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My personal approach to counseling comes from several different theoretical frameworks. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) has the most influence in what I would consider my personal approach. I truly believe that the way an individual feels about themselves will impact them more than anything else. When an individual feels that they are not good enough then they will continue to struggle in all aspects of their life. Thoughts affect our feelings and our behaviors; therefore, if you are able to change an individual’s negative thinking then you are able to change their feelings and behaviors. Therapists must be able to challenge an individual’s irrational beliefs about themselves and work to change these to more rational thinking. Studies have shown that individuals who are trying to lose weight will have more success if they just believe that they are capable of losing the weight. Just their positive thinking can enhance their personal diet and exercise. REBT will have the greatest impact when working with clients in my personal theory but I will also take many aspects from other theories as well. Another aspect of my personal theory comes from Carl Rogers and his Person Centered theory. My greatest take away from Rogers is his theory of unconditional positive regard. I am in agreement that an individual in counseling must feel as if they are being accepted and not judged by their therapist. Often individuals who seek counseling are fearful to begin with so as a therapist it is important to make this client feel at ease and understand that they are in a safe environment where they will not be judged. Once you can establish this with a client I believe that the relationship with that client will be more successful and the ... ... middle of paper ... ...meet. This woman continues to struggle daily to even believe that she can receive her GED even though she would very much like to. Through this example you can see that what this individual thinks about herself affects every other aspect of her life. Even though she would like to go back to school she does not feel like she is capable. Sadly, these thoughts even transfer to her children. Her oldest daughter has no hopes of going to college but just wants to make it through high school. Thoughts affect behaviors and feelings continually with this family. Her daughter consistently runs away because she feels unloved. During one visitation her daughter stated to me that she wanted to get pregnant just so she could have someone to love her unconditionally. Rarely, do individuals see all the positives they have in their life but instead they focus on the few negatives.

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