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Pastoral Counseling and At Risk Youth, 2002.
Examines the role of pastoral conseling on at-risk teens.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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Counseling has been one part of the ministry of pastoral care within Christianity since new testament times and within Judaism for longer. More recently in America and then in Europe it has become explicitly recognized in the movement for pastoral care and counseling and in the specific work of specialist pastoral counselors and psychotherapists. The American Association of Pastoral Counselors fosters the work of individual therapists and of counseling services and agencies throughout North America. In Britain, the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and its affiliate centers are most representative of specialist pastoral counseling. Furthermore, the theories of the human and social sciences and the techniques of counseling have spread widely amongst pastors of all persuasions, clerical and lay. The pastoral care and counseling associations in many countries, including African and Asian states, endeavor to relate the insights of relevant secular disciplines to those of theology in the Judeo-Christian tradition. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the relationship between pastoral counseling and care for at-risk adolescents
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Pastoral Marriage Counseling, 2005.
An analysis of Christian marriage counseling.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper presents an analysis of Christian marriage counseling or pastoral counseling that aims to promote awareness and attitude and behavior change through the use of Christian doctrine and biblical authority.
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"Marriage is viewed by Christians as a Sacred vow, one in which before God couples commit their lives to each other for better or worse .In "Marriage Counseling: A Christian Approach to Counseling Couples", EverettL Worthington Jr, a Christian pastoral counselor, maintains that quite often the conditions in the marriage relationship are worse than better. The statistics on divorce in the United States provide ample evidence of Worthington's claim. Since the fifty percent or one out of every two marriages in..."
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Pastoral Counseling, 2005.
An overview of the role of the pastoral counselor.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper looks at the role of the pastoral counselor in light of these aspects: the self and motivation of an effective pastoral counselor, the fundamentals of the counseling process, some of the major psychological disorders that might be encountered by the pastoral counselor, the importance of referrals in counseling, and the importance for a counselor to care for the self in order to avoid burnout.
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"From divorce to mental illness, from substance abuse to child neglect, from questions of one's sexual/physical self to questions about how one should live one's life, there are infinite problems which face our society and its people today. And with society being the capitalist, self-centered, profit-minded thing that it is, it is no wonder that many individuals and organizations have come out of the woodwork in order to capitalize on the problems and downfalls of others, of their fellow man. Groups promising quick fixes to marital or substance woes, giant healthcare conglomerates making hefty profits from the illnesses of the helpless, countless groups with advice or products that promise to clear up uncertainty or turmoil in one's life...for a fee, are all a reality in our society."
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Christian Counseling, 2002.
A look at the position of pastoral counseling in today's society.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the impact and application of pastoral counseling within the modern social context. It asserts that developing a relationship with God and assisting those in the community at risk for any variety of social and personal problems is the core of pastoral counseling.
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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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Ethical Counseling, 2002.
Examines the ethical codes and practitioner duties of the American Counseling Association, the Christian Association for Psychological Studies and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
1,043 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The chief similarity and major ethical concern of the three professional associations - The American Counseling Association, The American Association of Pastoral Counselors and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies - is client welfare. The paper shows that differences arise chiefly in emphasis. It shows, for example, the American Counseling Association (ACA) and American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) focus chiefly on client welfare, while the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) sees counseling in part as a religious ministry.
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"All three organizations are against self-promotion and aggressive advertising for private clients in an institutional/group setting. Client welfare is also observed when counselors use human subjects in research studies. Counselors must "take reasonable precautions to avoid causing injurious psychological, physical, or social effects to their subjects" (ACA Code, 1999), and they are expected to report, without deception, unfavorable as well as favorable research results. Informed consent is the governing principle of research-related activities in ACA, CAPS and AAPC."
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Successful Counseling, 2002.
A review of the article ?Person-Centered Counseling: The Culture? by Ann Shanks Glauser and Jerold Bozarth about successful counseling.
773 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper analyzes the article ?Person-Centered Counseling: The Culture? by Ann Shanks Glauser and Jerold Bozarth which explores the conditions that are necessary for successful counseling and focuses especially on the specialty of multicultural counseling. It discusses the argument that person-centered counselling is at the very heart of success in counseling and that the relationship between the client and counselor and the client?s situational and personal resources are the essential variables that determine its success. It provides statistical evidence for the relative unimportance of counseling technique noting that only 15% of the success variance of the counseling relationship comes from technique whereas 30% of the success variance comes from the client-counsellor relationship and an impressive 40% comes from extratherapeutic variables or chance occurrences. It explores the variables of the client-therapist relationship and the extratherapeutic variables of the client and concludes that the article is well-researched and internally consistent.
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"The authors then go on to explore the variables of the client-therapist relationship and the extratherapeutic variables of the client. They note that ?most theories consider the (client-therapist) relationship as critical?. A successful relationship is defined by the counselor?s empathy for the client, seen in his or her genuineness with the client, and the counselor?s true respect and value for the client. Glauser and Bazarth note, ?Making judgments about people\'s humanity and its quality due to established criteria is to rely on tired but extremely powerful discourses steeped in oppression.?"
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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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Online Counseling, 2007.
This paper discusses the field of counseling via the Internet in comparison to traditional methods of counseling.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article the writer aims to explore how much satisfaction online counseling brings to clients as compared to the traditional process of face-to-face counseling. The writer looks at changing elements within the field as online counseling continuously grows, achieving success. This paper attempts to explain what methods and modalities work in favor of online counseling and those that yield the highest client satisfaction. Further, the writer points out that legal and ethical issues continue to be a concern when using this new method of counseling. This paper explores the works and areas that increase client satisfaction of online counseling.
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"Moreover, according to Leibert's and his colleagues' findings, the foremost benefit to patients why online counseling appeals to them is the preservation of their privacy and anonymity. This is especially true to people who are uncomfortable with the traditional method of therapy and are unable to acquire counseling services because of fear of revealing their identity. With online counseling, such kind of people is already able to get counseling service. Renee Gedge indicates that 91% of people with anxiety disorders prefer therapy served online.
Further advantages found from online counseling is its accessibility to clients. Through online counseling, people who have busy schedules can still acquire therapy without the need to travel. Just by sitting in front of their computers and accessing online counseling services, they can still continue their therapeutic sessions."
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Counseling in a Target Population, 2006.
This paper discusses identifying theories of counseling in a target population and looks at reality therapy and solution-focused therapy in youth.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper explores two different forms of therapy and their likely impact as counseling aids among a target population. This is done through utilizing a case study approach in which a subject that is representative from the target population receives counseling through these two forms of therapy. Through using the case study approach, it is demonstrated how the use of reality therapy and solution-focuses therapy can potentially impact members of the target population when used in a counseling setting.
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"The problem of interest in this case study approach is that of neglect and abandonment. Adolescents tend to be driven to find a community in which they belong and they seek to identify themselves with that community."
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Spiritual and Pastoral Care, 2005.
A discussion on pastoral care and the concept of building a pastoral care ministry.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses a brief history of the evolution of pastoral care, the philosophies that encompass a pastoral ministry within the community and the elements of pastoral care that should be included in a pastoral community ministry design. It looks at how reconciliation, restoration and motivation are all essential elements.
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"Pastoral care has undergone an evolution through the decades that began with religious views, and then transformed into a type of mere clinical counseling. Considered by some to only be a type of psychological intervention for youth in the modern world, pastoral care is often considered a method of therapy that is a means of assisting clinicians during treatment. Yet, the historical foundations of pastoral care lie in biblical spirituality. This element of religious guidance is the strength of true pastoral care, for it aids in providing the individual with scriptural insights to the world, life, and in making significant change. Biblical inclusion into pastoral care further creates the opportunity to motivate others through scripture with hope in living. "
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Counseling, 2002.
A discussion on the differences between the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and the American Counseling Association (ACA).
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explores the differences among the code of ethics of the organizations listed above. It examines how many of the divergent codes are attributable to the religious affiliation of the AAPC accompanied by the not-for-profit roots of religious organizations. It evaluates how religion appears in referral policies and attitudes about the imposition of values in the AACC and AAPC and how religion seems to underlie these group?s codes for therapist/client relationships and termination policies whereas the ACA is more liberal toward making profits as evidenced by policies regarding fees, record ownership, advertising and testing, to name a few.
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"There are no major differences among the confidentiality and conflict of interest mandates of the three groups. They respect a client?s right to privacy and avoid disclosures of confidential information. All allow for confidentiality breaches only when the law requires it or if the client or someone else faces danger because of the client?s actions. The AACC, the AAPC, and the ACA discourage dual relationships with clients that could affect the counseling relationship or present the opportunity for personal gain."
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Counseling Skills and Their Use in Social Work, 2004.
A look at when counseling skills can be of use to social workers.
3,850 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper shows how counseling skills can be used in social work and what social workers can do to take these skills and ensure that as many people as possible are helped. The paper first defines counseling so that there is a clear understanding, albeit in general terms, of what is being discussed in the rest of the paper. Following that, the principles of counseling are discussed so that they too can be clearly understood. Next, some examples are given to illustrate how these counseling skills can be used by social workers. The conclusion ties together all of these issues and shows a cohesiveness between all of the main points that are presented throughout the paper.
Definition of Counseling
Principles of Counseling
Situations in Which Social Workers Would Use Counseling Skills
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"Counseling skills can encompass many different aspects of life, and they are of great use to those in social work. Unfortunately, many social workers do not realize just how important these kinds of skills are and therefore do not get the training in them that they really need. Since social workers are not counselors and do not usually see what they do as 'therapy' of any kind, they do not look to counseling as having a place in their work and the families that they often are called upon to help. However, much of what a social worker does for those that need help is actually counseling of a sort, and by learning more about counseling skills those that spend their time in the social work field can utilize what they already know, along with the counseling skills, to help many more individuals and families in new and better ways, which will ultimately be to the benefit of society."
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Group Counseling, 2007.
This paper reviews the research on group counseling and college students.
1,910 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper describes the group counseling process. The author points out that this literature review upholds the view that group therapy among college-aged students is 'just as' if not 'more' effective in therapy-based interventions with motivation for change, a determinative factor in the success of this type of intervention. The paper states that group-counseling intervention is under-utilized by college-aged students.
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Objective
Introduction
Group Counseling Defined
Effective Group Counseling
Group Design - Theoretical Framework is Pluralistic in Nature Group Stages
Group Counseling Found to be "As Effective" as Individual Counseling
Group Counseling Under-Utilized by College Students
Summary and Conclusion
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"These stages are often referred to as "forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning." The first stage of 'dependency' or 'forming' is a time when members explore the group and themselves and establish trust. The second stage of 'conflict' or 'storming' may be either "overt or covert. The type and amount of conflict that is generated relates to how much jockeying for position goes on in the group." Stage three is 'cohesion' or 'norming' in which a "spirit of we-ness" is established and each person feels a part of the group which is conducive to "productive sharing"."
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Counseling Scenarios, 2008.
A research analysis of issues related to counseling homosexual clients with addictions, conservative Christians and immigrant students in schools.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses and reviews three research articles that relate to counseling in different scenarios. The paper describes the content of each article and why that particular article is unique. It then provides a review of the discussion in the article according to the opinion of the writer of this paper. The paper discusses articles that relate to counseling behaviors associated with gay, lesbian and bisexual clients that are afflicted with additions, counseling behaviors in relation to conservative Christians in Louisiana and school counseling attitudes in relation to immigrant students in the United States.
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Counseling for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Clients
Counseling of Conservative Christians
Counseling in Schools
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"Constantine and Gushue (2003) discuss school counseling attitudes in relation to immigrant students in the United States (p. 185). The article is unique because it focuses on an area of counseling that is not often approached through research and that provides insight into an issue that is a growing concern in the nation. It is known, for example, that growing numbers of Hispanic and Asian students exist in the nation and that many of these individuals, as first generation immigrants, have special needs and complications that make their socialization difficult. One of the purposes of school counseling in this case is to provide for the services that the student needs in order to make the transition into American society more effective."
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