Essays and Research Papers on Psychological Counseling

A 20 page paper critiquing a therapy session with Rose, a concerned mother of a preschooler. Rose has approached Dr. Berenson for assistance with the problem of her five-year-old daughter waking during the night and expecting to spend the rest of the night with her mother. Dr. Berenson barely acknowledges the issue at ...

This 12 page paper considers the subject Psychosynthesis. The paper examines the idea that central to psychosynthesis practice is the distinction of the ‘I’ from the ego, the establishment of its’ autonomy and the realisation of ‘I am that I am’. The paper examines the way in which psychosynthesis, which can be complimentary to psychoanalysis ...

There are a wide variety of counseling approaches and theoretical components to counseling therapies. At the same time, there are a number of similar appropriate factors that influence the outcomes of a counseling process. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this issue and relates it to the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this issue and relate them to the current literature. Specifically, this paper answers questions about the nature of cultures and the impacts on counseling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of a case study of a 52 year old woman named "Marge" who has anxiety disorder. This paper relates counseling techniques, including Weiss' control mastery theory and the use of transference and countertransference. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the process that an individual should go through to lead a therapeutic small group. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page paper considers the key differences between a counsellor and someone who uses counselling skills. The paper considers what is meant by counselling and the role of the counsellor and how a counsellor should undertake to practise. The paper includes a consideration of different theories and how they may be applied. The bibliography ...

This 5 page paper examines three e-therapy sites. How e-therapy might be helpful is discussed, but the paper concludes that it will likely never replace traditional counseling. Legal and ethical issues are addressed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper reviews Lee Ann Hoff's book People in Crisis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page discussion of ethical principles as they are encountered in the therapeutic environment. The author contends that while ethical principles guide our actions in the clinical environment, it can be difficult to make all decisions regarding a patient's treatment on the basis of ethical principles alone. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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.

A 6 page paper evaluating a patient-centered mental health occupation therapy program as described by Dressler and MacRae (1998). The paper assesses the program according to a prescribed list of qualities leading to recovery, concluding that the program is consistent with the principles of recovery. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses whether or not the relationship between the client and counselor is a factor in the positive outcome of the counseling. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper describes and examines this counseling method and how a counselor might incorporate it into his or her own repertoire. Many examples are provided. The usefulness of this type of counseling in drug treatment is considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the use of REBT (rational emotive behavioral therapy) in the treatment of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages in length. Few topics in the history of civilized man have been as controversial as the matter of euthanasia. Whether for or against, counselors readily recognize the ethical components on both sides of the issue and strive to guide their clients in the most humane direction possible. The decision of ...

4 pages in length. The writer discusses the ethical and legal implications of confidentiality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of personality assessments in the counseling or clincial practice setting. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at various aspects of body dysmorphic disorder including how it is distinguished from OCD and eating disorders and a range of the therapeutic options currently available. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Rogerian theory of counseling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a client interview, conducted as a means of understanding client needs in a therapeutic environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. Job loss is one of life's most traumatic experiences. This essay reports the emotional and psychological effects of losing one's job and discusses the grief cycle. The writer then provides an outline of the steps a counselor would take to help a client through this loss. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses Post-traumatic stress disorder in detail. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper that gives an overview to the psychoanalytic therapy devised by Dr. William Glasser, Reality Therapy. The writer describes this therapy, and also discusses how Glasser has updated his ideas with Choice Theory. The basic tenets of this therapy approach are described. Bibliography lists 3 sources.