This month was definitely more productive than the last. Realizing that independent component 2's due date was coming up, I had to make sure I had enough hours before the deadline. I really enjoyed doing hours for this component this time because I gave myself something to work on individually and still gain content to benefit my project
I started a small amount of hours in March but invested a lot of my time this month to the component. In the last few weeks of March and all of this month I began a new book called It's Kind of a Funny Story by Nic Vizzini. It's a story about a teenage boy named Craig who is depressed. It's definitely given me a relatable outlook on a mental issue from a teenage perspective.
I've also been investing my time in watching a lot of counseling related movies such as Good Will Humting. Along with movies, I've watched videos of personal stories regarding mental dysfunctions and it has given me a loop hole in confidentiality laws from my mentorship. Doing reviews and debriefing allows me to asses the issue and individual on my own and learn as well as gain useful notes.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Blog 19: Independent Component 2
(a) I, Anais Bolden, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 32 hours and 45 minutes of work.
(c) to view independent component 2 hours click the Senior Project Hours link
(b) Several videos I watched were from the site TED.com
(c) to view independent component 2 hours click the Senior Project Hours link
(d) - Besides continuing to do some mentorship hours which tends to be dealing with a lot of client's paperwork and filing; for this component I took time to watch several videos regarding people dealing with depression or surviving suicide attempts. Some videos were just about the extremity of these topics and how to address them. These videos are done through what's known as TED talks. I also watched a few movies involving counseling to show how it's implemented today. I took the time to review these after watching them. At school, I've been using my ssr time to read a book called It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini.
- Taking this much amount of time watching videos regarding counseling has definitely benefited me in answering my essential question and my senior project in general because it has given me insight and opened a door to what I couldn't always get at mentorship. People's personal stories are confidential and harder to obtain while watching people willingly share through the Internet is sort of a loop hole. These people have lots of courage with being upfront about their struggle; with the research I've done prior and information passed down through my mentor I was able to take these resources and techniques into account when reviewing these videos. Reading It's Kind of a Funny Story is a book about a teen suffering with depression and I appreciate this book because it's relatable and understandable coming from a teen like myself. My essential question is "What is the most effective way for a therapist to support a struggling client?" The TED talks videos have individuals speaking openly about what they'd like to see in counseling and what best comforts them and what worked. For that reason I believe investing my independent component 2 hours in these activities benefited me in answering my essential question.
| Some of the TED talks videos I've watched |
Monday, April 6, 2015
Fourth Interview Questions
- What is important in a therapist - counselor relationship?
- How do you maintain the relationship?
- How do you ensure consistent sessions with clients?
- How can you ensure your client is telling the truth or is keeping information when being assessed?
- How important is it for the therapist to be involved in how the client is receiving the right meds?
- How do you ensure a client is taking their medications, if any?
- What are benefits to family support in a client’s struggle?
- How involved do you keep families in the client’s situation?
- When it comes to families, how much do you keep confidential?
- What do you do if a client has no family to go to or get support from?
- What are some guidelines when assessing a client?
- What is expected from you as a therapist during a session?
- Is communicating with your client outside of therapy appropriate?
- In what situations is communication with a client appropriate or necessary?
- How do you get a patient to self -realization of their issue if they are facing denial or are unaware?
- What are some methods that usually work when trying to retrieve information from a client or getting them to open up comfortably?
- What methods are risky or tend to not work?
- How do you benefit from the counseling?
- Does counseling ever take a toll on you as a therapist?
- What methods or forms of counseling work best for a client?
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
March Blog Post
This month wasn't very productive towards my senior project to be honest. I had some trouble with my third interview and was focusing on trying to contact my mentor and get a different person to interview, which didn't necessarily happen.
Although, I did work on my independent component and watch a few films that are involved in counseling. I also have kept up with my articles to further my research. I plan on continuing my independent component hours and going to mentorship soon.
Although, I did work on my independent component and watch a few films that are involved in counseling. I also have kept up with my articles to further my research. I plan on continuing my independent component hours and going to mentorship soon.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Blog 17: Answer 3
Essential Question:
"What is the most effective way for a therapist to support a struggling client?"
Answer 3:
An effective way for a therapist to support a struggling client is through achieving self- realization of the client's current issue or situation.
If a client is unaware that their situation isn't "normal", getting them to realize this helps with the process of treatment. Many people are very sensitive with the idea of counseling and are in denial of their current situation as an issue. Getting a client to fully accept and be open about their struggle allows them to be more susceptible to the idea of change and might want it for themselves. All of this has been taught to me through my mentor and through a article about individuals in denial.
When a client wants to change for themselves, to be better and move on in life, the process may go a lot smoother. The client will want to see change and will have self -motivation and that is greatly admired in the counseling community.
"What is the most effective way for a therapist to support a struggling client?"
Answer 3:
An effective way for a therapist to support a struggling client is through achieving self- realization of the client's current issue or situation.
If a client is unaware that their situation isn't "normal", getting them to realize this helps with the process of treatment. Many people are very sensitive with the idea of counseling and are in denial of their current situation as an issue. Getting a client to fully accept and be open about their struggle allows them to be more susceptible to the idea of change and might want it for themselves. All of this has been taught to me through my mentor and through a article about individuals in denial.
When a client wants to change for themselves, to be better and move on in life, the process may go a lot smoother. The client will want to see change and will have self -motivation and that is greatly admired in the counseling community.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Blog 16: Answer 2
1. What is your EQ?
What is the most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client?
2. What is your first answer?
The most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client is through the action of active and effective listening.
3. What is your second answer?
The most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client is after fully understanding a client's situation, for the therapist to set a reachable goal and plan to benefit the client's needs.
4. List three reasons your answer is true with a real - world application for each.
- The therapist's job is to have a full understanding after a thorough evaluation, many counseling sessions require this. I have been into a session before and it is required of a counselor of any sort to fully understand a situation before diagnosing and treating.
- Another reason my answer is true is because it is important for a therapist to assign something to a client according to their personal circumstance. It only makes sense for a person to be treated for their own issue, therefore, a therapist must diagnosis a client properly for the best outcome.
- Setting a plan helps ensure that the client and therapist are on the same page and know what's expected. Having goals, even if they are small are such a reward once they are met.
5. What printed source best supports your answer?
"The Clinicians Guide to Writing Treatment Plans and Progress Notes" : sccgov.org > a small book written up by several counselors
6. What other source supports your answer?
I would say my mentor Joanne. Through mentorship and interviewing her, I've learned setting a plan is vital in the procedure of making a client's situation better.
Making sure your client's goals are obtainable is very important. Setting a goal can be an anwesoe confidence boost and depending on the individual that may be what they need. The therapist or counselor must always set up a plan with the client to maintain consistent communication and a healthy relationship so that they can both help each other reach the client's goal that best benefits them in their situation.
What is the most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client?
2. What is your first answer?
The most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client is through the action of active and effective listening.
3. What is your second answer?
The most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client is after fully understanding a client's situation, for the therapist to set a reachable goal and plan to benefit the client's needs.
4. List three reasons your answer is true with a real - world application for each.
- The therapist's job is to have a full understanding after a thorough evaluation, many counseling sessions require this. I have been into a session before and it is required of a counselor of any sort to fully understand a situation before diagnosing and treating.
- Another reason my answer is true is because it is important for a therapist to assign something to a client according to their personal circumstance. It only makes sense for a person to be treated for their own issue, therefore, a therapist must diagnosis a client properly for the best outcome.
- Setting a plan helps ensure that the client and therapist are on the same page and know what's expected. Having goals, even if they are small are such a reward once they are met.
5. What printed source best supports your answer?
"The Clinicians Guide to Writing Treatment Plans and Progress Notes" : sccgov.org > a small book written up by several counselors
6. What other source supports your answer?
I would say my mentor Joanne. Through mentorship and interviewing her, I've learned setting a plan is vital in the procedure of making a client's situation better.
Making sure your client's goals are obtainable is very important. Setting a goal can be an anwesoe confidence boost and depending on the individual that may be what they need. The therapist or counselor must always set up a plan with the client to maintain consistent communication and a healthy relationship so that they can both help each other reach the client's goal that best benefits them in their situation.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Blog 15: Independent Component 2 Approval
1. Describe what you are going to do in detail
What I plan to do for my Independent Component 2 is not only hours with my soon to be new mentor but to start logging hours, taking notes on counseling videos and movies. I also am planning on volunteering at a children's foundation or teen/child group that helps cope with depression and or suicide.
2. This will show evidence of 30 hours by logging my start and finish or just total hours each day that I go to my new mentorship or am watching videos and my feedback after. I plan to thoroughly record this to ensure I get to 30 hours.
3. This component will help me explore my topic more in depth by gaining first hand experience and being in the field as close as I possibly can and observing what other professionals do to make sure I have a string background. These activities will also help me answer my essential question by giving me information I've experienced and seeing professionals do to ensure authentic answers.
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