Entries by Daphne Hanson

Aspects of the beginning and transition stages

Discuss a few aspects of the beginning and transition stages when leading a group for counseling that—based on educational readings, videos, and your own experience—are most critical for the group leader to attend to and address in order for the group to reach the working stage in the process.

 Literature Review Research Matrix

Fill out this provided Literature Review Research Matrix [DOCX] with research concepts that can be found and connected to either these five articles related to the topic of first-generation college students and resilience at a four-year university, or to the list of articles your instructor provides. The first article has been completed for you as an example. Garriott, […]

Understanding of the complex makeup of an emotion

In considering what we learned about emotions (appraisals, physiological changes, expressions, subjective experiences, and action tendencies) – how would one go about increasing the likelihood of experiencing happiness? Be thorough in your response and demonstrate an understanding of the complex makeup of an emotion

Delusional thinking of a grandiose nature

Mr. Joshua is a 55-year-old male with a long history of delusional thinking of a grandiose nature. He was brought to the ED on an emergency petition because he was found by the police to be argumentative with the salesman of a car dealership over the topic of buying a new car. This client proclaimed […]

Client apprehension in the counseling session

Many times, clients have waited a long time to come into counseling due to feelings of fear of the unknown or fears of disclosing. In what ways can counselors overcome client apprehension in the counseling session? Identify ways in which you can help build a healthy client/therapist relationship. What type of client may challenge you […]