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HS 103
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Class 2
Relationship Traits
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Relationship has goals and ending point
Must be in cultural context
Time is valuable
Deal with issues outside relationship
Must agree on cause
Relationship can change
Relation with person is Key*
One person has more control*
Practical Dimensions of Counselor
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Commitment
Trust
Empathy
Confidentiality
Benevolent Power
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meeting with Client
Rules
Hope
Assure Confidence
Assess Expectations
Collect/Give information
Identify Problems
Start Intervention
Definitions
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1) Coaching
2) Counseling
3) Counselor
4) Crisis Intervention
5) Group Counseling
6) Group Psychotherapy
7) Multicultural Counseling
8) Psychiatry
Definitions
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9) Psychology
10) Psychotherapy
11) Technique
12) Template
13) Theory
14) Confidentiality
15) Informed Consent
16) Licensure
17) Privileged Communication
Other Counseling Issues
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Avoiding Perfectionism
Being Honest about Our Limitations
Understanding Silence
Dealing with Demands from Clients
Avoiding Losing Ourselves
Developing a Sense of Humor
Sharing Responsibility
Declining to Give Advice
Paper Information
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http://citationmachine.net
http://www.ulrichsweb.com/ulrichsweb/
Case of Stan
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As you read about Stan ask yourself:
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What themes in Stan’s life merit special attention?
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What techniques and methods would best meet
these goals?
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What characterizes the relationship between Stan
and his therapist?
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How might the therapist precede?
Professional Codes
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The principles that underlie our professional codes
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The role of ethical codes ~ they:
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Benefit others, do no harm, respect other’s autonomy, be
just, fair and faithful
Educate us about responsibilities, are a basis for
accountability, protect clients, are a basis for improving
professional practice
Making ethical decisions
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Identify the problem, review relevant codes, seek
consultation, brainstorm, list consequences and decide
Client’s Rights
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Right to Informed Consent
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Therapeutic Process
Expected roles
Risks/benefits
Costs
Rights to access file
Diagnostic labeling
Qualifications/training of counselor
Client’s Rights – cont’
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Right to Privacy
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Meaning of Confidentiality
Limitations of Confidentiality
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Homicidal Ideation
Suicidal Ideation
Abuse/Neglect
Court Order
Under legal age
Privileged Communication
Client’s Rights – cont’
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Right to Protection from Harm
Right to Refuse Treatment
Right to Competent Treatment
Dual Roles – some are inevitable
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Some helpful questions:
 Will my dual relationship keep me from confronting and
challenging the client?
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Will my needs for the relationship become more important than
therapeutic activities?
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Can my client manage the dual relationship?
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Whose needs are being met -- my client’s or my own?
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Can I recognize and manage professionally my attraction to my
client?
Group Activity
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Introductions – First sessions