Unit K/601/7629 Professional Organisational Issues In counselling assignment
. Understand what is meant by counselling. .1 Define what is meant by the term counselling. BACP definition of counselling and psychotherapy:- 'Counselling and psychotherapy are umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their wellbeing.’ (BACP [online]). The BACP states that “counselling takes place when a counsellor see a client in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty the client is having, distress they may be experiencing or perhaps their dissatisfaction with life or loss of a sense of direction and purpose. It is always at the request of the client as no one can properly be ‘sent’ for counselling. In the sessions the client can explore various aspects of their life and feelings, talking about them freely and openly in a way that is rarely possible with friends and family. Bottled up feelings such as anger, anxiety, grief and embarrassment can become very intense and counselling offers an opportunity to explore them, with the possibility of making them easier to understand.”(BACP Guidelines 2010) Oxford dictionary definition of counselling:- A person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems. “counselling is a helping process with the overriding aim of
Review of a report into attitudes to domestic abuse in Ireland.
Introduction This essay is a review of a report conducted by the national office for the prevention of domestic, sexual and gender based violence (COSC) entitled: Attitudes to domestic abuse in Ireland. The report review is divided into three sub-headings. The first section of the review is the research overview, whereby the aim, methodology and the key findings of the research are identified. The second section is the evaluation of the contribution of the research in our understanding of family life in Ireland. The third and last section is the reflection on the findings and insights of the research in terms of my own personal experience of family life in Ireland. What is domestic abuse/violence? There are several definitions of domestic abuse/ violence being used in Irish research. The task force established by the Irish government with the goal of formulating recommendations on the future direction of domestic violence policy in Ireland, defined domestic violence as “The use of physical or emotional force or threat of physical force, including sexual violence, in close relationships. This includes violence perpetrated by spouse, partner, son, daughter or any other person who is a close blood relation to the victim” (Report of the task force on domestic violence 1997: 27) Research overview Aim of the research Attitudes and beliefs about domestic abuse are
To what extent is main stream sport an effective vehicle for contemporary youth work?
To what extent is main stream sport an effective vehicle for contemporary youth work? Are other forms of active leisure likely to be more or less effective in this context? And why may they be so in the context of the wider role of ‘working with Youth’? Miles (2000) believes that it is not possible to generalise what constitutes of ‘youth’, as it is too complex a term. Within pre-industrial European Society, there was no clear distinction between childhood and other pre-adult phases of life (Griffin, 1993). Gillis (1974) states that staged of youth and adulthood were defined primarily in relation to how dependant individuals were on the family of origin. During this time, children were amongst adults in everyday life, which resulted in them naturally being involved in activities such as alcohol consumption and gambling; activities that are now considered inappropriate for an individual of such age (Muncie, 2004). Social scientists have portrayed young people as risk-taking trouble makers (Miles, 2000). Pearson (1983, 1993-4) and Humphries (1994) insist that young people being delinquent and particularly troublesome is nothing new. Muncie (2004, pg. 52) states that a recurring complaint is that the behaviour of people is worse than ‘20 or 30 years ago’ or ‘in my day’ or ‘before the war’. He also states periods in time in which young people have been
Research Plan. Can future planning be improved for older caregivers of adults with learning disabilities?
How can future planning be improved for adults with learning disabilities living with older carers? The purpose of this research proposal is to critically examine how adults with learning disabilities and their ageing carers view planning for the future; whether they have made plans, their feelings on services available and their experiences of services received, along with their concerns and suggestions for improvement. The Government estimates that 29,000 adults with learning disabilities live in the family home supported by parents over 70 years of age; yet only half of local authorities are aware of how many people are living in these circumstances within their areas. (Mencap, 2002). Due to developments in health and social care many adults with learning disabilities have improved life expectancy and are increasingly outliving their parents, contrary to in the past when most parents of the learning disabled would care for their child until they died, usually by the time they reached their 30’s (Mencap, 2002). Mencap state that “Governments and local authorities have failed to adjust to this change and have, as a result, neglected the needs of older parents and their ageing sons and daughters” (2002, p. 5) This is an area where research must be deductive; it must inform policy and practice so as to improve the information available, as well as the services
In this essay I will explore the ways in which individuals in care settings are enabled to find their voice and express their thoughts. I will look at the carers approach to collecting and recording this information.
In a modern world where people have the opportunity to speak exactly what’s on their mind, how do we support people who can’t easily express themselves? As a society, we yearn for information and can easily access it but how do you access information that is hidden away inside a person? In this essay I will explore the ways in which individuals in care settings are enabled to find their voice and express their thoughts. I will look at the carers approach to collecting and recording this information. Attachment theory is a term coined by John Bowlby. Bowlby supposed that early childhood attachment with a primary care giver is crucial for the child’s future survival. An attachment figure is a person that provides and teaches the child, “…the significance of an attachment-figure is that the baby uses her or him as a ‘secure base” (K101, Unit 5, p28) Children form strong relationships if they have a stable, consistent period in which to attach. They watch behaviours and learn boundaries, communication skills and memories. Robyn Fivush describes this early forming as “the internal working model”. This has been described as scripts or “little ‘stories’ that children form in their minds, to explain how they think events tend to flow in their world” (K101, Unit 5, p31). As the child grows, these scripts get changed by experience. If a child does not follow
Inter-professional Practice and Safeguarding Children
20042188 CYCC52 Inter-professional Practice and Safeguarding Children CYCC52 Inter-professional Practice and Safeguarding Children Different professional groups may each have their own priorities when it comes to safeguarding children. Giving examples of these, discuss whether it is possible for professionals to work together with the interests of the child to the fore. Essay: 60% of module mark, 2500 words, learning outcomes 1 & 3. First and foremost during this essay I will examine what inter-professional practice is and where it has come from. Furthermore I will analyse the different ways in which the agencies that I work alongside work together to help safeguard children and young people. I will discuss the priorities that they may have using examples which I have been involved in within my setting. I will then discuss whether it is possible to work solely child centred when it comes to safeguarding and analyse the difficulties we may come across while attempting this, mainly focussing on budget restraints and how they affect the young people we provide a service for. I will briefly divulge into the tragedies of both Victoria Climbie and ‘Baby P’ discussing why inter-professional practice was not successful. And finally I will discuss ways in which I believe inter professional practice could be improved across the board by introducing reviewing
Teen Pregnancy
Page | ________________ One should not underestimate a young person’s ability to see some of the complexities in the range of issues including sexual behavior. Whether debating the failures of abstinence-only sex education, the “morning after pill,” abortion, or parental notification rights, viewpoints differ widely on issues concerning teen pregnancy. Today, there are many reasons why one may become pregnant at a young age. Many teens, as well as younger children, may not know how to say no to sexual pressure. They must realize that it is okay to use abstinence. Teens who have become sexually active at a young age say that they wish they would have waited. There are so many risks when becoming sexually active with teen pregnancy being at the top of the list. Teen pregnancy is a complicated issue worthy of serious discussion by today’s teens. The probability that a teen will give birth to a child is greater that an adult giving birth. Many teens have made a pregnancy pact that thy will have and raise their babies together. This is one of the main causes of an increase in teen pregnancies. Following the decrease from the past fifteen years, teen birthrates had been increasing since 1991. Data shows that between 2005 and 2006 teen birthrates (ages 15-19) have increased by three percent (Ventura, “Teen Birth Rate Rises for First Time in 15 Years."). The largest
Quality of Life
Quality of Life Introduction In this brief essay an attempt will be made to define what is meant by the term 'quality of life´. Additionally, this paper will also briefly examine the approaches to well-being, and also look into the most popular methods used to measure the quality of life. In studying the measurability of quality of life, the Swedish model for assessment of quality of life will also be briefly explored. Defining quality of life It is not easy to define the term quality-of-life. The term can be defined in the terms of financial or economic well-being , or it can be defined as citizenship rights and freedoms. It can also be defined as political empowerment, or in terms of human relations. Distributive justice in a society can also be used to define the concept. It can also be a measure of the health indicators and social capital in a society. It could be concerned with everything and anything under the sun that is determinant of the quality of lives people live. In order to determine the type of lives people live one has to understand the multitude of activities they are involved in. The problem of defining quality of life is aggravated by the complexities of life itself and it becomes very difficult to determine reliable indicators of quality of life (Nussbaum & Sen 1993). Quality of life is an all inclusive notion of life and living (Szalai 1980). In
social policy
What do you understand by the terms poverty and Social Exclusion? How much poverty and Social Exclusion is there in contemporary Britain. This essay will consider what the terms 'poverty' and 'social exclusion' mean. It will begin by exploring their definitions. In relation to the concept of poverty, both 'absolute' and 'relative' poverty are considered. However, when writing about poverty it will discuss 'relative' poverty. The essay will investigate historical research findings about the extent of poverty and social exclusion in the UK. It will consider the different research methods used to establish poverty and social exclusion levels, and will conclude by considering the debates on how to tackle poverty and social exclusion. It will also tell us about the government targets of reducing poverty. To illustrate the most useful concepts in understanding the problems in contemporary society, the essay considers government policies, which have attempted to combat 'poverty' and 'social exclusion'. Exploring these policies will help us to determine the usefulness of the terms 'poverty' and 'social exclusion', and how they illustrate the problems faced by modern society. There are numerous ways to define poverty. Commonly referred to as, the 'absolute approach' or 'relative approach'. Absolute poverty can be defined as 'clear evidence of people suffering from
Should Fox Hunting Be Banned?
SHOULD FOX HUNTING BE BANNED People have participated in fox hunts since the late eighteenth century after deer, which was the preferred animal for the hinting aristocracy, became rare. In the nineteenth century fox hunting became very popular, exclusive and fashionable. The hunts became big business, with whole communities becoming involved and many jobs depending on it. A hunt became a social event and attracted people who loved the thrill and spectacle of the chase. But as the `sport' became more popular, the controversy and opposition to it increased. Today the issue of fox hunting is a subject of heated debate, with both sides having strong arguments and most points being contradicted. I shall now put forward the arguments against the banning of fox hunting; the arguments used by many country people and, of course, those directly involved in the activity. Against the ban Many of the hunts taking place today are to control and manage the population of foxes which farmers admire but also see as pests which take lambs from the flock. It is argued that fox hunting is a service for farmers who repay the hunters by allowing the hunt to cross their land. Without fox hunting, their numbers would increase out of control and more livestock would be lost to. When fox hunting fisrst began it was simply a sport for the rich, now it is also a form of peat control
