messages, email, and video. Hertlein, Blumer, & Mihaloliakos (2015) indicates that online therapy consist of electronic scheduling including appointment updates (pg. 5). The research generated several themes in which both counselors and students presented issues surrounding counseling via technology. The themes were direct violations of the ACA Code of Ethics. There were not any suggestions provided to combat the various issues presented in the article. However, there was an overall belief from the participants that individuals should receive training prior...
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...psychotropic medications revolutionized the mental health field. The Clinic became a multi-purpose organization with broad programs meeting the federal requirements of a community mental health center.” 3. Why was the center named “Henderson”? “In 1960, the late Mr. Alexander D. Henderson and his wife Lucy gave the Clinic stocks in Avon Products as well as property which is the current site of our "Central" Program on SW 27th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The money from the sale of the stock enabled us to build the structure and purchase the furnishings. The Clinic was renamed Henderson Clinic of Broward County in 1961.” 4. What populations does the center serve today? Henderson serves “more than 20,000 people of all ages, including 5,000 youth under 18 years of age.” FIND SERVICES CRISIS 5. What is the goal of Crisis Services? “ To provide immediate intervention to people experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Early intervention in a time of need can prevent hospitalization and stabilize acute situations. Crisis Services include mobile community outreach or walk-in services, psychiatric evaluation, consultation and medication monitoring, brief therapy, and short-term inpatient psychiatric treatment and stabilization.” 6. What crisis servies are included? Walk-In Evaluation and Treatment Psychiatric/Diagnostic Evaluations Medication Management Crisis Counseling and Intervention Short-term Psychotherapy Co-Occurring Disorders Assessment Community Linkage...
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...to 44 ( ). Since the majority of the domestic violence incidents are not documented it is difficult to suggest how much violence occurs. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides the primary federal funding dedicated to the support of sheltering and provided services for victims of domestic violence ( ). Women United to Stop Domestic Violence (WUSDV) is a nonprofit organization that was created for women in middle Georgia to give them “hope” and security. We provide therapeutic holistic type therapy and manage cases in areas other than domestic violence. Violence against women is a serious and pervasive problem that affects communities across America. It has no place in society, and it will not be tolerated. Mission and Purpose The mission of the Women United to Stop Domestic Violence (WUSDV) a nonprofit organization is “To connect and provide abused and battered women with the resources necessary to protect them from their abusers; as well as provide future tools that enable success, quality of life, freedom and empowerment.” The purpose of WUSDV is to liberate women from feeling trapped, alone, and beaten down. Their goal is to support and educate women that are living in constant fear. WUSDV programs offer resources that include: crisis hotlines, shelters, job...
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...I have nearly five years experience in the educational sector where I was employed as a Behavioral Assistant and Learning Coach. As a Behavioral Assistant with the Bethel School District, I supported children and adolescents enrolled in Special Education programs. I provided individual and small group support to students with exceptional behavioral needs as determined by a licensed specialist. The primary purpose of my position was to employ specific protocol in individualized behavior intervention plans, provide active supervision to student with such plans and maintain student progress data. Additional illustrations of responsibilities related to my post include instructing students in social skills, assisting students in understanding...
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...1977, guidance and counseling became an important issue in our schools system. Since then, guidance and counseling has been a regular topic in our dailies conferences and seminars. For example, Nnadi (1984). Stressed its importance in our educational system and the priority that should be given to it in out schools because of its usefulness in transition in the various stages of education. Also, Nwabuisi (1984), emphasized on the necessity of proper guidance programme in schools if the current national policy on education is to have the desired impact. Perhaps, Durojaiye's (1972), Stand on the issue of guidance and counseling in our schools was one of the factors that influenced the formulation of the aspect of the new national policy on education that deals with guidance programme in schools today. Taking into consideration, our rapid educational and economic growth, he emphasized on the need for guidance and counseling in our educational policy. In his words; "We can see that the need for guidance and counseling in Nigeria becomes increasingly pressing as economic and educational strides are being made in the country. Each student needs to be helped to strengthen his abilities to make nice choices and to face problems encountered in society. Those who fall by the way side because of physical, intellectual or emotional inadequacy particularly need guidance"(p.72). In the above statement, Durojaiye points out clearly the fact that guidance and counseling is very important...
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...optimal health and assisting them in changing their lifestyle to move towards the state of optimal health. Optimal health is a dynamic balance between physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social health. Life style changes can be facilitated through a combination of learning, increased motivation, develop skills, and through the establishment of opportunities that open access to environment that allows positive health practices to the easiest choice. (O’Donnell, 2009). The purpose of Health Promotion in nursing practice is improvement and maintenance of healthy habits through counseling, education, and encouraging individuals to take predominance over the determinants of their health. The most important goal of health promotion model is to promote a sense of wellbeing, not only the absence of disease. Its purpose is also to ensure that people are free from stress, go for health screening, take proper balanced nutrition, and are motivated adopt healthier lifestyles, behaviors, and crisis preventions. Another goal is to teach individuals, and communities to improve environmental, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and social health. Nurses play an important role in developing new approaches to improve health. New approaches need to be developed in recognition of the important role of individual or families as active participants on the health promotion journey. During the time of Florence Nightingale, the role of nurse...
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...who seek this information. Currently physicians are not reimbursed for providing end-of-life planning for individuals on Medicare. Some larger groups such as the American Medical Association (AMA) are in favor of passing the bill. This paper examines groups in favor of the bill as presenting opposition from other groups regarding this piece of legislation. America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009: Advanced Care Directives Health Related Bill The House of Representatives introduced H.R. bill 3200: America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009 on July 14, 2009, as a means “to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes” (H.R. 3200-111th Congress, 2009). HR 3200 is an active bill that was referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Oversight and Government Reform, and Budget, which was amended to a different version on July 17, 2009. Representative John Dingell (D-MI15) is the sponsor of the bill with nine other cosponsors. One particular section of H.R. bill 3200, Section 1233 - Advanced Care Planning Consultation, was introduced to allow for individuals to have an explanation from the physician on key questions and directives, explanation of living wills and...
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...Career Exploration COUN 522-D15: Career Development and Counseling Liberty University Career Field/Occupation of Choice For the purpose of this paper, I have chosen to explore the occupation field of education, guidance, school, and vocational counselors. More specifically, the focus of this paper will be on the career field of school counselors. My primary interest is identified as social, with my highest work value being relationships. These assessment results are accurate and highlight my personal passions and professional career aspirations. Nature of the Work A school counselor exists to support students, providing academic guidance, as well as personal counseling for students with special needs. The counselor serves as an advocate with the goal of guiding students towards success on both a personal and academic level. This support includes, but is not limited to, career development activities, drug and bullying prevention, and personal counseling regarding social, emotional, and behavioral issues. Although the duties will vary depending on the age of the student population, a school counselor exists to help students discover their unique abilities and interests. A school counselor will then assist the student in how to transfer their abilities and interests into career goals and life plans for a successful future. A typical workday may include one-on-one appointments with students and/or parents, as well as classroom activities and presentations. Personal appointments...
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...Running head: GROUP COUNSELING IN SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH Ethical Concerns in Group Counseling School-Age Youth Liberty University Abstract Youth spend most of their time at school, and receive most social services on campus. This includes counseling. Counseling in schools, historically, consisted of career or college entry counseling. With the growing mental health needs of the populous, schools have been expanding the roles of schools counselors to include facilitating mental health/support counseling and moving towards a counseling psychology framework. Because of the number of students that have to get serviced, using group counseling sessions is a useful and practical option for counselors. Group counseling can be a helpful technique for people with similar habits or people who have possibly experienced a traumatic event. With the good that comes with group counseling, like camaraderie among students, there are always causes for concern, like confidentiality issues. This review examines the ethical dilemmas and differences between individualized counseling and group counseling in schools. Research has shown that using counseling groups and group therapies can make a difference in the outcomes of a lot of cases, but experts in the field have also had concerns about what could happen in a group setting, and how that could negatively affect a client, or the group of clients. Those concerns become even greater when dealing with groups of youth at school. Studies...
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...potential the therapist has and what kind of relationship bonding will take place. While evaluating online therapy three sites where reviewed; the content of each site and the site interaction for therapy will be discussed. During this discussion the view of state regulatory boards and advantages and disadvantages of online therapy will be analyzed. People are capable of genuine change because there is always an explanation of human thought and motivation. Online therapy seems to provide motivation to those who prefer to be in the comfort of their home for a number of reasons like shame or chronic illnesses. It may be an easier process to do therapy online, cost effective, and less time consuming. As regular therapy online therapy primary purpose of counseling is to reconstruct behaviors, actions, feeling, and thoughts so that life situations can be handled in a healthier effective way. Many do not think that online therapy is effective because of...
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...Criminal justice programs around the world face various challenges especially in rehabilitating the behavior of inmates within correctional facilities. The purpose of this research paper will be to assess the various issues that exist in rehabilitative programs within prison systems. Basically, rehabilitation programs are used to correct and rehabilitate criminal offenders so that they can emerge as useful members of society once they complete their prison sentences. Some of the rehabilitation programs that are commonly used to reform inmates include counseling, health and fitness programs, transcendental meditation, academic programs and religious programs. These rehabilitative programs are usually based on the assumption that criminal behavior in most suspects is caused by some contributing factor such as a history of violence, psychological or mental disorders. Such an assumption does not refute that some criminals make their own personal choices to break the law but rather it argues that these personal choices are usually caused by certain factors which contribute to criminal behavior. Rehabilitation programs are therefore based on such perspectives where the various correctional programs are designed to deal with criminal enforcing behavior. For example counseling programs could focus on the behavior that led to the criminal offender committing the offense while educational programs could focus on how to change negative behavior to positive behavior. Correctional programs...
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...the selection process to retrain, and what you can expect at technical school. We will close with an interview conducted by the Wing Chaplain and NCOIC, Chapel Operations. (S#3) Purpose of Briefing: The purpose of this briefing is to inform you about the Chaplain Assistant career field so you can make a well-informed decision about joining our career field. It will also help us determine your compatibility with the Chaplain Assistant career field and the Chaplain Service. (S#4) What is the Air Force Chaplain Service: In 1776 the Continental Congress officially recognized the Chaplaincy. General George Washington appointed the first Chaplain. Since 1776, Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants have been present in every major conflict. (S#5) Why is there a Chaplain Service: The Chaplain Service exists to honor The First Amendment—the right to the free exercise of religion for Air Force members and their families. (S#6) Who are Chaplains: Chaplains are ordained clergy as well as commissioned Air Force officers from diverse faith groups (Christian, Jewish, Muslim), as well as a wide variety of sects or denominations within those faith groups. Chaplains are non-combatants, which means they cannot carry a weapon. They have special qualifications to perform religious rites and counseling. Counselees have the privilege of total confidentiality with a chaplain. Sometimes you may overhear sensitive information in the chapel and you must not discuss with anyone other...
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