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This 5 page paper considers two models that may be used by a counsellor; Work Adjustment Theory and the Holland theory types and considers which of these two models would be best to use when counselling an addict.
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theories may give guidance in to the correct management. The hypothesis of this paper is that "work adjustment theory" would be preferable to use with a client rather than Hollands
theory types. Work adjustment theory is a theory that put forward the idea that individuals like to maintain a positive relationship with environment. Usually associated with work this is
a generally positive view of the individual. In the environment that they are placed in there will be the needs of the individual and the needs of the situation, inmost
studies this is the work needs of the employer and the environmental setting. The way in which the individual will then adapt in order to fit in with the needs
and there may be some adoption on the part of the environment gives a fit where there should a fit achieved. This is a relationship that is based on reciprocity,
with balances between the satisfiers and the dissatisfiers and pshycologcal reinforcements., The underlying idea is that there is a very clear and inextricable link between the individual and the environment
in which they are placed., Then job of a counsellor needs to be one that will understand the situation in which a patient or client feels they are facing
and the way that interactions with the environment will influence behaviour though positive or negative reinforcement. This theory is one where there is an adaptation on the behaviour of the
individual in order to find the best fit with that environment. Environmental factors in addiction are important influences as are the different reactions and adaptations that individuals make in order
to adept and develop a positive relationship with that environment. For an addict to recover there also needs to be consideration of the way in which they undertake the adaptation
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