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In counselling practice, to effect change specific counselling models are employed; these models are informed through counselling modalities like person centred therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, narrative therapy and so forth (Mcleod, 2007). The fifth learning goal was set to effectively use the theoretical knowledge of counselling models to facilitate the counselling practice. The activities stipulated in the group leader’s manual were based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT); as the activities educated the participants on how thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviour were interconnected. Facilitating these group sessions involved applying the conceptual knowledge of CBT. Various mindfulness exercises like meditation, breathing exercises …show more content…
The seventh learning goal set, encourages integrating this feedback into practice. Campbell (2011) states that the two variables which influence a successful supervision experience are the level of supervisory commitment to the role and to supervisees’ development and growth. During my placement tenure, the influence of these variables have been positive; as both my clinical and administrative supervisors were professionals in their own field who shared their expert knowledge to provide positive enquiry based feedback. The evidence of this expertise is documented in my supervisory journals, in which feedback received every week is integrated to improve the practice next week. (R, Parthasarathy, Clinical Supervision Journal, December 18, 2015). It is also the influence of my supervisor’s interest in my development and growth that has enabled me to hone my self-reflection and observation skills. There is also specific evidence of integrating supervisor feedback of “taking a step back” to approach a resistance client in week 6 of my placement practice (R, Parthasarathy, Clinical Supervision Journal, October 12, 2015; R, Parthasarathy, Client Journal, October 19, 2015). I intend to continue working on this learning goal throughout the duration of my placement, as supervision provided me the necessary support to navigate …show more content…
The limited experience in dealing with real life clients, the inert need to be liked and the fear of making mistakes is what hinders the ability of new counsellors to maintain professionalism (Wosket, 1999). The ninth learning goal set, is to monitor my ability in maintaining professional boundaries and remaining congruent when running group sessions. According to Carl Rogers (1980) congruence is the ability of the counsellor to match the outward responses to the client to the inward feelings of the counsellor (as cited in Bryant-Jeffries, 2005). To the best of my ability I have worked towards to this learning goal, even though it was challenging at times. This feeling of being challenged, is evident in my journal notes written to introspect on the organisational influences at the start of my placement term and also when dealing with a resistant client (R, Parthasarathy, Organisational Journal, September 21, 2015; R, Parthasarathy, Client Journal, September 21, 2015). The exercise of engaging in self-reflection, integrating supervisor feedback, reading articles on self-development and my willingness to remain open are the factors which helped me in managing these challenges and remaining congruent. In spite of facing these challenges, I have ensured that I remained within my professional boundaries, which indicates that I am on
As now it can be concluded that to make a supervision session effective it is essential to have a deep understanding of these facts and theories. Characteristics of both supervisor and supervisee are equally important. As supervisors must know their roles and responsibilities at the same time, supervisee should have interest towards reflective practice. Maintaining a good supervisory relationship will be useful to analyse the problems. If there are any signs of underperformance seen in the supervisee, the supervisor can approach them to sort out the matter before it causes
Nurses are able to reflect upon their past experiences of work and build and improve this ensuring their level of competence and skills is in line with NMC guidelines. Improving the quality of care provided to patients is an ongoing process and requires practitioners to contently reflect and improve their practice. (Howatson-Jones, 2013) One way in which reflection can improve the quality of care is through the use of professional supervision, as stated by (Daly, Speedy and Jackson, 2014) a focus for supervision should be enhancing a nurse’s skills and ability to reflect on practice. It should reflect on the standard of care provided and highlight areas for improvement such as further training. This, in turn, leads to a greater self-awareness of practitioners’ own abilities. The process is not about finding faults, but to improve and learn to ensure the quality of care is high and professional for all patients. Being self-aware is a skill important to reflection and the provision of quality of
As this book points out, and what I found interesting, the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client, can be even more important than how the therapy sessions are conducted. A therapists needs to be congruent. This is important because a client needs a sense of stability. To know what is expected from him or her while being in this transitional period of change. In some cases this congruency may be the only stability in his life, and without it, there is no way of him trusting in his t...
There are multiple structures of that can be applied to the counselling process, ranging from the basic idea of a beginning, middle and end to a more structured approach as that proposed by Egan (1994). Although his initial structure offered three main components; Stage 1, exploring the situation, stage 2, identifying a new or desired scenario to strive for and stage 3, the action stage, in which methods of coping are devised of and implemented. Egan later devised a ten stage structure that still takes into account initial stages from the speakers perspective of identifying a problem and seeking help, within this structure stage 4 is the initial meeting of the counsellor and client and can be considered the beginning stage of the helping re...
Psychotherapy integration is best explained as an attempt to look beyond and across the dimensions of a single therapy approach to examine what one can learn from other perspectives and how one’s client’s can benefit from various ways of administering therapy (Corey, 2013). Research has shown that a variety of treatments are equally effective when administered by therapist who believe in them and client’s that accept them (Corey, 2013). Therefore, one of the best aspects of utilizing an integrative approach is that in most cases, if a therapist understands how and when to incorporate therapeutic interventions, they usually can’t go wrong. While integrating different approaches can be beneficial for the client, it is also important for the therapist
Collaboration is an important indicator of the liklihood of change occuring. When the counselors and client can cooperate resistance does not occur.
Westbrook, D., Kennerley, H. and Kirk, J. (2011) An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Skills and Application, 2nd edition, London: Sage Publications.
This essay will attempt to highlight and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the three main theories of counselling within the module covered this term. The three approaches in discussion are psychodynamics, cognitive behavioural and humanistic.
Supervision and feedback offers critique and support to improve trajectory in learning, education, knowledge and accountability. Given and used constructively it assists with potential development and enhances understanding (Kadushin & Harkness, 2002). It creates confidence, encouragement and emotional support; which helps relieve stress (Kirkland & Manoogian, 1998). To demonstrate professional commitment and taking responsibility to my practice I ensured I asked for personal feedback. To my delight the carer expressed she felt comfortable with me as I provided empathy and a sense of understanding just by listening. Also, core issues were discovered which lead to self-directed discussion based on solutions she wanted. This feedback was essential in providing me confidence and motivation.
I believe nearly all my skills require further development, but the skills I feel require the most attention and development is control of myself and how I listen to my client. My own values and assumptions I feel are hampering my development of skills. Ways I can improve on this is by doing my own research into different or opposing values and assumptions and finding their positives and finding the negatives within my own, to help find a more balanced practice. The way I listen could greatly improve as it took Lucy pointing out how she wanted and/or needed support from me, for me to make the session more productive. As I need to listen equally to answers of inaction and answers of action. And focus more on listening to Lucy and not problem solving, as I said during our session “you’re safety and [those] around you are safe … are the ultimate goal of our session’s”. (Harms, 2007; Ivey & Ivey, 2007; Trevithick, 2005). The analysing and planning of further development of my skills has given me hope within my current short-comings, and my future
Olivia as the client, was feeling overwhelmed due to having responsibilities in many separate aspects of her life. Including but not limited to her school, family, friends and new fitness goals. As the counsellor I aimed to help the client come up with a strategy that would not only incorporate all of her responsibilities but allow time to take for herself as well. Doing so, will greatly reduce Olivia’s stress. In order to implement a plan I used multiple techniques to acquire information and insight about the client, as well as her present situation. Throughout the phases of counselling I used the problem solving process, this will help the client manage and save her time. I also exhibited exploring and probing to gain insight about client. Various types of questions were also used including, open-ended questions, close-ended questions and coping questions. I also used the technique of empowering the client to make a change. I accomplished this by highlighting the client’s resources she already obtains. Completing this assignment allowed me to analyze my strengths, along with also allowing me to see the areas that need improvement including leading and advice giving. Overall this assignment allowed me to critically analyze my clinical practice and how far I have come since first beginning at Georgian
The basic knowledge about supervision theories and processes would help them transition into a supervisory role. Even at sites that do not ask internship students to be supervisors, they are usually asked to take a part in a supervision group where they hear other clinicians’ cases and give feedback. In such situations, students need to demonstrate interpersonal skills, clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, and skills in giving constructive feedback. I believe that information provided in this course would assist them to be successful in these supervisory and consultant roles at their
Throughout this essay I will be explaining and exploring the benefits of counselling to young people, and how individuals can benefit from attending counselling sessions with myself.
The counseling session began with the introductions where I introduced myself as the counselor and later introduced my client. This stage is important in any counseling session since it is the time of exploration and focusing according to Gerard Egan as quoted by Wright (1998) in his essay on couselling skills. It is in this session that I was able to establish rapport and trust with my client in order to come up with a working and fruitful relationship with him. During this stage I made use of skills like questioning, where I would pose a question directly to my client, sometimes I would choose to just listen to what the client wanted to speak out while in some instances I would be forced to paraphrase the question if I felt the client did not understand the question I had asked previously. There were also other times when I would reflect through silence. During such a period, I got time to study the client and the information he had given. This being a difficult area, since some clients may not be able to volunteer information to you as the counselor, I decided to assure the client of confidentiality of any information he was willing to share with me with a few exceptions which I also told him about. Being open to him about the only times the information may not be confidential was part of my building rapport and establishing trust with him. I therefore, decided to ask the client what information he wanted to share with me and lucky enough he was ready to speak to me about different issues that he was going through.
Counselling is collaboration of steps that is aimed to help clients cope better and learn to deal with situations that they are facing. This includes teaching the client to focus on their thoughts and emotions, and to teach them to make positive choices and changes. It is a method for helping individuals to lessen primary anguish ensuing from a challenging situation and guaranteeing long-term constructive handling of stressful situations.