Introduction the Theories of Counselling
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mandatory - Answer- The minimum level of ethical functioning required in professional practice as a counsellor
aspirational - Answer- A focus on doing what is in the client's best interests, and on how
to become the best practitioner possible
positive - Answer- Adoption of ethical standards to do the best for clients rather than simply the minimum required to avoid trouble
Identification of the problem - Answer- Gather information on the problem to help decide
whether it is ethical, legal, professional, clinical or more in nature. Consider potential issues by evaluating the rights, responsibilities and welfare of those involved.
review relevant code - Answer- Refer to the code for general guidance and identify any laws or regulations relevant to the ethical dilemma.
seek consultation - Answer- Speak with other professionals to hear a wide range of perspectives
brainstorm - Answer- Consider possible causes of action.
list consequences - Answer- For each course of action considered, it is important to list the potential consequences of action.
document decision-making process - Answer- Decide on a course of action and document the reasons for your decisions. As there is rarely one course of action, different practitioners may make different decisions regarding the best course of action.
Informed consent - Answer- ___________ _________ is essential to the therapeutic process and provides a basis to develop a trusting and collaborative relationship between client and counsellor
cultural, environmental - Answer- To avoid the potential for unethical practice, counsellors must consider the client's unique ____________ and __________________ circumstances, and subsequently implement strategies that are sensitive to a range of values and beliefs.
counsellor - Answer- It is the responsibility of the ______________ to be aware of their potential for cultural bias and adopt strategies to mitigate this as much as possible.
evidence-based practice - Answer- When choosing between different therapeutic approaches or interventions, counsellors adopt ____________________ ____________, which is the process of selecting appropriate techniques that have been
researched and found to be statistically effective.
strengths, evidence-based practices - Answer- Some ___________ of _______________ _____________ are that counsellors can use treatments that have been validated by empirical research; treatments are usually brief and standardised; these treatments are preferred by many insurance companies; and these treatments satisfy requirements for accountability among mental health professionals to provide effective treatments.
criticisms, evidence-based practices - Answer- Some ______________ of _______________ _____________ are that some counsellors believe this is mechanistic and does not allow for individual differences in clients; it is not well-suited for helping clients with existential concerns; it is difficult to measure both relational and technical aspects of a psychological treatment; and it has the potential for misuse as a method of cost containment for insurance companies instead of a method of efficacious treatments for clients.
Psychotherapy - Answer- _________________ is a process of engagement between two people, both of whom are bound to change through the therapeutic venture. At its best, this is a collaborative process that involves both the therapist and the client in co-
constructing solutions regarding life's tasks.
sociopolitical, oppression - Answer- Being able to choose must be considered in the _______________ contexts that exert pressure or create constraints; ______________ is a reality that can restrict our ability to choose our future.
Feminist therapy - Answer- ______________ _____________ has contributed an awareness of how environmental and social conditions contribute to the problems of women and men and how gender-role socialization leads to a lack of gender equality.
Family therapy - Answer- _____________ ____________ teaches us that it is not possible to understand the individual apart from the context of the system.
psychoanalytic therapy - Answer- A theory of personality development, a philosophy of human nature, and a method of psychotherapy that focuses on unconscious factors that
motivate behaviour. Attention is given to the events of the first six years of life as determinants of the later development of personality.
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mandatory - Answer- The minimum level of ethical functioning required in professional practice as a counsellor
aspirational - Answer- A focus on doing what is in the client's best interests, and on how
to become the best practitioner possible
positive - Answer- Adoption of ethical standards to do the best for clients rather than simply the minimum required to avoid trouble
Identification of the problem - Answer- Gather information on the problem to help decide
whether it is ethical, legal, professional, clinical or more in nature. Consider potential issues by evaluating the rights, responsibilities and welfare of those involved.
review relevant code - Answer- Refer to the code for general guidance and identify any laws or regulations relevant to the ethical dilemma.
seek consultation - Answer- Speak with other professionals to hear a wide range of perspectives
brainstorm - Answer- Consider possible causes of action.
list consequences - Answer- For each course of action considered, it is important to list the potential consequences of action.
document decision-making process - Answer- Decide on a course of action and document the reasons for your decisions. As there is rarely one course of action, different practitioners may make different decisions regarding the best course of action.
Informed consent - Answer- ___________ _________ is essential to the therapeutic process and provides a basis to develop a trusting and collaborative relationship between client and counsellor
cultural, environmental - Answer- To avoid the potential for unethical practice, counsellors must consider the client's unique ____________ and __________________ circumstances, and subsequently implement strategies that are sensitive to a range of values and beliefs.
counsellor - Answer- It is the responsibility of the ______________ to be aware of their potential for cultural bias and adopt strategies to mitigate this as much as possible.
evidence-based practice - Answer- When choosing between different therapeutic approaches or interventions, counsellors adopt ____________________ ____________, which is the process of selecting appropriate techniques that have been
researched and found to be statistically effective.
strengths, evidence-based practices - Answer- Some ___________ of _______________ _____________ are that counsellors can use treatments that have been validated by empirical research; treatments are usually brief and standardised; these treatments are preferred by many insurance companies; and these treatments satisfy requirements for accountability among mental health professionals to provide effective treatments.
criticisms, evidence-based practices - Answer- Some ______________ of _______________ _____________ are that some counsellors believe this is mechanistic and does not allow for individual differences in clients; it is not well-suited for helping clients with existential concerns; it is difficult to measure both relational and technical aspects of a psychological treatment; and it has the potential for misuse as a method of cost containment for insurance companies instead of a method of efficacious treatments for clients.
Psychotherapy - Answer- _________________ is a process of engagement between two people, both of whom are bound to change through the therapeutic venture. At its best, this is a collaborative process that involves both the therapist and the client in co-
constructing solutions regarding life's tasks.
sociopolitical, oppression - Answer- Being able to choose must be considered in the _______________ contexts that exert pressure or create constraints; ______________ is a reality that can restrict our ability to choose our future.
Feminist therapy - Answer- ______________ _____________ has contributed an awareness of how environmental and social conditions contribute to the problems of women and men and how gender-role socialization leads to a lack of gender equality.
Family therapy - Answer- _____________ ____________ teaches us that it is not possible to understand the individual apart from the context of the system.
psychoanalytic therapy - Answer- A theory of personality development, a philosophy of human nature, and a method of psychotherapy that focuses on unconscious factors that
motivate behaviour. Attention is given to the events of the first six years of life as determinants of the later development of personality.
