If counselor self-discloses information, the client can view the counselor as an expert and trustworthy (Edwards & Murdock, 1994). There are no differences in the client’s perceptions of disclosing and non-disclosing counselors
Therapist Self-Disclosure 1 Running head: THERIPIST SELF-DISCLOSURE IN GROUP THERAPY Therapist Self-Disclosure 2 Abstract The effects that counselor self-disclosure can have on group members and the appropriateness of when to use self disclosure will be explained in this paper. The author will discuss the ethical dilemmas that may arise when counselors divulge too much information, as well as a discussion of what the client's perceptions may be of such disclosure and the positive…
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Substance Abuse Counseling In the United States having a substance abuse addiction is a serious problem. All counselors one time another will encounter a client with a problem of substance abuse .Every case is different no one case is the same when counseling clients with drug and alcohol problems. Counseling someone with a substance abuse problem can be unpredictable and as a counselor you must focus on your ethical framework to guide you in providing the necessary interventions that will help…
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Ethical and Legal Viewpoint For a counselor it’s significant that one must use the code of ethics that identify social, legal and ethical issues within a counselor and client connection, which provides effectiveness and guarantees efficiency in the counseling method. Being a counselor within a high school I am faced with everyday decisions that might or might not be the ideal situation, but it’s important to let the students know that they can come to me with anything and it can be confidential…
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mental health counselor Counseling others is a difficult job that requires people to listen, take notes, and respond in ways that are positive and helpful. It is important that trust be built between the counselor and the patient so that the patient will feel comfortable speaking about issues that are private or embarrassing. There are many different types of counselors including drug counselors; marriage counselors, grief counselors, job counselors, diet and exercise counselors, and others that…
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others in society that an individual is socially unacceptable. Second, self-stigma, is the perception held by the individual that he or she is socially unacceptable, which can lead to a reduction in self-esteem or self-worth if the person seeks psychological help (Vogel, Wade, & Hackler, 2007, p. 41). When an individual internalizes such beliefs of self, it has been determined that public stigma is related to self-stigma in that self-stigma is associated with the attitudes individuals have towards counseling…
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the characteristics that are associated with the counseling profession. Issues that relate to one being an effective counselor will be discussed and how it relates to the ethical issues presented will also be reviewed. Present issues of concern that result in questions that are continuously arising within the counseling profession and what are the responsibilities of the counselor will be addressed. As well as strategies that has been put in place to help avoid ineffectiveness within the counseling…
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and fundraising events held throughout the year. Unspoken Words is staffed with well trained professionals who have received specialized training in providing critical therapeutic services to our K-12 clients. Our team of licensed mental health counselors and licensed clinical social workers work in conjunction with our intake specialists, case managers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other staff to support and provide the very best there is in the name of prevention and…
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Liberty University Abstract Multicultural counseling has enlighten counselors the ability to work with diverse clients. It has also created a controversy over how multicultural problems can be addressed in counseling children who come from race, ethnicity, and cultural background. Children culture plays a part in their social development and how they interact in their early childhood. Culturally counselors are aware on how to understand the client cultural background and how to intervene…
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Clinical mental health counselors diagnose, treat, and test psychological disorders as well as support and teach clients skills needed for positive behavior changes. According to the 2012 American Mental Health Counselors Association’s (AMHCA) code of ethics “Mental health counselors believe in the dignity and worth of the individual. They are committed to increasing knowledge of human behavior and understanding of themselves and others. They use their skills only for purposes consistent with these…
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they are not alone. In group therapy sessions, members are encouraged to discuss the issues that brought them to therapy openly and honestly. It is the responsibility of the counselor to work to create an atmosphere of trust and acceptance that encourages members to support one another. This atmosphere is developed and…
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