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| Principles of initial phase |
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Definition
1. Ask the client how he or she believes change will occur
2. Don’t’ argue or disagree too much in the beginning, or your client won’t return
3. Avoid imposing your alternative theory on the client without respecting the person’s worldview, cultural values, and expectations
4. No matter which theory you favor, remember that it must be adapted to fit the unique context of each client
5. Speak in the client’s language instead of professional jargon
6. Negotiate with the client to find a common ground that you can both live with, one that is consistent with your professional strategy as well as the client’s values. |
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| Considerations related to choosing a theory to begin with (a starting point) |
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| : Personal strengths, beliefs about how change takes place, type of work, personal appeal towards a theory, personalize the chosen theory, what other theory or techniques blend in with it and may be useful, How to get additional training in the chosen theory. |
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Term
| Limitation of counseling theory |
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Definition
| : Cannot really be empirically tested in such a way that almost all the variables can be controlled. Human behavior is far too complex to be truly understood. |
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| : Theories don’t really explain the way people function, nor do they describe all that comprehensively how therapy works. |
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