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Effective Helper Characteristics

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Characteristics of Effective Helper In 1952, Eysenck examined 24 uncontrolled studies that looked at the effectiveness of counseling and Psychotherapy and found that “roughly two-thirds of a group of neurotic patients will recover or improve to a marked extent within about two years of the onset of their illness, whether they are treated by means of psychotherapy or not [Italics added]”. Although found to have serious methodological flaws, Eysenck’s research did lead to debate concerning the effectiveness of counseling and resulted in hundreds of studies that came to some very different conclusions: It is a safe conclusion that as a general class of healing practices, psychotherapy is remarkably effective. In clinical trials, psychotherapy …show more content…

Understanding our clients, or being emphatic, . . . means that the therapist senses accurately the feelings and personal meanings that the client is experiencing and communicates this acceptant understanding to the client. When functioning best, the therapist is so much inside the private world of the other that he or she can clarify not only the meanings of which the client is aware but even those just below the level of awareness. Listening, of this very special, active kind, is one of the most potent forces of change that I know (Rogers, 1989). Whether or not one could truly understand the inner world of another has been discussed for centuries and was spoken of by such philosophers as Plato and Aristotle (Gompertz, 1960). However, Carl Rogers (1957) is given credit for bringing this concept to life in the twentieth century. With respect to the counseling relationship, understanding through empathy is seen as a skill that can build rapport, elicit information, and help the client feel accepted (Egan, 2010; Neukrug&Schwitzer, 2006). Because empathy is seen as an important personal attribute as well as a critical skill to …show more content…

Although some rightfully argue that all counseling is cross-cultural, when working with clients who are from a different culture than one’s own, the schism is often great. Therefore, cross-cultural competence is a theme we will visit and revisit throughout this text, and I will offer a number of ways for you to lessen the gap between you and your client. One model that can help bridge the gap is D’Andrea and Daniela’s (2005) RESPECTFUL Counseling Model, which highlights ten factors that counselors should consider addressing with

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This source is a lecture Carl Rogers gave in 1974 on empathy. B. Underlying assumptions: empathy is a powerful tool that humans have and can be effective in client progress C. Views of human development and maladaptive behavior: not available for this source D. Assessment methods: not available for this source E. Treatment methods: Empathy and recordings are techniques mentioned here. F. Process of therapy: listening to recordings of the sessions was found to be helpful.

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With proper understanding comes empathy; the ability to take your understanding of the person's situation and put yourself in their

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Summary of Carl Rogers Empathy Video In Carl Rogers’s empathy video, he describes the need for not just repeating what a patient or individual says, but truly trying to view their life through their eyes. In doing this you gain a much deeper understanding of the person. You are able to communicate more accurately with them, and also form a stronger bond of trust with the individual. Having empathy for the person can cause them to feel more accepted, and in turn help them accept themselves.

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My educational background of Human Services has helped me expand my knowledge in mental health, cultural and economic backgrounds, and family dynamics in a person’s life. Each class has guided me into a path for my future career. I have taken numerous classes on theories of counseling, cultural ethics, and crisis intervention. In my theories of counseling class, I was taught the different theories that can be used to help individuals. This class expanded my knowledge on numerous amounts of techniques that can be used during a therapy session.

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Putting the client as the expert, understanding her story instead of attempting to judge it, in the therapist’s point of view. The therapist must in any point display with utmost care, interest, respectful curiosity, openness, empathy, and fascination. Once this collaborative relationship has been established, the counsellor and the client can move forward and work on how to improve the outcomes of the

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But in counselling our worldview is define by how we think about everyday matters, cause of behaviour that trigger emotional distress and problems. (Meleod, 2007) state that to be a “good” counsellor we must know our self-awareness, belief values and what our personal feeling and thoughts are, and how it can help us engage with clients in the counselling practice. While Egan state that it important for counsellor to believe in the counselling process and formed a good therapeutic relationship that allow clients to trust them and feel accepted without being judge regardless of their problem or cultures. (Egan.

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Therapists must access their own internal process such as their feelings, attitudes and moods. Therapists’, who are not receptive to the awareness of their flow of thoughts and feelings, will not be able to help clients be aware of theirs (Kahn, 1997, p. 40). Though congruence does not mean that therapists have to share personal issues with clients, a therapist must not conceal their inner process from the client, and not be defensive but transparent (Kahn, 1997, p. 41). By being open sometimes a therapist learns more not only about their client but about themselves

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As I learn more about counseling theories, I realize that it is important for a counselor to not act as an expert on a client’s life, rather, this role is solely

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Introduction There are various approaches to counselling and psychotherapy and these therapies generally fall into five categories. These are behavioural therapies, psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapies, cognitive therapy, humanistic therapies and Integrative or holistic therapy. Most of the approaches to counselling and psychotherapy are based on the Judeo-Christian tradition with Western values and objectives. It is argued that the western value system has a profound impact upon counselling approaches, techniques, and processes, for it reinforces what is considered good according to the prevalent social standards, values, and norms (Jafari, 1993, p.330). There will be situations when traditional or Western-oriented counselling approaches

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Person centred counselling According to McLeod (2003) states that “the emphasis is on the client as an expert and the counsellor as a source of reflection and encouragement and this is captured in the designation of the approach as a ‘non-directive’ form of counselling.” Empathy, congruence (genuineness) and acceptance (unconditional positive regard) are known as the three ‘core conditions’. These core conditions are essential for effective counselling. According to Gillon (2007) “from a therapists’ point of view, an empathic attitude is a desire to understand a client’s perceptual world as if it was his or her own”. Meaning that the Therapist must listen and follow what the client is trying to communicate to them and that the therapist tries

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Being in the moment with clients who are traumatized is of utmost importance as it is a way to show to your clients that they are being understood. Hartley (1995) also see empathy as a vicarious introspection which means attending to your clients. For counselors, the implication is, how empathy is used with clients which should not be in manipulative or confusing way (Hartley, 1995). It is imperative that at all times the use of empathy in the counseling environment should be used to benefit the clients

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(2003) empathy can be conceptually divided into affective & cognitive response to another person’s emotional state and includes “sympathy, a desire to solve the problem of other, & taking the perspective of the other person.” An empathetic person feels what another person is feeling & understands why that person feels as he/she does. (Azar, 1997; Darley 1993; Duan, 2000). The cognitive component of empathy includes the ability to consider the viewpoint of another person, referred to as ‘perspective taking’.

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Empathy is vital in the counselling process, by the counsellor feeling empathetic towards the client means the client is more likely to connect with the counsellor which will aid the recovery process. Empathy is shown through understanding of the client’s emotions, showing genuine interest, concern and respect of the client’s thoughts and feelings about what they are saying. Empathy is also displayed through the counsellor showing warm body language towards the

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The main aim of empathy is to put oneself into the client’s position and have an understanding of the trauma or stress the client is experiencing by understanding their feelings. In building therapeutic relationships empathy works as a foundation as it helps build positive connections allowing the client to have the satisfaction that the counsellor hears them and values their needs. Further, a therapeutic relationship builds up with self-care. Self-care is important to have better end results it is the core concept of building relationships. At a place where dealing with people who suffer from a trauma or stress it is important to have self-care to reduce stress and maintain well being for self and for the client.

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I use my interpersonal perception to better connect with clients and give meaning to some of their most disturbing actions and characteristic. For example, I worked with offenders who have committed crimes which includes but is not limited to murder, robbery and child neglect. If I was unable to formulate a form of reasoning or empathy for these clients, this could lead to ineffective treatment. I am fully aware that I am not a judge, and my job involves helping to restore one’s inner self or acquire a level of self-sufficiency. Furthermore, having the therapeutic quality of affective modulation and expressiveness help me to further effectively communicate with clients.

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