Essays and Research Papers on Psychological Counseling

A 3 page research paper that investigates a debate that is ongoing among mental health practitioners that concerns whether specific factors, i.e., the differences between therapeutic approaches, or their common factors, i.e., the characteristics that they have in common, are more responsible for patient outcomes. The writer argues on favor of common factors. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page overview of this groundbreaking theory in mental health. This paper delineates the major constructs of this theory and emphasizes its importance in restoring healthy family function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page discussion of panic disorder and the threat it can present to a marriage. This paper outlines the usefulness of marriage therapy in overcoming that threat. Bibliography lists seven sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of some responses to confrontation techniques in a clinical setting. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper reacts to chapters 5 through the end of the book. Both a professional and personal reaction is provided for this book by Napier and Whitaker. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of an article on the Internet (eBay) sales of testing materials. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the concept of sex addiction, outlining what it is, the symptoms and the impact on the lives of the addicts. The paper then looks at to potential approaches to therapy; narrative and existential. The way sees therapy approaches may be used to treat a sex addict outlined and compared. ...

A 6 page book review that discusses Mary Pipher's book Another Country, Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Our Elders, focusing on the dichotomies that exist between the baby boomer generation, i.e., the generation born after World War II, and their parents, that is, those individuals who were born just prior to or during the Great ...

A 4 page consideration of the costs verses the benefits of psychological therapy. This paper contends that the societal rewards far exceed the societal costs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper provides insights into this compelling text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper looks at the Cornell Scale of Depression in Dementia (CSDD) who it was designed for, how it is used, who should use it and the potential areas of use, such as counselling and academic use. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing a counselor's need to guard against discriminating any client holding a different sexual orientation than the counselor. The paper includes the American Counseling Association's statement on ethics including nondiscrimination. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page research paper that, first, examines the subject of informal personality assessment in reference to a comparison between two approaches. Then, the subject of structure personality tests is discussed, in reference to two examples of structure personality inventories, specifically the MBTI and the MMPI. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Taking a look at a fictional family, this 4 page paper offers a sample of case managment in a family therapy situation. The treatment plan focuses on a structured therapy model. This paper includes 2 references.

A 4 page research paper that offers a brief overview of the approach to therapy developed by Alfred Adler, as well as the client-centered approach developed by Carl Rogers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines Jewish Family life and approaches to counseling for this ethic group. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages in length. The natural reaction when faced with the issue of death is for people to be afraid of verbally addressing. Being more in touch with death puts people more in touch with life; by openly coming to terms with mortality, individuals can bypass the social stigma that is inherently attached ...

This 9-page paper focuses on how dreams can be analyzed as a useful part of mental health counseling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes The Intimacy Paradox by Donald S. Williamson and Carl A. Whitaker and You Can’t Grow Up Till You Go Back Home by William Nerin. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper looks at five dilemmas that maybe faced by a practicing psychologist; considering what ethical issues may be present and how the psychologist could respond. The scenarios include finding a client extremely attractive, a lack of cultural understanding, a client that has had a sexual relationship with a colleague, difficulty in getting ...

This 6 page paper presents a personal model of helping that is ethical in nature and may be applied to anyone in a helping profession. It is primarily geared to counseling or health care professionals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page essay explores the value of therapeutic termination with focus on value to the client, but alluding to benefits to the clinician as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper is a comprehensive review of the different considerations which counsellors should take into account when making notes regarding their sessions with their clients. Issues such as systems utilized to make notes and the impact of technology, consideration of access disclosure, as well as the way patient notes should be made and ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of a grief support group for youths and young adults who have experienced loss, especially those who have suffered the loss of a spouse resulting from war. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses Rogers' non-directive approach to therapy. The basic assumptions of this model are reported and discussed. This includes the goals of therapy and the counselor's role in this process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.