Essays and Research Papers on Counseling & Therapies

An 8 page research paper that discusses the processes associated with assessment and formulating a treatment plan, which are considered to be some of the most crucial steps in psychoanalytic therapeutic counseling. This examination of this topic addresses specific issues and questions, focusing on assessment and the importance of a successful first session. Bibliography lists ...

This 4 page paper discusses whether humans are good or bad, if they have free will, if behavior is determined by nature or nurture, and if they can change personality and behavior. It also discusses what all this means for social work. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers a brief overview of some issues affecting the counseling profession. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on how the human services worker can apply a multi-dimensional approach to working with clients. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper that contrasts and compares these two models of social work counseling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper outlines some of the problems that confront us in our increasingly multicultural society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 2.5-page paper examines Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and its effect on war veterans. There are 2 sources cited.

This 22 page paper addresses the many problems that marriages can experience and makes suggestion as to how counselors can help couples work through these problems. Numerous checklists and counseling questions are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper outlines the primary foci of the generalist model. Ethics and values are emphasized. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper explores the contention that true impartiality in the mediation process is not only actually an impossibility but is not truly necessary for fair mediation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 9 page research paper that provides a framework that is intended to guide a student in formulating a single-client study from a social work perspective, which addresses the needs of an elderly woman suffering from depression. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the need for cultural sensitivity in counseling culturally diverse clients. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the strength-based approach in helping a female prisoner cope when she's released into society. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of what it takes to be a social worker in Argentina. The writer also addresses the responsibilities of counseling troubled youth in South America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that briefly describes two case scenarios and then briefly describes how a crisis worker would address the issues inherent in each scenario. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page research paper that describes the parameters of mental health counseling from the viewpoint of a hypothetical supervisor. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that describes the difference between a generalist approach to practice and more traditional approaches; contrasts between various approaches to counseling; and the nature of strengths-based and solution-focused approaches to therapy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that consists of a 7 page discussion of Bowen Family Systems Theory and a 1 page abstract. The later part of the paper particularly focuses on how genograms are used within this theoretical framework. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page essay that draws on literature in order to analyze an article on marriage by Wendy Dennis. The writer maintains that effective communication; genuine respect and affection; and commitment to the marriage and the goal of maintaining the marriage are crucial in achieving a successful marriage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper offers an article review of the study conducted by Reed and Enright (2006), which compared outcomes from therapy using forgiveness therapy versus alternative therapy. The writer summarizes the article and then offers personal evaluation and opinion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page research paper that discusses the advantages and drawbacks of group versus individual therapy. The paper includes a overview of the ethical issues that affect both modalities of counseling practice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page research paper investigates literature that pertains to the use of art therapy in regards to addressing the needs of adolescents, and considers how this approach to therapy relates to adolescent development, its benefits and the types of art that it encompasses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page essay reviews the 2005 movie "Crash" and discusses it using the perspective of symbolic interactionism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 15 page paper that includes an outline and an abstract. It offers a comprehensive overview of a personal philosophy on Christian counseling. Topics covered include understanding human personality, problem development, sourcing problems and structuring effective interventions, and the influence of worldview on theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page research paper that describes the issues that affect mental health services provided for Hispanic/Latino clients. Bibliography lists 5 sources.