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Therapeutic counselling
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Therapeutic counselling can be understood as "psychotherapy," which is "a change-oriented process that occurs in the context of a contractual, empowering and empathetic professional relationship. Its rationale explicitly or implicitly focuses on the personality of the client(s), the technique of psychotherapy or both. Durable change is affected on multiple aspects of clients lives. The process is idiosyncratic and determined by the interaction of patients' and therapists' preconceived positions." (Zeig & Munion, 1990, p. 14).
Related References Zeig, J.K., Munion, W.M. (Eds.). What is psychotherapy?: Contemporary perspectives. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Read a practice exam essay in response to:
"Critically discuss the call for more integration between career counselling and therapeutic counselling." Exam essay practice answer |
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