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Cultural Diversity in Adolescents and Counseling, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of cultural diversity among adolescents and related counseling.
1,786 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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In this paper, the writer explains that multicultural psychology is a branch of study that focuses on cultural diversity and aims at providing strategies and solutions in dealing with racial, ethnic or cultural differences in the course of interpersonal relations. The writer discusses that traditional psychology usually studies the individual and the intra-psychic phenomena, whereas multicultural psychology focuses on the extra-psychic factors that influence the development and the social identity of a person, such as belonging to a particular culture or ethnicity. The writer points out that multicultural psychology needs to use an interdisciplinary theoretical basis and take into consideration all the factors that might influence the development of a certain individual.
The writer concludes that every ethnic group faces certain problems when trying to adapt to a different cultural space.
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"Multicultural competencies enable an individual to work well and interact properly in a cross cultural environment. The major and indispensable multicultural competencies are: cultural self- awareness together with cultural awareness of the others' views and attitudes, cultural knowledge including historical background, traditions and customs and cultural skills that help communication and integration in a multicultural situation. Thus, multicultural competencies consist primarily of specific cultural knowledge regarding the other ethnicities, and of an appropriate understanding of their different worldviews and attitudes. Different races and ethnicities have different perspectives on life and respect different sets of value."
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Adolescent Counseling, 2007.
A case study outlining a treatment plan for an adolescent girl who has undergone assault over a long period of time.
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper provides a treatment plan for a 14 year-old girl assaulted over a period of time by her step-father. The paper delves into the major goals and objectives of the treatment plan, the interventions which will be pursued and the people who will play an integral role in nursing her back to psychological health. The paper also incorporates the DSM-IV diagnosis approach and outlines the ethical and legal considerations which must be borne in mind at all times.
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Abstract
Child And Adolescent Counseling: Case Presentation And Treatment Plan
Introduction: Subject Description, Presenting Problems, Diagnosis, Goals, And Description Of Intervention
Client And Family Dynamics
Diagnosis using the DSM IV, 5-Axis
3 General Treatment Goals For This Client
3 Objectives For Each Goal
Rationale For Treatment Plan
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"The three goals cited earlier in this paper were chosen because this child has a profound guilt complex that has led her towards two aborted suicide attempts. Further, because she is deeply withdrawn, she is forcing herself to shoulder all of her pain without others to assist her; she is also more likely to consider suicide again without others to dissuade her. Finally, it is clear she must re-capture her self-esteem or she will continue to repeat the "endless loop" she is on. Of all of these issues, it seems paramount to address her feelings of guilt, for she has enough to worry about without shouldering the blame for the despicable actions of another."
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Counseling Multicultural Adolescents, 2005.
A discussion regarding the cultural diversity prevalent in our schools today, and the inability of the current school system to deal with the issues of a multicultural student body.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the adolescent in a multicultural and ethnic school system. According to this paper, American schools are increasing in cultural diversity, but remain based on standard majority student norms. This paper reports that teachers and educators employed by this school system, are ill equipped to deal with the growing present needs of the culturally diverse student body.
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"There are an increasing number of children from diverse backgrounds entering the US school system. Projects for the future (Hodjkinson, 1985; Sue, 1992 as cited in Holcomb-McCoy, 2004) indicate that "the majority of children attending public school in the year 2020 will be children-of-color or children from diverse cultural, ethnic and/or linguistic backgrounds." Many school professionals, especially counselors, are unequipped to deal with the problems facing the students, teachers and parents in their role as counselor and consultant. This is such a growing concern that the American School Counselor Association adopted a position statement urging school counselors to take action in order to assure that all students, those from traditional as well as culturally diverse backgrounds have access to appropriate services and opportunities."
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Cross-cultural Counseling, 1979.
This paper examines the counseling process in cross-cultural counseling including problems such as racial attitudes, cultural differences, self-disclosure and transference.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the counseling process in cross-cultural counseling. Views are presented for both sides of the issue. Although some educators feel the clients suffer articles are cited with evidence that this is not necessarily true. Problems occur in counseling minority students because it is difficult to establish a rapport. There are racial and cultural attitudes that the client and counselor bring to the relationship. If these ethnic and cultural attitudes are not clearly understood barriers develop which impede the counseling process.
The rapport established in the counseling process is the line of communication that must be maintained. The difficulties that arise when a white counselor is working with a black counselee stem from the separate status that has caused blacks ... "
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Counseling Adolescents, 2003.
An analysis of therapy-based issues facing adolescents today.
2,990 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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The paper examines typical issues faced by adolescents. Then the paper presents strategies counselors use to deal with these issues. The issues discussed include: peer pressure, substance use and abuse, family relationships, stress, sexual maturation, and school and academic issues.
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"Burns has noted that during the course of even the most normal adolescent period of development, many young people and their families will encounter difficult spots which can be helped by a..."
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Multi-Cultural Counseling, 2002.
The art of multi-cultural counseling
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper is an analysis of multi-cultural counseling with a focus on its development, description and validity of its application in the United States- the country with diverse races.
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Cross-Cultural Counseling, 1991.
The misconceptions of the non-minority counselor, racism, cultural ignorance, expectations and miscommunications.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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"Introduction
There are myriad issues that impact the provision of cross-cultural counseling, particularly when counselors are ill-advised of or ignorant to the many differences between their ethnicities and/or cultures and those of their clients. Further, there are many political factors of cross-cultural counseling that negatively influence treatment approaches and treatment outcomes.
Faulty Conceptualizations by the Non-minority Counselor
Sue (1981) reports that the concept of cultural encapsulation entails the substitution of model stereotypes for the real world and the disregarding of cultural variations in a dogmatic adherence to some universal notion of truth (p. 5). This concept when held by the nonminority counselor typically results in the use of a technique-oriented definition of the..."
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Counseling the Adolescent, 1991.
This paper discusses the methodology for counseling adolescents: Non-threatening atmosphere, confidentiality, trust, hope for positive results and expressing emotions.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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"The therapist counseling the adolescent confronts several issues that potentially influence not only the relationship between him or her and the adolescent client, but also the outcome of the therapeutic process. Of foremost concern is that the therapist must consult with the parents and/or significant others of the adolescent, which could put his or her and the client's relationship at risk. There is also concern to be given to the fact that adolescents as a whole possess negligible lifetime experience with which to successfully mediate emotional problems. Contingent upon the age, state of the family (i.e., functional versus dysfunctional), the resulting home environment, and life-time experiences, the adolescent may have limited cognitive abilities, limited education, and an immature emotional... "
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Culture and Career Counseling, 2004.
The importance of incorporating all cultures when considering approaches for career counseling.
3,943 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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Culture is a critical variable in career counseling and should enter into every part of the career counseling process. This paper explains that, in order to effectively utilize a valid frame of reference in which to place cultural variables, counselors need to be familiar with theories of acculturation, world-views, aspirations and expectations, societal barriers and intra-group socialization, and racial and ethnic identity development.The writer explains that it is clear that career counselors working with multi-cultural students must be trained in such a way as to ensure that they are completely sensitive to and well-versed in matching individual students to the appropriate work environment. It discusses how career counseling is a process occurring between two or more individuals and designed to help students reach a career decision. It concludes that, in order to be effective as a career counselor with racial and ethnic minority students, counselors must become skilled in cross-cultural counseling.
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"Good career counseling always takes place within a cultural context, which is true regardless of ethnicity. Current theoretical models may not be adequate to explain the career behavior of racial and ethnic minorities. Vocational assessment has to be culturally sensitive, and only culturally appropriate tools should be used in vocational assessment. The goal of career counseling is to help clients make career choices that are culturally appropriate, rather than to try to have all clients make the same choices. Today, with the changes in the balance of ethnic representations in the United States, and a greater recognition of the changing needs of racial and ethnic minority members, it is generally agreed that counselors must be competent to work with a diverse population and effectively deliver vocational counseling services to racial and ethnic minorities."
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The Adolescent Diversion Project, 2005.
A research proposal to determine the effectiveness of the Adolescent Diversion Project.
1,481 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines how, in view of the the lack of funding for new facilities and the high rate of recidivism, new programs have been initiated nationwide to help juvenile delinquency. This paper focuses on the Adolescent Diversion Project. It looks at the effectiveness of this nationwide program by addressing whether the Adolescent Diversion Project effectively accomplishes its intended goals with its clients as well as assessing how successful the Adolescent Diversion Project is at demonstrating that community-based services are an effective alternative to secure custody. It is of the opinion of the researcher that unless the program is effective in meeting its goals, it is creating a further demand on an already overburdened juvenile justice system.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Subjects for Study
Ethical Considerations
Measurement
Analysis
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"Proponents of diversion cite studies such as one done in Colorado that involved comparisons between an experimental group of diverted youth and a control group who received regular handling by the Juvenile Justice System. The diversion program significantly reduced recidivism rates when compared with the control group(10). However, opponents of diversionary programs cite studies that show diversion studies are unsuccessful. An analysis of a police diversion program found that diversion appeared to aggravate rather than deter diversion. It was also found that intervention whether received in a traditional juvenile justice setting or in an alternative program, resulted in an increase in levels of perceived labeling and self-reported delinquency among youth (11)."
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Counseling Theories & Abused Adolescents, 1994.
This paper describes and analyzes counseling theories applicable to abused adolescents: Behavioral, Adlerian, Gestalt and Transactional approaches to prevention and treatment of abuse.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, $ 79.95
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"The purpose of this essay is to discuss the clinical application of four theories of counseling to the population of mentally, emotionally and physically abused adolescents. The four theories selected for discussion are: (1) Behavior Therapy; (2) Adlerian Therapy; (3) Gestalt Therapy; and (4) Transactional Therapy.
Behavior Therapy
... the behavioral approach to therapy holds that all of human behavior is learned behavior. Therefore, child/adolescent abuse is a behavior the abusers have learned through the same principles and processes producing learning of any other behavior. According to behavior theory, what is needed to end the abuse is learning that operates to... "
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Diversity Management: Why Engage in Diversity Training?, 2002.
Findings of the researcher on the topic of diversity management training.
896 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper is the result of research done on diversity management training. A survey of employees was taken to determine how comfortable they felt in the present climate at the workplace The paper proves that in order to attract the most advantageous employees, diversity training may be utilized to enable employees to interact and understand one another better.
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"In the workplace of today?s world there are often varying cultures and backgrounds to contend with, whether employee, employer, or client. In the case of this researcher, diversity training and management in the workplace is an issue, which Management may face. Having been faced with the issue, Management will need to determine the validity of diversity training and its place in the workplace, as well as the outcomes of such training and the benefits and detriments to the company as a whole."
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Effective Counseling, 2005.
An investigation into methods of counseling that are most effective within the context of cross-cultural counseling.
1,657 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper conducts an observational and investigational analysis of what the critical factors are that determine an effective cross-cultural counseling relationship. More specifically, the researcher attempts to investigate the following question: "What method of counseling is most effective in enabling a counselor to build rapport and trust in a cross cultural context." The researcher conducts a comprehensive review of the literature available on cross cultural counseling and counseling competencies in order to determine what factors may impact the counseling relationship with particular regard to cross-cultural relationships.
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Introduction
Significance of the Study
Hypothesis
Method
Literature Review
Results
Discussion
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"According to research the most important aspect of cross-cultural counseling that needs to be examined is how a practice is conceptualized(Bogo, George & Tsang, 2003). Traditional counseling methods are often defined as "ethnocentric" even though the client base that many practitioners work from is ethno culturally diverse in nature (McNeill, Horn & Perez, 1995). Many practitioners unfortunately still believe that ethnicity is not a dimension of identity, but rather see it as a client characteristic, thus their practices do not work to embrace ethnic identity as an experience to be shared by all parties involved in the counseling process (Bogo, George & Tsang, 2003)."
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Book Reports on Counseling, 2004.
This paper studies three books: '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.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 167.95
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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 ... "
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Counseling Theories, 2004.
Evaluates counseling theories for adolescent substance abusers.
1,719 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper critically evaluates the integration of Person-Centered, Behavior, and Family Systems theories as they apply to counseling adolescents with substance abuse history. The paper will also reveal the therapy approaches in school, group, and private settings.
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"In the United States, substance abuse is a grave dilemma across all sections of the population. Various studies have concluded that substance abuse is the most devastating and the most common mind disorder among Americans. Researchers have established that substance abuse is the foremost enduring health dilemma, and the foremost prison dilemma in the United States. Substance abuse has got a lot of attention in the prevalent, as well as practiced literature in current years. The dilemmas of community statistics with numerous illegal substances receive almost weekly attention in the media (Clayton and Elsie, 1997). Given this observation, the excessive occurrence of substance abuse in the society, the financial expenses, and the costs in human distress, it is very important that counseling specialists are educated on the subject of substance abuse as a disability."
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