Counselling Psych Flashcards
Define counselling psychology
Gives the client an opportunity to explore, discover and clarify ways of living more satisfyingly and resourcefully
Bac 1984
In what year did the word ‘counselling’ arise
1960s
What is a school and the 3 schools
How psychologists believe human beings develop their view of the world they live in and how they cope with it
Psychoanalytical
Behaviourist
Humanistic
What do counselling psychologists focus on
Working with a tailored psychological formulation to improve psychological functioning and well being. Working collaboratively with people across a diverse range of disciplines
Where do they typically work
Hospitals/ private + public Health centres Community mental health teams Child + adolescent mental health services Private practices Forensic setting Industry Education Research Corporate institutions Psychiatric intensive care
What is the role of a counsellor
- listen actively
- empathetic
- be non-judgemental
- be open to experience
- strive towards an authentic relationship
- generate opportunities got growth + healing
What are Mcleod’s aims for counselling
2003
Insight Self awareness Self actualisation Problem solving Acquisition of social skills Cognitive change Empowerment
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy
- differences in training
- professional differences
- support vs. Facilitating change
- underlying theory
- needs of the client
Outline Hopson’s 1981 way of helping model
Direct action Giving advice Giving info Providing instructions Systems change Counselling
Outline Rogers’s 1950 person centred approach
Humanistic school of therapy that focuses on the quality of relationship
Outline Ellis’ 1950 REBT
Rational emotive behavioural therapy
Action + belief + consequence
Dispute