values of a therapist

values of a therapist In an ideal world, the values of the therapist would not influence therapy or the therapist’s reactions to clients. However, when therapists deny their values or minimize their views on important issues during interactions with clients, this can cause problems in the therapeutic relationship. In an effort to explore the many […]

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effective counselors

effective counselors George is a 28-year-old male, currently pursuing a degree in psychology. He wants to be a counselor for people with adjustment difficulties. However, George’s supervisors are suggesting he consider changing his career because he seems to lack the particular skills he needs to be a competent and effective counselor. His supervisors have identified […]

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letter to Freud

letter to Freud In this assignment you are to write a letter to Sigmund Freud critiquing three of the most important concepts in his theory. You will need to include at least two reliable outside sources in your critique of Freud’s concepts. Scholarly sources are preferred and can be found through AUO’s Library. Additional, non-scholarly […]

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comparing 3 theories

comparing 3 theories For this week’s discussion you will consider the scenario below and respond in detail to each of the questions below. Here is the scenario you will use: Roberta has come to counseling because she is contemplating a divorce from her husband of 12 years. She has been unhappy in her marriage for […]

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applying theory to a case study

applying theory to a case study Select one of the two available video clips to the right. The video will begin playing immediately. Pause the video and notice under the Clips heading to the right, either you will see the “Case Study of Carol (30:38) or Case Study of Paul (26:40) depending on which video […]

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behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy

behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy In this discussion we examine the principles and techniques of both behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy. Use the following scenario to develop your responses to the next two questions: Assume that you work in a day care center and take care of four 6-year-olds. One of the boys, […]

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applying behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies

applying behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapies Codrina is a 40-year-old, divorced, white female seeking counseling at a community mental health center. She is seeking counseling because she has been depressed, unable to sleep well and has lost her appetite since the sudden ending of her marriage one month ago. Before leaving, her husband told her […]

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integrating theories

integrating theories In this course, we have studied various approaches to therapy and explored the utility of each orientation with reference to the client. For this assignment, take the perspective of a therapist working with clients. This will help you honestly assess your own development and more objectively evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using […]

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family therapy

family therapy In this discussion you will apply some of your understanding of family therapy to the following scenario: Debbie is 18 years old and has come in to see a counselor because she knows that she desperately needs help. Debbie says that she sleeps 14 to 15 hours a day and would probably sleep […]

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To prepare for writing your Journal entry:

To prepare for writing your Journal entry: To prepare for writing your Journal entry: Review the Montante article in the Week 3 Learning Resources. Review the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist to guide your writing. Review sample journal entries posted in an Announcement. Assignment Instructions: Think about the material you encountered in the course this week, […]

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