L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 28th March 2018

L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 28th March 2018

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This week we went through our folders and I realised I was missing a reflection from unit 6.2. Upon reflecting on whose agenda, the counsellor’s or the client’s, we are focusing on when we ask questions, I reached the conclusion that it depends on what is defined as an “agenda”. I know it’s strange to deliver the conclusion before the…
L2CiCS: Learning Log – 28th March 2018

L2CiCS: Learning Log – 28th March 2018

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This week we talked more about referrals in counselling. A referral is when a client exhibits problems or presents issues that are beyond the scope of a counsellor, and the counsellor informs them of another counsellor or service that would be more appropriate for their needs. Sometimes referrals are necessary. And they are always for the good of the client.…
L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 21st March 2018

L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 21st March 2018

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This week we looked at some mental health related agencies and examined aspects such as their company ethos, what services and therapies they offer, how much sessions cost and other interesting bits of information. I chose iTalk, as I have used them in the past. iTalk is a free service based in Hampshire which provides free treatment to people suffering…
L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 14th March 2018

L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 14th March 2018

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This week we did some roleplays concerning endings in counselling. I was counsellor first, and Phillip played the client. Charles and Emily were observers. Phillip’s problem was that he was worried that once he stopped coming to therapy, that there would be nothing stopping him reverting to old patterns of behaviour at his workplace. I was thinking during the whole…
L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 28th February 2018

L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 28th February 2018

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This week Katherine did her presentation about Art Therapy. I thought it was very interesting and enlightening – while I did have some idea that painting and drawing were involved in Art Therapy, I had never considered that physical expression such as dancing or playing music could be classed as therapy. I agree that the colours people choose to use…
L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 21st February 2018

L2CiCS: Reflective Diary – 21st February 2018

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This week we talked about Transactional Analysis a bit more, and were asked to participate in an exercise our tutor has called Know Thyself. Understanding ego-states is a powerful tool towards self-awareness. In this exercise we are to keep a note of which ego-state we are in at different points of the day and asking ourselves some questions. My Parent…
L2CiCS: Workshop Learning Log – 10th February 2018

L2CiCS: Workshop Learning Log – 10th February 2018

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Today our group had a Personal Development weekend and we learned about the Johari Window. The Johari’s Window model is a psychological tool for people to better understand themselves, their relationships and other people. It was developed in 1955 by Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham and has been proven to help with self-awareness, personal development, improving communication, interpersonal relationships, group…