...2067 words WHY IS THE INITIAL CONSULTATION SO IMPORTANT? WHAT FACTORS WILL AN ETHICAL THERAPIST COVER AT THIS TIME? BY “Sometimes you have to look back in order to understand the things that lie ahead.” Y Woon The initial consultation before therapy is one of the most important parts of the whole procedure, as this will form the basis of therapy. This Essay is written to address some of the ethical issues which may arise at the time of the initial consultation. It is the most important meeting and these issues addressed should be of benefit to both parties. I will, in this essay, discuss and explain what should happen during the meeting and highlight some of the ethical issues. This initial meeting is also to ascertain personal circumstance and the communication and understanding between client and therapist. The initial consultation is to find out why the client feels he/she needs therapy and to establish a rapport. As it is the first meeting it is good to determine the continuing relationship which will progress during the therapy. When a therapist first meets with a new client it’s necessary to establish several things in order to know whether they can work together. These include background and personal circumstances of the client, previous experiences (if any) of therapy, medical and psychiatric history and very importantly, why they are seeking therapy. From the therapist side of things it is a means of assessing...
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...MAIDSIA14: word count 1996 Why Is The Initial Consultation So Important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time? When a person has a specific problem, whether it is a fear or phobia or something they wish to change about themselves, one of their options is to use a hypnotherapist to help them overcome their problem. During the first consultation, the therapist will address the client’s specific needs by conducting an assessment. The assessment is the fundamental base line from which the therapist will use the information needed to design a program specifically tailored for a particular client. During this essay I hope to deliver the importance of the initial consultation between therapist and client including the ethical factors. I would like to discuss the process, what happens at the initial consultation, and how the therapist will gather the required information. I also aim to explore the benefits and use a debate for the more complex ethical issues that therapists face. As well as discovering the reason why the prospective client has thought about hypnotherapy, the therapist is also judging their skills for the appropriate job at hand, and that the client’s goals are obtainable. The initial consultation can be a very powerful tool for both the client and the therapist. First impressions will be formed during the initial conversation which can be in person or over the phone. The client can talk about...
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...Why is the initial consultation so important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time? In this essay I will be exploring the various issues raised when a therapist initially meets a new client, including ascertaining personal circumstances and applying ethical and safe practise. I will also be looking at the importance of communication and understanding between client and practitioner. When a therapist first meets with a new client it’s necessary to establish several things in order to know whether they can work together. These include background and personal circumstances of the client, previous experiences (if any) of therapy, medical and psychiatric history and very importantly, why they are seeking therapy. This first conversation is also an opportunity for the client to ask any questions they may have and to discuss the details of how the sessions will potentially work. If the therapist is happy that they can begin a therapeutic relationship with that person they can then go on to establish which modality they are most lead by in order to create the best screed and approach and also how susceptible they may be to hypnosis. There are several ways to determine this and some are more suitable than others in terms of time constraints while in consultation. A practitioner may wish to use the Balloon/Lead Test or the Eye Roll Test as these are most suitable for use in this environment. The problem with using tests to try and discover if someone is...
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...Why is the initial consultation so important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time? There are a multitude of factors that a therapist must consider during the initial consultation. I will describe the procedures of the consultation, the ethical considerations facing the therapist and the particular challenges of the actual consultation itself. As outlined in my previous essay, the initial consultation is perhaps the most important part of the hypnotherapy process. People are different in many ways. They have different likes and dislikes, cultural backgrounds and upbringings. These factors have provided us with different outlooks, values and perspectives. Therefore there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to hypnotherapy. Personality types, suggestibility and the reason the client has come to you all have an effect on the way they will respond to hypnotherapy, and this all must be taken into account when planning a session. Every person is different and will respond to very different styles of hypnotherapy. We all see the same things, but interpret it differently, and we respond to stimuli in a unique way. What works for one client may have no effect on another, therefore hypnotic inductions must be personalised to suit everyone's needs. It is during the consultation that the therapist gathers all the information needed to write a successful screed which is personalised to the client. At this time, the therapist will assess a client’s personality...
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...“Why is the initial consultation so important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time?” Year One – Module Three (Word Count – 2226) This essay endeavours to document the importance of the initial consultation within a successful therapeutic treatment plan. It will comprehensively describe ethicality, before applying this fundamental component of treatment to a beneficial, healing and professional environment. It will present, describe and discuss a multitude of, sometimes complex, ethical issues that may face a therapist upon meeting a client for the first time. Lastly, it will conclude with a summary of such matters, and ways in which the therapist should aim to address and manage these ethical factors in an effective and professional manner. The initial consultation is paramount in the potential success of any proposed treatment for each individual client. It is the optimum time for a reputable therapist to assess a myriad of informative aspects and circumstances concerning their client. Foremost, upon the client and therapist meeting, face to face, for the first time, approximately 55% of all communication is projected in a non-verbal manner, via body language (Chrysalis Module Two notes), and this is an integral, and natural basis in the formation of first impressions; both of the client to the therapist, and the therapist to the client. Whilst, the remaining 45% of communication is through the words we choose, and the tone and volume in...
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...Introduction For this assignment I am going to be looking at the process of the initial consultation when you first meet with your client and the importance of gaining the relevant information to be able to make an accurate diagnosis to be able to help the client. I will be discussing the importance of the initial consultation in understanding the client’s goals and targets. I will also look at the ethical factors we may come across. initial Consultation As part of our initial consultation it is important to gain relevant knowledge about the client including the reason they seek help, what they want to achieve by attending the sessions and understanding the best way forward through gathering the right information from the client. Firstly, once the client contacts the therapist to request an initial consultation or they are referred by a medical practitioner, I feel it would be resourceful if the documentation, known as the Notation, is forwarded to the client prior to meeting face to face; allowing the therapist to gain relevant personal details, about the client including their background, occupation and family details plus any medical history and details of any previous sessions. Also what is the purpose of the latest request for attending hypnotherapy? This information gained prior to the consultation can give the therapist an idea of where the client’s state of mind is and where they want to be. However the first meeting there are many more questions which need...
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...Why is the initial consultation so important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time? During this essay I will deliver the importance of the initial consultation between the therapist and the client including the ethical factors. I will discuss the procedures of the initial consultation and how the therapist will gather the information required. I will also look at the ethical considerations that face the therapist and any particular challenges of the actual consultation itself. The initial consultation can be a very powerful tool for both the client and the therapist. In seeing the clients for the first time, some therapists decide to offer a free initial consultation. This should last for about half an hour. There are times when it is not needed as in a one off quit smoking session, but even so it is vital that you gain information about the client’s health and current medication. However it is a personal choice as to whether you offer a free consultation. There are many pros and cons to holding an initial consultation before sessions commence. The main pros include building rapport by meeting the client face to face to assess whether or not you are able to work with them, if you need to consult your supervisor before going ahead, what their main goal is and if you can achieve this or not. You can get to know a client and gain an understanding of their history, including family history and any other therapies they may have already had, especially...
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...ABSTRACT Miss W M came to therapy for weight loss. She is a size 20 and would like to be a size 16. In August she is invited to a wedding where she will give a speech and she wants to look very good (she understands that quick weight loss is not healthy, so she is happy if she would not be a size 16 in August, but approaching her goal gradually.) She is 14 stone (approx 88 kg) and 1.48 cm tall, BMI 40.2. She is diabetic, and has to eat regularly. She is a single mum with 2 teenage sons and often feels tired and stressed. She is a bit worried about the family’s finances. She works in a voluntary organisation too which she find very inspiring. INTRODUCTION and INITIAL CONSULTATION At the initial consultation I used my notation form and gathered as much relevant information as possible about Miss W. I examined her medical, family and life history, including her childhood and relationship history. I already had a good relationship with the client because she is a fellow student at the Chrysalis course. At the initial consultation I tried to deepen this good rapport by giving my full attention to her and practising active listening. I used positive sentences that were empowering to help Miss W to feel at ease. We ascertained her goal: she would like to lose weight gradually and be a size 16 instead of being a size 20. I explained her that the the safe weekly rate of weight loss is between 0.5 kg and 1 kg. That’s between around 1 lb and 2 lb a week. We assessed that for a safe...
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...as will other issues raised as part of the initial assessment. Background Ms E is a 29 year old single woman who is looking to lose two and half stone in weight. She came out of a failed relationship six months ago and feels she is now ready to find another partner. Her previous partner of six years was very controlling and she believes her ex partner wanted her to remain overweight. This has left her feeling frightened about entering into a new relationship. She has struggled with her weight since age of twelve/thirteen. Her parents badgered about being overweight and eating too much. She has a history of dieting and weight gain post diet. She is planning to go on vacation with her girlfriends in three months time and hopes she can have lost weight by then. Initial Consultation The purpose of the initial consultation with Ms E was to ascertain her reasons for attending and to ensure she had a full understanding hypnotherapy as a treatment option. Heap (2012) describes the relationship between hypnotherapist and client as one of ‘warmth, trust and mutual positive regard’. Heap goes on to state the importance of ensuring the client has a clear understanding of what hypnotherapy is and their reasons for selecting it as a therapy. This, Heap suggests, will enable the therapist to better understand how, or even if, to treat the client. The first step in assessment was for Ms E to complete the consultation form. During this process I established the...
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...TELEFÓNICA O2 UK LIMITED RESPONSE TO: ONLINE INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY ACT 2010 – DRAFT INITIAL OBLIGATIONS CODE PUBLISHED BY OFCOM JULY 2010 Telefónica O2 UK Limited Wellington Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1YP UK t +44 (0)113 272 2000 www.o2.com Telefónica O2 UK Limited Registered in England & Wales no. 1743099 Registered Office: 260 Bath Road Slough Berkshire SL1 4DX UK TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3 GENERAL REMARKS ....................................................................................................................... 4 RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION QUESTIONS ............................................................................. 8 2 of 28 TELEFÓNICA O2 UK LIMITED RESPONSE – ONLINE INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY ACT 2010 – DRAFT INITIAL OBLIGATIONS CODE INTRODUCTION 1. Telefónica O2 UK Limited (O2)1 welcomes the opportunity to respond to Ofcom’s “Online Infringement of Copyright and the Digital Economy Act 2010 - Draft Initial Obligations Code” (the Consultation). 2. O2 is a leading communications company for consumers and businesses in the UK, with 21.355 million mobile customers and over 500,000 fixed broadband2 customers as at 31 March 2010. 3. Throughout the debate over the last few years on tackling the issue of illegal P2P, we have made clear that we believe the best way for...
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...help Mr X I need to identify issues that arise from the initial interview and produce a course of treatment that I feel would enable Mr X to meet his identified goals. I will be taking in consideration any ethical issues that need to be accounted for. Mr. X is a 45 year old man who has worked at the same Estate Agency for 18 years. He has presented to me the issue that he would like to apply for the manager’s position at his branch but his lack of confidence is holding him back. Mr. X has stood in for the current manager on many occasions so he knows that he is capable of doing the job but has reservations as he doesn’t want to cause any upset amongst the other staff or management if he is not successful. Further discussion with Mr. X revealed that one of the reasons he would like the job as manager is so that his mother would be proud of him and show him a little more respect. She is currently living in a home and he visits her regularly every Friday night although he says she tends to pick on him. Mr. X isn’t clear how or why his mother picks on him, just that she does. It also transpires that Mr. X’s colleagues tend to go out for a drink after work on a Friday night on a fairly regular basis but because of his commitment to visiting his mother he feels he cannot join them. He believes that they find him boring and unsociable because of this. Mr. X has considered changing the day he visits his mother on the odd occasion so he can join his colleagues but...
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...In this essay I will discuss why a personalized induction will always be more effective than a standard Induction. I shall provide theoretical concepts and techniques that were present in the class to enhance my arguments. Firstly I shall focus on why Personalized inductions are more effective and why, then I shall move onto standard inductions and why sometimes they can be effective. Any induction should firstly be designed to facilitate the process whereby the patient progressively detaches himself from awareness of their surroundings, allowing the senses to provide the data to absorb themselves in the images and thoughts suggested to them by the therapist or drawn from their own memory or imagination. (1) Secondly the patient must believe in what is happening. The therapist should therefore include in their suggestions those sensations and other experiences that are about to occur or are just occurring in such a way as to appear to produce those experiences through suggestion. This not only enhances the patients believe in what is happening but also reassures them that they are playing their part correctly and is co-operating successfully with the therapist, whose competence is also confirmed by what the patient experiences (1) To be able to create such a personalized induction for a client there must be an initial consultation. This is to allow the therapist to get to know the client, to understand their personalities, their likes, dislikes and fears that can...
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...approval and affection from her father as her sister and brother did. This made her feel left out from her father’s affections. She remembers that her father often made comments about her appearance, although Ms.B is aware that her father did this unconsciously. In her house growing up being athletic, attractive and slim had value. She believes her childhood feelings of being undervalued have affected her deeply and these feelings have carried on into her adult life. She knows there is a connection between these emotions and her overeating and anxiety now. She has tried diets in the past to lose weight but feels it is not working for her. She has read many different studies on how hypnotherapy can be very helpful in dealing with weight loss so she is willing to give it a try. It is apparent here that the client felt left out in...
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...through permanent changes in this part of your mind that you will experience permanent changes in your life – changes that come automatically and are not painful (Hadley and Straudacher 1996). This would in turn lead to a better life or weight loss in order to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. In view of this, this essay will assess Miss E’s issues as presented in the case study. I will describe a treatment plan with an attached initial screed and any ethical issues that may arise. Hypnotherapy is a popular therapy for weight loss. (Chrysalis 2010). Clients may have tried techniques and diets. As an ethical therapist, you wouldn’t jump to any conclusions about the clients weight but obtain information, to build rapport. The client may initially be looking to lose weight but may be masking deeper issues. I would offer a free initial consultation with decisions from both parties being made about suitability. As an ethical and responsible therapist, I would ask questions about background asking to complete an initial consultation form including medical history, medication and personal...
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...nature of the employer-employee relationship. Persuasion is necessary in the field of management. In review of the case study, there are several key points to contemplate: * Are the precepts of IBM’s training program consistent with the concepts in the chapter? Why or why not? * Based on the chapter, are there other keys to persuasion and influence that might be added to the IBM program? * If you had a manager who wanted you to do something against your inclination, which of IBM’s elements would work best on you? Why? * From Chapter 5, do you think generational values explain the changing nature of the employer-employee relationship? Why or why not? Are the precepts of IBM’s training program consistent with the concepts in the chapter? Why or why not? IBM’s precepts are stated as: build shared vision; negotiate collaboratively; make trade-offs; and build and maintain your network. These precepts do line up with the concepts from the chapter. In review of Robins & Judge information, there are distinct influence tactics: Legitimacy (relying on authority); rational persuasion (presenting logical arguments and factual evidence); Inspirational appeals (emotional commitment); consultation (soliciting support through involvement); exchange (rewarding target with benefits and favors); personal appeal (asking for compliance based on friendship or loyalty); ingratiation (using flattery, praise, or other behaviors prior to making...
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