This article requires a featured image. Butcher, Hooley, & Mineka (2013) noted the field of abnormal psychology strives to capture the causes and treatments of mental disorders. The researchers explained the meaning of abnormality has not been universally agreed upon, however there is agreement regarding which conditions classify as disorders. Therefore, certain conditions might be […]
The Impact of History and Counseling Theories on Culturally Diverse Populations
In counseling clients from diverse cultural groups, there are several factors to bear in mind for the counselor. Since most American counselors are trained in the Western approach, clients of diverse groups may find some to the approaches and interventions to be ineffective in treating their particular concerns. Counselors will need to stay abreast of […]
Tarasoff: Exploring: Understanding, and Implications
Tarasoff: Exploring: Understanding, and Implications The mental health professional’s responsibility to uphold confidentiality within the therapeutic relationship is key in the counseling practice, yet there are limits to confidentiality. Bartol & Bartol (2012) clarified the Tarasoff requirement refers to a mental health professional’s obligation to adhere to duty to warn or protect vulnerable parties […]
Feminist Theory in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
I viewed the video Family therapy with the experts: Feminist family therapy part of the family therapy with experts series hosted by Dr. Jon Carlson and Diane Kjos. Dr.Cheryl Rampage was the featured guest expert, and feminist therapist who was interviewed by the hosts, and later presented a demonstration which included a single mother, Becky […]
Person-centered Therapy: A Case Study
Person-centered theory places the client as the expert rather than the counselor. Hazler (2011) noted, “The person-centered approach implies great confidence in each client.” (p. 146.). Carl Rogers, the founder, taught that the counselor must adhere to genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy in order to be effective. Person-centered theory does not pathologize clients. Hazler […]
Adlerian Counseling
Dr. Carlson and Dr. Kjos held a discussion on Adlerian theory. Dr. Kjos interviewed Dr. Carlson, who is an Adlerian therapist, and then later viewed a video Adlerian theory with Dr. Carlson demonstrating a counseling session with a divorced woman named Gina. During interview with Dr Kjos, along with many comments, Carlson (Psychotherapy.net, 2008) explained Adler had […]
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