The Psychology of Learning
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5 pages in length. In his book, Acts of Meaning, Jerome Bruner comments on the issue of narrative in relation to its impact on human learning and thinking. It is argued therein that we should center our attention on the significance of narrative to the psychology of learning, especially as it relates to the practice of psychology by counselors, therapists, and educators. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Psychotherapy Client as Self-Healer
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This 5 page paper discusses client-centered therapy, which works by using the client's ability to heal himself. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Relational Model: Empathy and Therapeutic Counseling
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A 14 page overview of the many problems with identification, empathy, and understanding, which can infiltrate the therapeutic relationship as a result of cultural, racial, appearance, or lifestyle differences between client and therapist. Provides numerous examples as to how factors such as traditional beliefs, sexual preference, or even problems such as obesity can adversely affect the client/therapist relationship. Emphasizes the importance of overcoming these problems with a client-centered approach of understanding and empathy. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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The Relationship Between Shamanism and Psychotherapy
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This 5 page paper relates the two worlds that, as it turns out, are not so dissimilar. Jung's study of Shamanism is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Relevance and Need for Trauma Assessment
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the need for trauma assessment in the treatment of trauma. The incidence of physical and mental trauma has increased in the past several decades resulting in the need for accurate assessment tools. Physical trauma is now considered a “disease” because of its high incident rates and the eventual loss of life in many patients who experience physical trauma. In a similar way, researchers studying mental trauma have also found an increase in incidence and the need for early intervention and treatment if possible to aid those experiencing trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTS). Childhood trauma which results from single violent or natural disasters or long term emotional or abusive experiences among others has been found to impair development and learning in children in addition to causing emotional and relationship problems later in life. Adult trauma is also found to be a result of single emotional or violent incidences, or delayed trauma from childhood experiences or from an accumulation of smaller traumas. Mental trauma can also result from personal loss and family conflict and break-up among other stressful events. Practitioners in the field of mental, behavioral and social science therapy have found that not only do they require trauma assessment tools which will assess the presence of trauma within their clients or patients in order to devise appropriate therapies for recovery but that a variety of tools are requirement which account for such factors as long term exposure leading to trauma, single incident experiences, cultural factors, age, gender and language factors among many others. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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THE RISE OF PSYCHIATRY
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This 4 page paper examines the rise of psychiatry as a field of study based on the writing of Roy Porter and Robert Fancher. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Role of a Professional Counselor
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This 13 page paper relates the role of the professional counselor. Specifically, this paper considers the role of the counselor in the process of harm reduction. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Role Of Psychological Assessment In Clinical Practice
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This 10 page paper begins with an introduction that focuses on the efficacy of psychological assessment. The writer then explains and discusses the different types of psychological tests/assessments, including the purpose and usefulness of each. In the final section, the write comments on validity, reliability, misuse of tests, and limitations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Role of Psychological Testing
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This 5 page paper looks at psychological testing as it relates primarily to counseling situations. Its usefulness is highlighted. Problems with testing are duly noted as are problems with computerized testing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Similarities Between Counseling And Teaching
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A 7 page paper. The initial question was: would a background in counseling be helpful when teaching? The writer explores the characteristics of effective teaching and effective counseling as presented in the literature, then compares the similarities. The writer also demonstrates that many of the qualities cited for effective teaching are not included in teacher preparation programs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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The Stockholm Syndrome and Domestic Abuse
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A 5 page description of Stockholm Syndrome as it occurred in the original 1973 captive scenario and as it is found in cases of domestic abuse. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Success or Failure of Marriage including John Gottman’s Components for a Successful Marriage and Other Theories and Applications
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This is a 10 page paper discussing theories involved for successful marriage. John Gottman, a professor of psychology and director of the Gottman Institute is one of the more popular researchers on success in marriages today. Gottman and his colleagues address situations which are prevalent in today’s couples such as lack of time for one another and defensive and critical strategies during communication. While Gottman realizes that different components of communication such as effective listening, listening non-defensively and editing while speaking are important, other more ‘emotionally intelligent’ components are also important such as respect, admiration, influence, acceptance, and accepting and coping with conflict are equally important. Theories of marital therapy include many of Gottman’s components while at the same time, some researchers have added other useful strategies such as exploring new interests together and maintaining a sense of humor and realistic scope among others. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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THE SUICIDAL MIND/EDWIN S. SHNEIDMAN
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This 5 page paper reviews Edwin S. Shneidman's landmark book, The Suicidal Mind. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Unique Counselor-Client Relationship Under the R.E.B.T. Umbrella
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and how the client-counselor relationship develops. Specific techniques a counselor using this model should embrace are duly noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The use of Self-disclosure in Professional Practice
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This 5 page paper looks at the subject of self-disclosure in psychological and counseling practices. Ethical considerations are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Use of Solution-Based Therapy in a Family Counseling Practice:
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This 7 page paper discusses the benefits of employing a solution-based theoretical orientation in a family counseling practice. This paper highlights the benefits of this therapy as well as some of the drawbacks. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Use of Spirituality in Coping with Addiction
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9 pages in length. Spirituality can indeed become the best resort for a family struggling with the problems of addiction. There is the underlying spiritual framework in one's life which is based on the fact that the universe as we have come to know it is in process of perpetual change. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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