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CPSS 430 Wk 1 Discussion
You have 2 Discussion Question options this week – please pick one and answer it in a minimum of 175 words:
Option 1:
The majority of chapter 1 discusses the topic of dual or multiple relationships between a professional and a person seeking his/her help. Define the term “Dual Relationship” in your own words.
Option 2:
According to Chapter 4, “Counselor self-disclosure has been an issue of ethical concern as a result of research such as that conducted by R. I. Simon (1991), who found that inappropriate self-disclosure is the type of boundary violation that is most likely to precede sexual intimacies. Nonetheless, Neukrug and Milliken (2011) found that nearly 87% of surveyed counselors rated self-disclosing to a client as “ethical.” Self-disclosure may be therapeutically beneficial or harmful, depending on a number of factors.” Discuss how self-disclosure can be both beneficial and harmful.
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Responses must be a minimum of 100 words.
CPSS 430 Wk 2 Discussion
You have 4 Discussion Question options this week – please pick one and answer it in a minimum of 175 words:
Option 1:
According to our text, “An increasing number of mental health professionals are being trained by agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and are “on call” to respond to disasters as varied as the attacks of September 11, 2001, school shootings, fires, explosions, and natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina that leave many people traumatized. DMH workers work under extraordinary conditions and face numerous challenges when ordinary boundaries do not exist. A DMH worker typically has no office or designated private space and is often called upon to perform in multiple roles.” Why do you think these specialty areas carry their own unique set of boundary issues and challenges?
Option 2:
Compassion fatigue is an occupational hazard, which means that almost everyone who cares about their patients/clients will eventually develop a certain amount of it, to varying degrees of severity. Compassion Fatigue has been described as the “cost of caring” for others in emotional and physical pain. (Figley, 1982) It is characterized by deep physical and emotional exhaustion and a pronounced change in the helper’s ability to feel empathy for their patients, their loved ones and their co-workers. Discuss some of the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue.
Option 3:
Much like Compassion Fatigue, Corrections fatigue is also an occupational hazard for that most everyone will experience at some point in their careers. Describe Corrections Fatigue in your own words.
Option 4:
After reading the article, what are your thoughts regarding the impact trauma exposure has on corrections professionals? What were some of the ways the article proposed for addressing these issues and/or reducing the rate of exposure to trauma?
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Responses must be a minimum of 100 words.
CPSS 430 Wk 3 Discussion
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
You only have 1 Discussion Question option this week – please pick one and answer it in a minimum of 175 words:
Option 1:
Pick one of the specialty areas in Chapter 11 to discuss in depth. What did you find interesting? Did any of the contributor’s perspectives surprise you? Why or why not? Do have any personal experience to share?
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Responses must be a minimum of 100 words.
CPSS 430 Wk 4 Discussion
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
You have 2 Discussion Question options this week – please pick one and answer it in a minimum of 175 words:
Option 1:
After reading the article, Managing Resistant Clients, explain (in your own words) the concept of “resistance” in a therapeutic relationship. Why does it happen? What do you think the implications are?
Option 2:
After reading the article, “Success Stories with Challenging Clients”, what are some of the recommended approaches to dealing with challenging and resistant clients?
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Responses must be a minimum of 100 words.
CPSS 430 Wk 5 Discussion
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
You have 4 Discussion Question options this week – please pick one and answer it in a minimum of 175 words:
Option 1:
Chapter 1 of The Inner Life of the Counselor talks about the importance of humility. Describe the concept of humility in your own words. How is humility beneficial for counselors?
Option 2:
Chapter 2 of The Inner Life of the Counselor discusses “Alone time” and why it’s important to honor the moments we get alone of peace and quiet. Where in your life does quiet time already exist? In what parts of your life is it realistic to create some new space where you can relax and practice mindful breathing?
Option 3:
Mindfulness has many benefits that can positively affect us. Chapter 3 in The Inner Life of the Counselor lists several under the heading: Recognizing the Fruits of being Mindfully Centered. List and discuss some of the benefits listed. Do any of these resonate with you? Why or why not?
Option 4:
Chapter 5 of The Inner Life of the Counselor discusses the concept of self-nurturance. Describe self-nurturance in your own words. Is this the same thing as self-care? Why or why not? If you think they are different, how so?
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Responses must be a minimum of 100 words.