Essays and Research Papers on Counseling & Therapies

This 7 page paper looks at the theories regarding the development of this disorder and the way in which it may be treated, focusing on family therapy along with the flexibility as well as long term nature of any therapy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes David Seamands book on Christian counseling. No additional sources cited.

This 15 page report discusses the concepts associated with mediation processes and discusses the ways in which cultural, social, and personal biases can have a significant impact on the successfulness of the outcomes reached through mediation. Mediation has become an effective and beneficial means of dispute settlement in a number of circumstances. The mediator creates a safe and encouraging environment for ...

This 10 page paper takes a look at the field of social work and how psychoanalytic and cognitive theories may be applied. How social workers cope with change, in respect to their clients' progress, is a focus of this study. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that provides a critical examination of the narrative approach to counseling, comparing it to more traditional approaches. The writer feels that this approach is more individualistic and empowering for the client/patient. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper that explores and summarizes several different forms of group therapy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the assessment process for homeless clients. Emphasizes that while these clients typically need temporary shelter as well as food, clothing, and jobs but long-term intervention is often needed as well. The case counselor must be able to assess both the initial long-term needs of these clients in the short ...

This 6 page paper investigates three modes of group therapy: meaning-centered family, cognitive restructuring and gestalt. It also argues that the element of change - either of a behavior, thought pattern or an understanding of the world is the primary goal in working with incest/sexual abuse, eating disorder and substance abuse populations using these three modes of therapy. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper examines a few of Freud's theories in light of what is currently known of disassociative identity disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

(5 pp) There are some who have stated it is "the duty of the social worker to warn and protect" their clients. Although there may be some dissention concerning the word, "duty," this discussion will show that is indeed the overall aim of the professional social worker. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

(8 pp) In her 1997 book, Eroding Military Influence in Brazil: Politicians Against Soldiers, Wendy Hunter examines the situation under the auspices of the "rational choice model." Because she claims that politicians are primarily interested in their own political survival, the rational choice model is an excellent measuring device for the shift towards ...

This 5 page report discusses pet therapy programs that generally consist of volunteers bringing a dog or cat (a shelter animal or their own pet) to an in-patient facility in order to interact with residents or patients. National studies have confirmed the therapeutic effects of animals upon humans, especially those individuals who are confined due to age or illness. Human-animal contact encourages ...

Issues relevant to the Latina population include education, unemployment and job opportunity, immigration, beliefs concerning and access to health care and child care, gender role and acculturation (often interpreted as empowerment) and family interactions. This 7 page paper explores the special concerns relevant to the Latino woman and briefly looks at viable techniques for counseling. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 10 page research paper that contrasts and compares The Intimacy Paradox by Donald S. Williamson (1991) and You Can't Grow up Till You Go Home Back Home by William Nerin (1993). Both of these psychologist propose theories that address the difficulties and obstacles involved in the crucial developmental task of re-establishing the "ground rules" ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses the similarities between counseling for adults and counseling for adolescents. In order to do this, the writer compares adult and adolescent counseling for sexual abuse and argues that, based on these observations, the two areas are quite similar when it comes to basics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that investigates the field of crisis intervention. The writer discusses intervention that handles anger, emotion and violence, as well as various models for intervention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the theoretical basis of the use of the genogram in family therapy. The paper looks at the development of the tool by Murray Bowen and the way that it may be used, encompassing the theories of Alfred Adler and Walter Toman. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

It is the role of the counselor to support and empower clients in problem-solving endeavors that may be viewed as reparative. This 5 page paper addresses the problem of ethical differences between the counselor and the client wishing to have an abortion and argues hat the ethical dilemma of the counselor may be resolved through an understanding and use ...

A 17 page paper which presents an examination of six different articles which discuss aspects of counseling. The articles address youth counseling, marriage counseling, prison counseling, violence counseling and other aspects of counseling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The culture of military life changes a person, either enhancing their lives or bringing with it pain and suffering. The same can be said of being disabled. This 6 page paper compares two articles related to disabled veterans and explores the issue of post traumatic stress disorder as well as cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment modality. ...

6 pages in length. This paper will examine what a conduct disorder is and two different ways to recognize one. Recognizing conduct disorder through the use of the cognitive process is one of these methods, and recognizing conduct disorder through the affective process is another way. Both methods are thoroughly covered in this ...

6 pages in length. This paper will examine two different ways to understand the background of conduct disorder. Recognizing conduct disorder as being brought on through the cognitive process is one of these methods, and recognizing conduct disorder as being brought about through the affective process is another way. Both methods are thoroughly covered in ...

This 5 page paper considers the use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, (CBT), for the treatment of depression. The writer explains the theory of the treatment as well as the way in which it may be used by a therapist. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

The counselor working with HIV/AIDS clients may come into conflict concerning their own feelings toward the client and their personal attitudes, values and beliefs towards sex, harm, self harm, death and dying and the professional need to distance themselves on a moral ground from the actions of the individual. This 6 page paper provides an ...

6 pages in length. The Emergency Medical Service (EMS), which is comprised of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), firefighters and other rescue personnel, devote their lives to helping others in times of crises. Theirs is a dedication that goes above and beyond the human call of duty, however, they do not think twice about ...