Disadvantages Of Theoretical Orientation

1. If I was applying for a job and was asked what theoretical orientation would guide me in designing and leading a group, I would answer that I would use a technical integration. I would allow myself to use 2 or more different techniques to design and lead the group, without having to believe in the theoretical creation of those techniques. I would use techniques from behavioral, cognitive, and psychodynamic theories but would not side with all the theories. I would more rely on the “special techniques” rather than the actual theories themselves. In setting up a group, I would first consider the type of group that I am leading. Next, I would ask members the way they want the group to run and then I would base the way I run it, based upon their

There are many advantages to using a single theoretical approach in group therapy. However, I believe that the most important of these is the fact that a single approach will not raise conflict with others theories. I mean that, if I am using a theory that believes the past has zero effect on us, then a theory that says the past has a great effect on us will clash and cause issues in the group. There are also many disadvantages and the most important of these is that a single approach is very limited. Meaning, if I use one approach it will be limited on how far I can help a person, but if I use multiple approaches I have many different ways of evaluating a person and ultimately helping them. I feel that it is extremely important to use more than one approach and to integrate different theories. Like I previously stated, the biggest disadvantages of having multiple theories, is that they will clash in ways they are used. For example, there may be times when someone has issues in their past and using a past and present theory is not going to help them in the slightest because those theories clash too

In my experience, my one on one counseling experience left me very confused and unsure of what was happening. I had to leave before I could truly finish, which caused it to be not helpful to me. However, in a seminar I went through and completed, it was very beneficial to me and allowed me to grow in who I am.

4e. I feel that it is very important that the client and the counselor have a relationship built upon trust. I feel that there should never be any kind of friendship outside of the counseling, however, in counseling it should be a relationship that one would have with a mentor or guardian.

4f. From my perspective, the roles of the client are to come to the sessions weekly, with the intent of seeking help. It is their responsibility as the client to seek help and reach that help through their own understanding. As the leader, it is my job to guide the clients to that understanding and to be there in a trusting manner for the client and also as an accepting place to listen to whatever they have going on.

4g. I define a problem as anything emotionally harming, stressful, or confusing to a client. Problem situations to me are defined as a specific situation that is causing a problem. Lastly, problem behaviors are behaviors that occur when a problem arises, for example, fight or flight. People can run from their problems or fight