The Clienteles of Counseling Flashcards
a person who
pays a professional person or organization for services
client
group of people who are regular customers at a particular business
or a body of clients
clientele
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical
illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you
act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness
and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety
of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to
function at work and at home.
People who Experience Depression
Drug abuse is not just harmful to our physical health but also to our mental
health as well. It cannot be denied that drug addiction create more social
problems and social disintegration. Consequently, more youth victims cry
for help and seek for counselor’s attention.
People who Abuse Drugs
Our population recognizes the bad effects of tobacco to our health.
However, many people still use tobacco even if it is deadly. Users find it
difficult to stop smoking. Hence, smokers who desire to quit tobacco were
added to list of the counselor’s audiences.
People who Use Tobacco
Alcoholism is seen as a disease and alcoholics find it difficult to stop
drinking on their own. This requires help from a professional as it requires
appropriate treatment. However, an equally important paradigm is to look
at alcoholism at weakness of self-control and self-discipline. Therefore this
requires intervention other than treatment
People who Abuse Alcohol
Even with the changing role of women in society, men still predominantly
control purchasing and decision-making powers. Most men still have less
participation in household responsibilities and child care. In this case,
women’s advancement is constrained. What complicates this situation is the
women’s perception about themselves and the society’s expectations.
Counselors are responsible in helping women appreciate their own values,
abilities, aptitudes, and interests and to utilize these to develop their full
potential
women
The aging population is increasingly rising and demands more attention.
Retirees who are adjusting to life outside work feel lost and ignored. Life
for them suddenly loses meaning. A transition from a busy life to retirement
stage must be instituted. This a challenge to the counseling profession.
Other aging issues that require attention of counseling include loss of a
partner, decline mental capacity and mobility, increased loneliness, and
decline in security.
Older Adults
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has been labeled as the
most feared disease due to its incurability. Victims of this disease are
seeking help to improve their quality of life and to handle their emotional
stress and low self-esteem. Counseling approach requires sensitivity and
appreciation of the complexity of the disease. Counselors may also help in
assisting and educating the victim’s support system.
People with AIDS
This population represents victims of domestic violence characterized by
spouse and child abuses.
Victims of Abuse
There is a growing number of gays and lesbians that are coming out.
However, there are still sectors in the society, including their own families
that avoid and discriminate them. There are family members who cannot
accept homosexuality in their circle. They are usually the victims of
harassments, violence, discrimination and isolation. Gay and lesbians, like
other sectors of the society, suffer from peer denial, family clash, health
uncertainties, and prejudgment. In this case, counseling should help them
through focusing on self-awareness, self- acceptance, and understanding.
Gay Men and Lesbian Women
