Essays and Research Papers on Counseling & Therapies

4 pages in length. Mental illness is certainly no laughing matter, but it also should not be held in such seriousness that the individual afflicted with the disease feels like an outsider. Taking a resolute yet uplifting approach to counseling the mentally ill, the Western Carolina Center (WCC) in Morganton, North Carolina brings ...

This 5 page paper outlines the underlying reasons for egocentrism in adolescent populations. This paper considers social identification and change as elements impacting egocentrism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper evaluates the remedial model in respect to group counseling. How social workers can set up groups effectively is addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Good afternoon Mr. Jones. I understand you are here to talk about fear of flying.... Well, in my opinion, your fear has basis in a combination of sciences, including what has been referred to as the 'science of mind,' or what has occurred objectively and externally to you without forethought, and the.... Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 15 page paper gives an indepth overview of alcoholism, causes, treatments, costs to society, treatment, impact to society and family. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Hervey Cleckley (1941) wrote in The Mask of Insanity a plea for the public to try and understand a range of antisocial personality disorders that he referred to as psychotic “for want of a better word.” The definition of various “high order” psychotic disorders continues today, many giving credit to Cleckley for his original use ...

A 4 page paper assessing the case of Client X, a 52-year-old Puerto Rican American woman having difficulty dealing with the absence of the traditional Hispanic extended family support structure so closely attached to the Hispanic culture. Unmet expectations can be devastating for the individual taken unaware. Client X should be able to ...

This 5 page paper analyzes how deportation affects families and the consequences to the family unit. This paper furthermore highlights the role of the social worker and his/her role in easing the impact of deportation on the family. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page overview of the differences that exist between the Codes of Ethics for the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Association of Christian Counseling (AACC), and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors(AAPC) in regard to the guidance they provide to Sexual Intimacies, Conflict of Interest (Dual Roles) and Relationship to Society. The ...

A 4 page research paper that offers a brief overall discussion of group counseling. The advantages of group counseling over individual therapy are discussed, as well as delineating various types and approaches to group counseling. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines a systems approach to family therapy. A hypothetical case study is used. The systems approach and techniques are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page research paper that examines the field of counseling and focuses on the personal characteristic, on the part of the counselor, that contribute to counseling effectiveness. This examination concludes that stamina, flexibility and cultivating openness to cultural and gender diversity are key values required by effective counselors. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addresses the personal feeling and spirituality that counselors bring to their work, while identifying elements of practice as outlined by Keith-Lucas in his book Giving and Taking Help (1994). Bibliography lists 2 source.

This 7 page paper relates the life stage perspective on the elderly. Over the course of the past century, improvements in healthcare, improvements in lifestyles and greater access to beneficial resources has led to an increase in the age of the general population. Elderly people, those over the age of 60, now comprise ...

A 6 page comparison of these ethical codes. The author points out the similarities and differences that exist between these major counseling organizations in regard to the codes of ethics they have put into place. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page discussion of therapeutic technique. The author defines structural, systemic, and solution-focused therapy and applies them to a fictional case study. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper presenting the speaker notes for a PowerPoint® presentation with the same name. There is a wide variety of human services providers that can be found on the Internet. Three types are examined here and in the presentation: addiction treatment, job training and counseling services. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses closeness, intimacy, in marriage. The writer discusses things to do--and not do-- in order to foster intimacy in a marriage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that addresses 2 ethical issues for mental health care practice. Mental health counselors in the US follow the code of ethics layout by the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). This comprehensive code covers numerous areas of ethical concern, two of which are the issues of obtaining informed consent and ...

A 3 page analysis and review of Edward Myers’ book “When Parents Die: A Guide for Adults.” No additional sources cited.

A paper which looks at the nature of listening skills in social work, in relation to the social worker's interaction with the client and also in terms of interdisciplinary communications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers domestic violence and some of the approaches to it, and how empowering women might help to reduce the occurrence of violent encounters. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A paper which describes and comments on an individual's attendance at a hypothetical AA meeting, and looks at the function performed by AA and similar programs within society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that addresses these two topics. The Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior, which is popularly known as FIRO-B, was developed in the 1950s as effective assessment instrument that helped people to better understand themselves and how to work more effectively within groups (FIRO-B). Hypnosis has been shown to have effective therapeutic applications, ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses a case study scenario, which pictures a young man with spinal cord injury that makes him wheelchair dependent. The writer discusses possible treatment for depression and the possible course of therapy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.