Approach to Counselling

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BEHAVIORAL APPROACH

Behavioral Therapy is effective for individuals who

require treatment for some sort of behavior change, such

as addictions, phobias and anxiety disorders.

Based on the principle that behavior is learnt.

Therefore be unlearnt, or reconditioned.

Behavioral Therapy concentrates on the 'here and now'

without focusing on the past to find a reason for the

behavior.


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COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combines cognitive and

behavioral therapies, and involves changing the way you think

(cognitive) and how you respond to these thoughts (behavior).

CBT focuses on the 'here and now' instead of focusing on the

cause of the issue, and breaks overwhelming problems into

smaller parts to make them easier to deal with.


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CBT is based on the principle that individuals learn unhelpful

ways of thinking and behaving over a long period of time.

CBT can be useful for dealing with issues such as:

anger

anxiety

depression

drug or alcohol problems

eating disorders obsessive-compulsive disorder

phobias

post-traumatic stress disorder

Sexual and relationship problems


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HUMANISTIC APPROACH

Humanistic therapy emerged in the 1950s

This approach focuses on recognizing human capabilities in areas such as

Creativity

personal growth and choice.

Two major theorists associated with this approach are Carl Rogers and

Abraham Maslow.

The main is to find out how individuals perceive themselves here and nowand to recognize growth, self-direction and responsibilities.

This method is optimistic and attempts to help individuals recognize their

strengths


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WHAT IS HUMANISTIC COUNSELLING

Humanistic approach provides them with an opportunity to

explore creativity, personal growth and self-development, as

well as acknowledging a variety of choices.

The foundations of the humanistic approach provide the client

with a deeper understanding of

who they are,

what they feel ,

the opportunity to explore the possibility of creating personal

choices.

It encourages self-awareness and self-realization.


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PERSON-CENTERED COUNSELLING (ROGERIAN}

COUNSELLING)

The counsellor or psychotherapist in this approach aims to

provide an environment in which the client does not feel under

threat or judgment.

This enables the client to experience and accept more of who

they are as a person, and reconnect with their own values and

sense of self-worth.

This reconnection with their inner resources enables them to

find their own way to move forward.


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GESTALT THERAPY

Gestalt Therapy focuses on the whole of an individual's

experience; their thoughts, feelings and actions.

Concentrates on the 'here and now' - what is happening from

one moment to the next.

Roughly translated from German, Gestalt means 'whole' and

was developed in the 1940's by Fritz Perls.

The main goal of this approach is for the individual to become

more self-aware, taking into account their mind, body and soul.


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TRANSACTION ANALYSIS Transactional Analysis was developed during the late 1950's by psychiatrist Eric

Berne.

Berne recognized three key ego-states - Parent, Adult and Child.

The Parent ego state is a set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors we leant from

our parents and other important people.

The Adult ego state relates to direct responses to the 'here and now' that are not

influenced by our past.

The Child ego state is a set of thoughts, feelings and behaviors learnt from our

childhood. Transactional Analysis seeks to identify what goes wrong in communication and

provide opportunities for individuals to change repetitive patterns that limit their

potential.


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EXISTENTIAL THERAPY

Focuses on exploring the meaning of certain issues

through a philosophical perspective, instead of a

technique-based approach.

It is appropriate for those wishing to increase their self-

awareness and broaden their views on their surrounding

world


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GOALS OF COUNSELLING

Goals of counseling in General:-

1. Providing the psychological support.

2. Adjustment and resource provision

3. Problem-solving and decision making.

4. Improving personal effectiveness,

5. Insight and understanding.

6. Self actualization

7. Achievement of positive mental heath.


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Remedial Goals (medical model) : goals of counselling are

not curative but foster improvement

Developmental Goals : focus on helping people acquire

psychological abilities and/or preventative

Ultimate Goals : outcomes desired and for whom

Mediating Goals :process oriented e.g. emphasis on

facilitating self-directedness


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ROLE OF A COUNSELLOR

A positive influencer

Enthusiastic

Caring

Supportive trusting

Focussed

Goal-oriented

Knowledgeable

Attentive

Clear and concise patient

Observing

Responsive

QUALITIIES

Empathy

Genuineness

Warmth

Concreteness

Sense of humor

Tragic sense

Self awareness

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