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role of counselor

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  • essential knowledge of counseling theory, techniques, supervised experiences
  • be authentic
  • create a climate in which clients can examine their thoughts, feelings, and actions
  • to empower clients to arrive at their own solutions to problems they face
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goals of therapy

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  • set by the client
  • differ from client to client
  • facilitate change
  • to improve quality of life
  • maintain or improve daily function.
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counselor values

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  • be aware of value imposition
  • recognize that you are not value neutral
  • influence how we act and view counseling
  • manage personal values so they do not contaminate the therapeutic relationship
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multicultural considerations

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  • our experiences may cause bias
  • culture and ethnic background need to be taken into account in therapy
  • most therapies are based on Western models, therefore may not work for all cultures
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self-disclosure

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-appropriately sharing reactions
- being ourselves and appropriately sharing, increases the chances of the client being authentic
- can help counselors connect with clients in forming a strong therapeutic relationship

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evidence-based practices

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the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences
- brief and standardized

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criticisms of EBP

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  • mechanicalistic and does not allow for individual differences in clients
  • not well-suited for helping clients with existential problems
  • may not be normed for diverse populations
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Dual Relationships

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  • either sexual or non-sexual, occur when counselors assume two (or more) roles simultaneously or sequentially with a client
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managing dual relationships

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  • set healthy boundaries early in the therapeutic relationship
  • document discussions
  • consult to maintain objectivity
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mandatory ethics

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a level of ethical functioning at the minimum level of professional practice

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aspirational ethics

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focuses on doing what is in the best interest of clients
- involves the highest standards of thinking and conduct

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positive ethics

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approach taken by practitioners who want to do their best for the client rather than simply meet minimum standards to stay out of trouble

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informed consent

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the right of clients to be informed about their therapy and to make autonomous decisions pertaining to it
- promotes active collaboration of clients
- therapy procedures, supervision, risks/benefits, cost of treatment, limits of confidentiality

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confidentiality

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legal duty of therapists not to disclose information about the client

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privileged communication

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legal concept that protects clients from having their confidential communications revealed in court without their permission

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ethical decision making

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  • identify the problem, review relevant codes, seek consultation, brainstorm, list consequences, decide and document the reasons for your actions
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Id

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pleasure principle

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ego

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reality principle

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superego

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moral principle

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repression

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threatening or painful thoughts and feelings are excluded from awareness

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denial

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“closing one’s eyes” to the existence of a threatening aspect of reality

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reaction formation

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actively expressing the opposite impulse when confronted with a threatening impulse

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projection

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attributing to others one’s own unacceptable desires and impulses

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displacement

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directing energy toward another object or person when the original object or person is inaccessible

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rationalization
manufacturing good reasons to explain away a bruised ego
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sublimation
diverting sexual or aggressive energy into other channels
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regression
going back to an earlier phase of development when there were fewer demands
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introjection
taking in and "swallowing" the values and standards of others
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identification
identifying with successful causes, organizations, or people in the hope that you will be perceived as worthwhile
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compensation
masking perceived weaknesses or developing certain positive traits to make up for limitations
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oral stage
- 1st year - related to later mistrust and rejection issues
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anal stage
- 1-3 years - related to later personal power issues
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phallic stage
- 3-6 years - related to later sexual attitudes
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latent stage
- 6-12 years - a time of socialization
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genital stage
- 12-60 years - sexual energies are invested in life
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trust v. mistrust
- birth - 2 years - virtue of hope - looking for basic needs to be met
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autonomy v. shame/doubt
- ages 2 to 4 - virtue of will - exploring and experiencing
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initiative v. guilt
- ages 4 to 7 - virtue of purpose - achieve competence and initiative
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industry v. inferiority
- ages 7 to 12 - virtue of competency - finding things you are good at
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identity v. confusion
- ages 12 to 18 - virtue of fidelity - experiment with and develop identity and roles
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intimacy v. isolation
- ages 19-29 - virtue of love - establish intimacy and relationships with others
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generativity v. stagnation
- ages 30-64 - virtue of care - contribute to society and be part of a family
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integrity v. despair
- ages 65+ - virtue of wisdom - assess and make sense of life and meaning of contributions
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Transference
- the client reacts to the therapist as they did to an earlier significant other - allows clients to experience feelings that would otherwise be inaccessible - client can achieve insight into the influence of the past
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countertransference
- the reaction of the therapist toward the client that may interfere with objectivity - can potentially help you understand your client's world
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Analytical Psychology
- human beings have both constructive and destructive forces - in order to become integrated we must come to terms with our dark side or shadow
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latent content
hidden, symbolic, and unconscious motives, wishes, and fears
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psychodynamic therapy
emerged as a way of shortening and simplifying the lengthy process of classical psychoanalysis
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objects relation theory
emphasis on how our relationships with other people are affected by the way we have internalized our experiences of others
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Adler's view of human nature
- behavior is purposeful and goal-directed; and conscious more than unconscious - meaning in life - strive for success - completion - choice and responsibility
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social (life) task
building friendships
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love (life) task
establishing intimacy
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occupational (life) task
contributing to society
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social interest
- an individuals attitude toward and awareness of being part of the human community - embodies a community feeling and emphasizes the client's positive feelings toward others in the world - innate, learned, developed, and used - we are primarily motivated by our desire to belong
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Phase 1: Establishing the proper therapeutic
- relationship supportive, collaborative, educational, encouraging process - help client build awareness of his/her strengths
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Phase 2: Exploring the Individual's Psychological Dynamics
- gain a deeper understanding of an individual's lifestyle - subject and objective interview
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Phase 3: Encouraging Self Understanding/ Insight
- interpret the findings of the assessment - hidden goals and purposes of behavior are made conscious - therapist offers interpretations to help clients gain insight into their lifestyle
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Phase 4: Reorientation and Re-education
- action oriented - putting insights into practice - shifting rules of interaction, process, and motivation
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"As if" technique
- clients are asked to take a reflective step back prior to stepping forward to act - encourages clients to reflect on how they would be different if they were acting as if they were the person they desire to be - part of the reorientation process
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Private logic
- how a person views themselves, others, and the world around them - is created as a result of experiences

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