In conclusion, all of these theories have valid parts of empirical information that I agree with as well as parts that I do not necessarily agree with. I hope to use many of these theories throughout my student affairs career as well as learn how to effectively help counsel students that may differ depending on social, economic, and diversity.
This book has given me a wide spectrum of opportunities and a new outlook on how to utilize these counseling theories in the future. I am certainly looking forward to pursue my career and apply these theories to real life scenarios.
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Chapter 16: Mindfulness Approaches
Mindfulness Based Approaches are designed to deliberately focus one’s attention on the present experience in a way that is non-judgmental.The practice requires that one intentionally directs focus away from
states of mind that would otherwise occupy them, such as frightening or
worrisome thoughts, and instead observe and accept the present situation
and all it has to offer, regardless of whether that is good or bad. Mindfulness approaches include mindfulness based cognitive therapy, mindfulness-based stress reductions, acceptance and
commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
This is a positive way to explore the non- judgemental practice of a present situation. We should be observers of what happens around us, and not blindly taking these events or experiences as about ourselves. We change from situation to situation , but if we get stuck in our sense of self, we may be inconsistent with our views. We need to consciously choose our thoughts and behaviors.
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This is a positive way to explore the non- judgemental practice of a present situation. We should be observers of what happens around us, and not blindly taking these events or experiences as about ourselves. We change from situation to situation , but if we get stuck in our sense of self, we may be inconsistent with our views. We need to consciously choose our thoughts and behaviors.
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Chapter 15: Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes narrative or storytelling to approach psychotherapy and and social construction. This is a more recent form of therapy created by Micheal White and David Epston. This therapy believes that there is no objective social reality, but instead we view ourselves, others, and the entire social world in which we live is constructed by society. According to narrative therapy is a series of stories that are created and connected to our experiences the way we process them.
When working in the student affairs profession, narrative therapy could be applied when consulting with a student(s) about an event that happened. Each person involved could tell their own story about how the event took place, how effective it may or may not have been, who was involved, and what the outcome was. This can create feedback to the program board about how effective the program was.
Video:Narrative Session with Dr. Madigan and David
The counselor and client work together to create a list of how to fix the clients problem with taunting in school. The counselor tries to create and get connected to the clients experiences and process them efficiently. By allowing the client to get his concerns off of his chest help to create a more positive atmosphere.
When working in the student affairs profession, narrative therapy could be applied when consulting with a student(s) about an event that happened. Each person involved could tell their own story about how the event took place, how effective it may or may not have been, who was involved, and what the outcome was. This can create feedback to the program board about how effective the program was.
Video:Narrative Session with Dr. Madigan and David
The counselor and client work together to create a list of how to fix the clients problem with taunting in school. The counselor tries to create and get connected to the clients experiences and process them efficiently. By allowing the client to get his concerns off of his chest help to create a more positive atmosphere.
Chapter 14: Solution Focused Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy is a goal-directed collaborative approach to psycho-therapeutic change
that is conducted through direct observation of clients' responses to a
series of precisely constructed questions. SF therapists are thought to be optimists and believe that the power is in language. By allowing to emphasize the joint psychological construction of the therapy, it helps people create their realities to give them insight on how to create a solution.
In student affairs, this could be helpful for students to think out a way to fix a problem they may be encountering. For example if a student is having trouble in a class, he or she could come to my office and explain what problems they are encountering. By talking it out they can create a list of solutions on how to better themselves in their class. Such as talking to the professor, going to the tutoring center, or creating a study group to better understand the material being thought in class.
Video:Solution-Focused Session with Dr. Berg
This video shows the client and counselor talking about the clients concerns and problems. The counselor helps the client realize what her downfalls are and how she can better herself and try and refer away from doing negative related activities. The counselor also helps put the clients realities into perspective.
In student affairs, this could be helpful for students to think out a way to fix a problem they may be encountering. For example if a student is having trouble in a class, he or she could come to my office and explain what problems they are encountering. By talking it out they can create a list of solutions on how to better themselves in their class. Such as talking to the professor, going to the tutoring center, or creating a study group to better understand the material being thought in class.
Video:Solution-Focused Session with Dr. Berg
This video shows the client and counselor talking about the clients concerns and problems. The counselor helps the client realize what her downfalls are and how she can better herself and try and refer away from doing negative related activities. The counselor also helps put the clients realities into perspective.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Chapter 13: Family Systems Theory
Family systems theory is a body of knowledge that has arisen out of
the observations of clinical & counseling psychologists as they work with
individuals and their families.The theory suggests that individuals cannot be understood in
isolation from one another—families are systems of interconnected
and interdependent individuals, none of whom can be understood in isolation
from the system. Often the roles that various family members take on are related to
one another. For example, consider the distancer-pursuer dyad (a
dyad is just a group of two people). Sometimes in a relationship, there may be one person who seeks out
closeness with the other person (the pursuer) while his/her partner (the distancer) wants more space
or independence and pulls back from the relationship.
This pattern might
occur in the marital relationship but might also occur in the parent-child
relationship. Outside the family, you
might see this pattern in dating relationships or even in close friendships
Understanding how a student interacts with their family is important in student affairs because we are number one invested in the students well-being, but also understanding how the student needs us to support them. If I as a student affairs practitioner needed to contact the family, I should know if this will be beneficial for the student or if it wouldn't be beneficial for the student. Every student has a different relationship with their family and sometimes they are good relationships and other times they are not very good relationships. So being conscious of these differences is important.
This video depicts a mother, father, and daughter learning to communicate more efficiently. The counselor explains better ways to approach parenting and giving the daughter a choice in when and when she doesn't want her mothers input. This creates growth in all parties and will help the daughter to grow up and fend for herself, rather than being told what to do all the time.
Chapter 12: Feminist Theory
Feminist theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical or philosophical discourse. It aims to understand the nature of gender inequality. It examines women's social roles, experience, interests, and feminist politics in a variety of fields. There are a number of distinct feminist disciplines, in which experts in
other areas apply feminist techniques and principles to their own
fields. Additionally, these are also debates which shape feminist theory
and they can be applied interchangeably in the arguments of feminist
theorists.
Feminist theory relates to students who perhaps have families and they are constantly trying to juggle kids, a job, husband, etc. and they feel as though they are not receiving the same help back from their family. Support is very important and by recognizing that one person is doing more than the other person creates resentment and hardship. So by helping to give the student support and recognition could help lessen that resentment and create a more healthy environment.
Video: Feminist Session: Dr. Moore and Helen
This video shows the strong overloaded outcome from a mothers perspective. The client is a mom and didn't realize this over reaction, but when she feels a level of resentment she bursts because of her under estimated worth as a mother. She does many things for her family and is constantly giving, but feels as though no one cares about her, like she does them.
Feminist theory relates to students who perhaps have families and they are constantly trying to juggle kids, a job, husband, etc. and they feel as though they are not receiving the same help back from their family. Support is very important and by recognizing that one person is doing more than the other person creates resentment and hardship. So by helping to give the student support and recognition could help lessen that resentment and create a more healthy environment.
Video: Feminist Session: Dr. Moore and Helen
This video shows the strong overloaded outcome from a mothers perspective. The client is a mom and didn't realize this over reaction, but when she feels a level of resentment she bursts because of her under estimated worth as a mother. She does many things for her family and is constantly giving, but feels as though no one cares about her, like she does them.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Chapter 11: Reality Therapy
William Glasser developed Reality theory out of his dissatisfaction with traditional psychoanalytic theory. RT therapists believe that the essential nature of humans is positive, but they are careful to point this out. RT is a constructivist theory and acknowledges the real world that is defined by consensual agreement. RT also places people firmly in the drivers seat because people choose their behaviors. This theory believes that the gap between what we want and what we have is the most concrete motivator of our behavior.
Students are good, but they make poor decisions. So when working with a student in a student conduct setting, we are assuming that they want to do the right thing and that's it's other outside influences that impacting the student. So how can we change the setting to support the positive behavior. Ex: Don't go to a party on Saturday if you know alcohol is a negative influence on the student.
Video: Solution-Focused Session with Dr. Berg
Dr. Berg points out the positives in the clients life. Dr. Berg acknowledges the clients concerns. The client states she has used drugs and smoked cigarettes, and she used those things to be more out going and confident, but then realized that she was indeed interesting without doing the drugs and cigarettes. Dr. Berg asks questions to help the client realize what she needs to cut back on and separate herself from these negative influences.
Students are good, but they make poor decisions. So when working with a student in a student conduct setting, we are assuming that they want to do the right thing and that's it's other outside influences that impacting the student. So how can we change the setting to support the positive behavior. Ex: Don't go to a party on Saturday if you know alcohol is a negative influence on the student.
Video: Solution-Focused Session with Dr. Berg
Dr. Berg points out the positives in the clients life. Dr. Berg acknowledges the clients concerns. The client states she has used drugs and smoked cigarettes, and she used those things to be more out going and confident, but then realized that she was indeed interesting without doing the drugs and cigarettes. Dr. Berg asks questions to help the client realize what she needs to cut back on and separate herself from these negative influences.
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