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This paper examines the way in which clients at an agency are affected by general labels being ascribed to them. The paper explains that it is evident that their reactions are influenced by a number of factors, including their self-esteem, their perception of their relationship with the agency and its personnel and the style of communication used by the personnel they interact with. The paper contends that as a result, agency personnel should be aware of these issues and address them accordingly.

Tags:clients, and, labels

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This paper provides analysis and recommendations for social workers who work with homosexual clients, and aim to help these clients accept themselves and strive toward strong identity development. The paper explains that lesbian, gay, and bisexual women and men utilize therapy at rates higher than the general population; at some point within clinical practice, most social workers will work with a homosexual individual. The paper notes that our society is intrinsically heterocentric, which means it does little to acknowledge other sexual minorities and assumes that all people are heterosexual. The paper notes that due to society's demonstrated heterocentric and homophobic beliefs, prejudices, and practices against homosexual individuals, many lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients place the burden on themselves for being different and are viewed as having an illness rather than an equal and satisfying lifestyle. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes that advocacy needs to take part in the support, empowerment, and courage for the client.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Elements of a Treatment Plan
Identity Development in Homosexuals
Identity Development within the Treatment Plan
Implications for Social Work
References

From the Paper
"It is also important to review the client's surroundings at home. What types of people will they be around? Are there negative influences in friends and family members? Clients often have to face the reality that the friends they had may have to change, especially when working through substance abuse (Guardian Advocate Training Manual, 2006). If these situations do exist, relapse prevention plans will need to be developed and reviewed before discharge.
"After gathering all the information, goals are decided upon with the involvement of the client. It is important to include the client in goal development or else they will not feel connected to the goals and want to achieve them. It the client refuses any portion of the treatment plan it is important for the clinician to notate this in the file and find another alternative (Guardian Advocate Training Manual, 2006). This will provide an accurate record of all approaches that have been attempted. Proposed treatment plans bring together all the elements to assist the individual in reaching their goals."

Tags:gay, lesbian, therapy, psychology

Abstract
An essay which examines the process by which new clients are evaluated in health and fitness facilities by trained staff and/or personal trainers. It begins by examining the various measurement tools for carrying out client evaluations and then goes on to discuss practical strategies for implementing the results of those evaluations into an overall fitness program for clients.

From the Paper
"In conclusion, evaluations are common in all sectors of the health and fitness industry, including corporate, commercial, clinical, and community (Grantham et al. 474). Evaluations are also an on-going phenomena. That is, an initial evaluation will not be the first and last word in how a client s fitness regime is developed. Certainly, as time goes on, a given client s level of fitness and corresponding health-related needs will need to be monitored, re-evaluated, and constantly altered, wherever the need arises. A steady health and exercise regime will result in enormous changes to a client s physical body. With those changes in mind a new set of objectives, or a new dimension to the exercises, can be more easily integrated into the overall program."

Tags:cardiovascular, ACSM, Informed, Consent

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This paper explains that there are several problems associated with counseling substance abuse clients. Cognitive behavioral approach, the author relates, is an effective controlled method to decrease the sensitiveness to the environments that stimulate the use of substances and to introduce supplementary situations. The most effective method of cognitive approach, especially for teenagers, is to teach recovery techniques to the client that assist in overcoming the condition rather than finding methods to change directly the mentality of the person.

From the Paper
"Substance abusers can be studied using three different types of cognitive behavioral approach. They are self-management methods, behavior adjustment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapies. Behavior adjustment includes changes in the lifestyle of a person while embracing a new way of life. This change in behavior becomes clear to all who live close to the client. Self- management of the client denotes the assistance provided to the client to recognize and change his blatant behavior."

Tags:sensitiveness, mentally unrest, self-management relationship adolescents

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This paper reviews an article on the reasons why consultants and clients clash, outlining out the issues of human resources and management.

From the Paper
"From the above discussion, one learns that management is not about delegating the job, expect a deadline to be met. It is much more complex. When entrusted with a leadership position like Royce, the task of dealing employees is even more difficult because his decision would mean changing the organizational hierarchy, jobs and management style. All these cannot be tackled with merging of policies neither can it be tackled by an external team like Statler's consultants. Royce needed to adopt empowering leadership qualities. If not himself then the company should have engaged someone who could do the job before the problem escalated to a more damaging level."

Tags:management, human, resources, Kellogs, companies, strategic, leadership, acquired, board, directors, merger, job

Abstract
Unlike therapy and psychological assessments at the individual level, an entirely new level of complications emerges when we deal with those same disciplines at the group level. For the practicing psychologist at the individual level, one needs only to agree to meet with the client and then proceed to do so according to the individual needs and capacity of the client. However, when one considers the group environment, wherein the psychologist collectively works with several patients who are also encouraged to work with one another, client selection in particular can be made all the more difficult. This paper compares the differences for the practicing psychologist in client selection at the individual level vs. the group level. The paper points out that all the the process is more complicated at the group level, there are also benefits to be had in the group session such as more voices and more interaction, which can be especially helpful in socialization cases or for mood improvement.

Tags:group, counseling, client

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The paper looks at the most authoritative document relating to restraints that is the CNO (2008) Practice standard because it is based on Canadian law and on evidence from clinical trials. The paper discusses how the CNO makes it absolutely clear that using restraints (physical, chemical, environmental) can result in death for the patient. The paper relates that among the numerous other outcomes of restraints are choking, pressure ulcers, and panic, and in fact, restraints cause depression and increase agitation in a client who is already upset (CNO; Barton & Johnson, 2009).

From the Paper
"The most authoritative document relating to restraints is the CNO (2008) Practice standard because it is based on Canadian law and on evidence from clinical trials. The CNO makes it absolutely clear that using restraints (physical, chemical, environmental) can result in death for the patient. Among the numerous other outcomes of restraints are choking, pressure ulcers, and panic. Restraints cause confusion and fear in the client and also make falls more severe; they cause incontinence, constipation, and emotional distress. In fact, restraints cause depression..."

Tags:restraints, debate, unethical

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Discusses the need for a therapist to identify with the feelings of clients and the complications in this process arising from the emergence of multiculturalism and diversity. Examines the new responsibility of therapists.

From the Paper
"This research examines issues relevant to the subject of concerns that professional counselors must be aware of when they serve clients "cross-culturally." Counselors whose clients are members of social groups that are ethnically or culturally ..."

Abstract
This paper reviews what was once considered the definition of beauty. According to the paper, this definition has totally changed. The paper discusses how the new consumer is a not a white skinned blond, instead he/she can have any skin color and come from any ethnic background.

From the Paper
"Max Factor was trying to cash in on the celebrity power of Hollywood stars by putting their pictures on product covers and using their faces in advertising. But it was not long before the mistake was realized as cross-cultural misunderstanding began affecting sales. One consultant quoted "a gentleman from India" who explained the problem aptly when he stated, "It would never do to glamourise ... a product by utilising a lady in a shimmering white saree with a western style of hair dress in any of the Southern cities [of India]. A cutting of her crowning glory and the donning of white cloth are the insignia of widowhood, a deeper calamity than which there can be none for the Indian woman." He further insisted, "When talking about advertising in foreign countries we should in general forget about American contents, presentation and media of advertising messages." [2] "

Tags:media, fashion, consumer, Multicultural, skin, problems, avon

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"There are numerous researchers and/or practitioners who both oppose and/or support the maintenance of notes and records on clients. While there is consensus that the practitioner must maintain some means of referring to areas of discussion engaged in with their clients, there exist differences as to how this is to be accomplished, to what extent the means is to be detailed, and to whom the applicable information is to be made available. At issue is that the client must feel that he or she is in a nonthreatening and trustworthy environment in which he or she can confide in the practitioner without the fear of betrayal. ... notes, "Every therapist must come to grips with the thorny issue of the confidentiality of information. Surely no genuine therapy can occur unless clients trust the privacy of their ... "