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This paper provides book report on three books regarding counseling. The three books discussed are: 'Brief Counseling in Action' by John M. Littrell, 'Counseling Children and Adolescents' by Ann Vernon and 'Career Counseling' by Norman C. Gysbers, Mary J. Heppner and Joseph A. Johnston. The reports examine the author's main points. The writer of this article discusses the validity of these points, critical issues raised, language used, types of evidence (primary, secondary) and looks at what the books have in common. The paper also discusses the relevance of the books to a B.A. degree in Counseling and reveals what was learned from the books.

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"This book is an introduction to brief therapy for counselors and counseling students that will enable the reader to establish the mindset for brief counseling. It will help them master the key steps in the solution-focused model and acquire the necessary techniques for speeding up the action. The book uses many vignettes and three in-depth single-session cases demonstrating the use of brief counseling in different settings such as schools, counseling centers and in private ... "

Tags:brief counseling, child and adolescent counseling, career counseling

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This paper begins with a word search of several key counseling terms used throughout The Bible. The Greek and Hebrew translations of these are analyzed and defined. The second part of the paper compares and contrasts the Biblical and professional views of counseling, covering many different aspects including competence, referrals, and ethics. The third section of the paper is a personal reflection on what the researcher has learned Biblically and professionally about counseling. In addition, a reflection on what the researcher is looking to accomplish with the counseling degree as well as how this will be brought about is mentioned.

Outline:
Abstract
Biblical Words Related to Counseling
Personal Application

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"This paper begins with a word search of several key counseling terms used throughout The Bible. The Greek and Hebrew translations of these are analyzed and defined. The second part of the paper is an analytic compare and contrast of the Biblical and Professional views of counseling, many different aspects are covered including competence, referrals, and ethics. The third section of the paper is a personal reflection on what the researcher has learned Biblically and professionally about counseling. In addition, a reflection on what the researcher is looking to accomplish with the counseling degree as well as how this will be brought about is mentioned.
"To perform the word study the researcher defined many key words using several Bible dictionaries. The Hebrew and Greek words which were translated into these key words are also going to be outlined. Strong's numbers as well as lexicons were used to get an in depth look into these words."

Tags:biblical, counseling, professional, views

Abstract
The paper presents an argument against the use of computer mediated counseling or online counseling.

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"The Internet as described by Finn and Banach, offers individuals many avenues for obtaining information and support, including groups and counseling services that offer professional and/or self-help networks in a variety of health and human service-related areas. While the Internet is an excellent locus for obtaining information on such matters, it is not necessarily an ideal locus for receiving counseling or psychotherapeutic services. Lebow has pointed out that mutual support and information sharing the type of discourse for which the Internet seems..."

Tags:computer mediated counseling, online counseling

Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the American Counseling Foundation, noting that this organization works to assist counselors and the people that counselors serve. According to the paper, this is achieved through strengthening their lives through understanding, information and programs. This organization is specifically geared toward creating a community that is connected to counseling, regardless of the individual's association with the counseling profession.

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"The American Counseling Foundation works to assist counselors and the people that counselors serve, strengthening their lives through understanding, information and programs. This organization is specifically geared toward creating a community that is connected to counseling, regardless of the individual's association with the counseling profession. Therefore, there is a general sense that all members are capable of having input and that all entities will work together to exchange information and support counseling in their lives. These are the primary purposes of the organization and also the factors that prompted me to join the..."

Tags:american, counseling, assoc

Abstract
The paper investigates whether or not family counseling can provide outcomes for clients that are commensurate with other types of counseling-i.e. cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, etc. The paper attempts to provide not only a clear understanding of the importance of the research but also a clear understanding of the current gaps that exist in the literature.

Outline:
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In a similar vein of inquiry Fals-Stewart and O'Farrell (2003) compared therapeutic interventions for opioid-dependent patients. In this review, recovering addicts were assigned to either a family therapy group with individual support or an individual-based treatment (IBT) only group. All patients were supported with naltrexone therapy to help them cope with the physical aspects of addition. The results of the investigation indicate that family therapy participants were more likely to attend scheduled treatment sessions and had a lower rate of relapse than participants in the IBT group. Further, at one year follow-up, family therapy participants had fewer drug related legal and family issues."

Tags:cognitive-behavioral, therapy, psychodynamic, psychotherapy, counseling

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the theories of Carl Rogers (Rogers, 1961, 1980) as they relate to therapeutic change and the counseling process. To this end, the paper first presents a transcript of a person-centered counseling session conducted with a 50 year old woman who expressed feelings of restlessness, boredom, and lack of peace following her last son moving out of the family home and going to college. The second part of the paper presents a reflective essay formulated on the therapeutic counseling session and the Rogerian notions and concepts related to the session.

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"I have gradually come to one negative conclusion about the good life. It seems to me that the good life is not any fixed state. It is not, in my estimation, a state of virtue or contentment or nirvana or happiness. It is not a condition in which the individual is adjusted or fulfilled or actualized. The good life is a process not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."

Tags:person, centered, counseling

Abstract
This paper examines the impact evaluation has on supervisor and supervisee relationships within the counseling profession. In particular, the paper attempts to uncover what role, if any, proper evaluation and quality supervisor and supervisee relationships have on a supervisee's ability to achieve a positive client outcome. The paper also examines evidence that supports better evaluation techniques as a means of improving supervisee skill attainment and development.

Outline:
Quality of Supervisory Relationship in Counseling
How Supervisory Relationship Impacts Quality Counseling
Enhancing the Evaluation Process To Benefit Supervisor and Supervisee
Conclusions

From the Paper
"There are many approaches to investigating the role of supervisor and supervisee. Jones (2001) notes that supervisors and supervisees should consider their roles and responsibilities "outside supervision and how these influence the supervision relationship" (43). Further Jones notes that it is important that supervisors work constructively with supervisees to maintain the integrity of their relationship. In times of old much of the reporting done on supervisor relationships tended to focus on self-reported behaviors both from supervisors and supervisees (Clark, et. al, 2003)."

Tags:counselor, counseling, supervisor, supervise, oversee, training

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Theocentric counseling is a Christian method of psychotherapy that concentrates on situating the useful parts of modern therapeutic techniques in a Christian dialogue and culture. This paper gives an explanation of theocentric counseling methods, and explains how theocentric counseling can be used in career guidance and life skills development therapy.

Tags:theocentric, counseling, religion

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The tasks of psychotherapy and counseling are ones of extreme significance in the lives of the hurting. This paper attempts to define ethics and their personal application as they relate to the counseling profession. It also discusses some of the issues that counselors face which can challenge their concepts of ethical practice. Finally, it gives a general overview of the status of the counseling profession as it exists at present.

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"The tasks of psychotherapy and counseling are ones of extreme significance in the lives of the hurting. This paper will attempt to define ethics and their personal application as they relate to the counseling profession. It will also discuss some of the issues that counselors face which can challenge their concepts of ethical practice. Finally, it will give a general overview of the status of the counseling profession as it exists at present. These concepts of ethics should dictate the daily decision making of any counselor. In developing our own personal ethics as counselors, we must fully understand the accepted standards of ethics as they exist in established mental health practice. The difficulty in this endeavor is that often these codes are difficult to apply to a specific situation or at worst, contradictory (American Counseling Association [ACA], 1995). Although there are many similarities between the various ethical codes of conduct, differences and conflicts do arise due to the world view and primary goals of each organization. In determining our own individual ethical guidelines, a counselor must utilize these varying interpretations of ethical behavior to serve as a basis for lifelong growth in decision making skills and formation of ethical standards. These ethical situations often arise out of the power dynamic in the counselor / client relationship. It is the ethics of this relationship that form the foundation for what is defined as a counseling code of ethics. Clients seek out therapists for reasons as varied as marital problems, and work anxiety. Whatever the reason one approaches a therapist, by the time they do so they are usually in a very emotionally sensitive. By this point they have often times tried to handle their difficulties on their own. They may have talked to friends, clergy, or family about the issue. Unfortunately, untrained advice often makes issues more confusing. When none of these things work, they seek the help of a professional counselor of therapist. When they do this it is vital that they be able to trust the professionalism and the ethics of the therapist and counselor they turn to. The ethics of professional counselors are strictly defined and adhered to (Kelman, 1968). Some of the numerous codes that exist include those of the America Counseling Association, the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the American Psychological Association. Familiarization and adherence to these codes is essential in learning good decision making skills as a professional counselor."

Tags:code, counseling, ethics, psychology

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This paper explores a federal research grant to study questions in the field of counseling psychology. The author first sets the stage with an already conducted study, using its findings as a base from which to work. The paper relates that the study, which the author would conduct, combines qualitative and quantitative methods to study the incidence and effect of empathic counseling methods, which would contribute to the field significantly by providing a more reasonable determination of the nature of counseling methods and draw some conclusions about their effectiveness.

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"Having just received a federal research grant in the field of psychology - more specifically, counseling psychology - it now falls to me to demonstrate my ability to formulate an appropriate research project that will make a significant contribution to the field. That said, it is my intention to expound upon a recent study that was done (Carlozzi et al, 2002) that examined the relationship between theory, practice, and empathy for counselors and psychologists. Understanding the role that empathy plays for psychologists is important on both a theoretical and practical level. This paper will first present the results of the study mentioned above as a basis for my subsequent explanation of my own research intent. My work will help quantify both the incidence and importance of counselor empathy and has the potential to suggest some new theoretical approaches to the issue."

Tags:counseling, psychology, empathy