The Role of Relational-Cultural Theory in Mental Health Counseling

2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thelma Duffey ◽  
Catherine Somody
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cultural Theory ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Relational Cultural Theory ◽  
Professional Counseling ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Mental Health And Illness ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Health And Illness

One feature that distinguishes professional counseling from other mental health and illness disciplines is its developmental, strength-based, contextually-focused, and wellness perspective. Given the multicultural paradigm that the counseling field emphasizes, it is increasingly important to identify models like relational-cultural theory (RCT) that support these principles. This article includes an overview of the basic tenets of RCT and applications to mental health counseling

Counseling Students' Personal Values and Attitudes toward Euthanasia

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Bevacqua ◽  
Sharon Kurpius
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Counseling Students ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Active Euthanasia ◽  
Passive Euthanasia ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Analogue Study

This analogue study examined client autonomy in euthanasia situations and its relationship to the clinical experience, religious values, and attitudes toward euthanasia of 83 mental health counseling students. Participants were much more supportive of client autonomy for a 77-year-old client than for a 25-year-old client seeking active euthanasia. No differences were found for passive euthanasia. Counseling student religiosity and clinical experience were significant predictors of support for client autonomy, with more religiosity and less clinical experience related to less support for the client's right to make this decision about ending life. These findings are discussed in light of professional ethics and the role of counselor values in working with clients.

Counseling Older Adults with HIV/AIDS: A Strength-Based Model of Treatment

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Orsulic-Jeras ◽  
J. Brad Shepherd ◽  
Paula J. Britton
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Treatment Model ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Hiv Aids

This article outlines a strength-based assessment and treatment model applicable for the mental health counseling of those aging with HIV. By focusing on the specific areas of life where clients are functioning effectively, this model works to decrease attention to pathology and stigma and, subsequently, works to empower clients to concentrate on areas of their lives that are controllable.

The Role of Psychedelics and Counseling in Mental Health Treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-338
Author(s):  
Russ Curtis ◽  
Lisen Roberts ◽  
Elizabeth Graves ◽  
Heather Thompson Rainey ◽  
David Wynn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Mental Health Counselors ◽  
Treatment Resistant ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
Federal Drug Administration ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Number Of Factors

Psychedelics (i.e., ketamine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine, psilocybin) have been effectively used globally for centuries to treat mental health and addiction issues. However, in the 1950s–1970s, a number of factors, including misuse, abuse, and poorly conceptualized and conducted clinical trials, caused the Federal Drug Administration to classify most of the psychedelic substances as having no medical value. Now, however, recent research is indicating that psychedelic-assisted therapy can significantly reduce depression and suicidal ideation in treatment-resistant clients, and it may be efficacious in treating other mental health and addiction issues as well. Researchers have also identified the critical therapeutic components that ensure effective psychedelic-assisted therapy, not least the need for mental health counseling before, during, and after treatment. The purpose of this manuscript is to share the latest psychedelic therapy research and to discuss how mental health counselors can contribute to this reemerging therapeutic trend.

Counseling in Fiji

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. R. Auxier ◽  
Peter M. Forster ◽  
Selina C. Kuruleca
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Mental Health Counselors ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Health Counseling

This article discusses the evolving role of mental health counseling in Fiji in the context of current social and cultural changes. Although counseling traditionally has been reserved for cultural elders and the clergy, the term counselor is being redefined, due to Western influences, to include persons who are formally educated and trained to provide mental health services. Contemporary issues such as changing gender roles, violence, and suicide are discussed as forces that are influencing the need for trained mental health counselors. This article discusses the current status of educating and credentialing counselors in Fiji and emphasizes counselor education that stresses methods suited to the cultural characteristics of persons in the region.

Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Narendra Kumar Singh ◽  
D Ram ◽  
Nishant Goyal ◽  
Justin Raj PC
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Health Clinicians ◽  
Mental Health And Illness ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
The People ◽  
Distress Level ◽  
Health And Illness

Most modern medical disciplines adopt biomedical and positivistic corners while viewing and interpreting various events and phenomena related to living and physical worlds. But in case of mental health the dimension is much complicated and full of abstract elements and relativism; all these areas can be expressed or enumerated what can be possible in other steams of physical and biological sciences. Factors like socio-cultural and human factors, spirituality and religiosity have some definite association with various aspects of mental health and illness. Spirituality in recent times has been entertained as a major factor in determining the course of mental health and illness; it drew the attention of mental health clinicians and researchers to find out its temporal relationship with mental illness and psychological wellbeing. Many authentic literatures came up with the view that positive spirituality does have some potentialities to enhance as well as protect the positive mental health and psychological well-being of the people. Spirituality can also lower the distress level and increase the positive coping ability of people. The aim of this article is to explore the role of spirituality in psychiatry in terms of evolution of psychopathology, understanding of the illness and finally, its role in treatment of the psychiatric settings. This article also aims to sensitize mental health clinicians to remain positive towards the religious and spiritual beliefs of patients and to use those things in the therapeutic process. Keywords: Spirituality, mental health, psychiatry, psychopathology

The DSM and the Professional Counseling Identity: Bridging the Gap

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Eriksen ◽  
Victoria E. Kress
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Diagnostic System ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Professional Counseling ◽  
Health Counseling

Many of the values, assumptions, and philosophies inherent in the DSM diagnostic system conflict with those of the mental health counseling profession.This article describes these conflicts; provides clinical practice suggestions for addressing these issues when using the DSM system; and offers strategies for bridging the divide between mental health counseling's professional identity, and the DSM system of conceptualization.

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