Essays and Research Papers on Counseling & Therapies

A 6 page research paper/essay that considers the integration of spirituality and religion with therapeutic techniques within the framework of counseling. In increasing numbers, health practitioners, clinicians and therapeutic counselors are realizing that spirituality and religion are an indispensable component of human life. Furthermore, these professionals are increasingly realizing that the incorporation of spiritual and ...

This 3 page essay discusses the TV show "Drunk History." The writer describes the show and its premise and then discusses it from the perspective of substance abuse counseling. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 12 page examination of the history and central features of Marital and Family Therapy as a social movement and an institution. Significant trends and contributions are highlighted including : Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Transgenerational Family Therapy, and Behavioral Family Therapy. The writer also provides a brief overview of treatment modalities that ...

A 13 page comprehensive, analytical paper examining theories of career guidance counseling. The writer then goes on to create one based strictly upon the existing literature. Included are a theoretical history, discussion of major theorists, and various case examples. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the utilization of therapeutic art programs in the rehabilitation of the emotionally-traumatized & disabled. Bibliography lists six sources.

A 5 page paper that examines the psychological and sociological treatments of group therapy and psychodrama and explains the benefits this type of treatment offers individuals who suffer from problems stemming from inner childhood issues or trauma. Included is a brief history of the group therapy treatment process as it was developed and defined ...

6 pages. This case focuses on Robin, a fifteen-year-old girl who is bulimic. The focus is on her social history, client assessment, as well as the intervention and type of therapy that is needed as well as how that therapy will be carried out. This is an excellent paper on the concerns, ...

This 10 page research paper addresses several topics. It begins by discussing various models of relational/relationship counseling; then, offers a list of questions suitable for taking a sexual history and concludes with a lengthy discussion of Female Orgasmic Disorder. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper comparing the theories of 5 self-help relationship books to the findings of current communications research reports. There are very good self-help books available discussing the male-female romantic relationship, but the reader does indeed need to be aware of the discrepancies of many of them with both current communications research findings ...

This 3-page paper examines the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People written by Steven Covey and explains further what those seven habits are. There is 1 source cited.

This 5 page report is written from the counselor's perspective after being assigned by the court to a case where a 35 year-old man is arrested for having intercourse with his 13 year old daughter. How should the situation be handled? Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that uses a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual assessment of a client provided by the student. The paper analyzes the assessment according to ecological theories and comments on strength theory in relation to the client. The write offers an intervention plan at the end of the paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page overview of this book on gender relations. The author of this paper contends that once you get beyond the catchy title of this book many flaws surface. Gray’s almost constant use of comical analogies and metaphors serve more to dilute the important content of the book than to effectively illustrate ...

A 7 page research paper that addresses various issues associated with substance abuse treatment, such as the influence of racial/ethnic diversity and gender on client outcomes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the concept of family in Hispanic culture, which is one that no member of that culture can take lightly. It is the central unit of society, and it is the first source of aid and support that many others look to government to provide. The Hispanic family has ...

A 17 page paper discussing the problems of and reasons for lack of mental health services availability in public schools. The paper discusses structural changes in schools organization; cognitive therapy; cultural implications; interdisciplinary efforts; and recent attempts to increase mental health services to public schools. The paper concludes that the programs promoted by ...

This 3 page essay offers the writer's perspective on how a student might choose to phrase his/her biases in regards to mental health practice and elderly clients. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper discusses social workers in the mental health field, with particular emphasis on the Wellstone legislation that recently passed the House. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper briefly discussing the differences between and the controversy surrounding the two modes of mental health counseling and therapy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses various conditions of the family today. Family laws are increasing in strictness, with divorces harder to obtain, in an effort to keep families together. The paper discusses these aspects as they involve families under attack for divorce and dysfunction and also addresses how successful family and marriage counseling in preventing problems. The involvement ...

This 5 page research paper provides a critical analysis to consider the importance of the sociology text, The Space Between Us, by Ruthellen Josselson. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page outline of the problem of school violence and what is being done across the nation to combat it. The writer outlines several successful anti-violence and conflict resolution programs that have been incorporated in schools. Emphasizes one innovative program from Jacksonville Florida that developed distance learning curriculum. Bibliography lists 10 ...

A 5 page paper on the job of the P.S.W. either as a contractor to or full-time employee of the institution. The paper concentrates on the duties, including diversity, and retained autonomy combined with the advantages of teamwork. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page narrative illustratively detailing the author's experience with a friend who was discovered to be an alcoholic. Near the report's conclusion, an analysis is made based upon common concepts and terminologies taught in health and even sociology classes. No bibliography.

An 11 page paper that describes the pre-intervention assessment methods and the facts behind the substance abuse habits of a loving but highly angry 16-year-old boy. Bill is the product of pugnacious and alcoholic homes, and trying his best to stay away from the drugs to which he feels so drawn. He is ...