Assignment 3: Effective CounselorsGeorge is a 28-year-old male, currently pursuing a degree in psychology. He wants to be a counselor for people with adjustment difficulties. However, George's supervisors are suggesting he consider changing his career because he seems to lack the particular skills he needs to be a competent and effective counselor. His supervisors have identified the following tendencies in George:He has a tendency to be judgmental and narrow-minded about people different from him.He is very guarded and defensive with people and typically thinks that other people are trying to put him down.He often forces his opinions on people.Please answer each of the following questions thoroughly in a paper that is a minimum of 800 words in length.How will George’s usual ways of dealing with people affect his attempt to be an effective counselor? Analyze each of the characteristics mentioned above (judgmental, narrow-minded, guarded/defensive, and opinionated).Identify and discuss at least five of the most important skills that a counselor should have to be effective in their field? Explain what each skill entails and why each skill is important to the therapeutic process.What ethical standards might George be in danger of violating if he does not change his way of interacting with clients? Be sure to include at least a couple of references to the ethical codes in your response.Suggest at least three practical steps that George can take to develop the characteristics and skills he needs to be an effective therapist?Submit your response to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox by Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Your paper should be at least 800 words in length, follow APA style for attributing sources, and include a cover page and reference page.Assignment 3 Grading Criteria and Respective Point ValueMaximum PointsAnalyzed all four of the problematic behaviors George has shown (judgmental, narrow-minded, guarded/defensive, and opinionated) as they related to him being an effective counselor.15Discussed at least five important skills that any effective counselor should possess, explained what each skill entailed and why each is important to the therapeutic process.20Discussed at least two potential ethical violations that George might realistically commit given his current way of interacting with clients. Incorporated and explained at least two ethical codes and discussed the relevance of each given George’s situation.25Proposed at least three practical steps George can take to develop the characteristics and skills he needs from this point to be an effective counselor.20Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.20Total:100

Hi Henry this is just a discussion post case study not a paperJared presents in your office after being released from an inpatient alcohol treatment center. He reports a past history of depression and alcohol use. He states he wants to feel good and stay clean. He is distant from his family but he does have several friends. He owns a home with his partner, Kyle. Jared and Kyle have been partners for the past four years. Kyle is an active member of his church and he has a job that provides sufficient income.It appears that Jared's best chance at remaining sober is to receive comprehensive services.For this discussion, please address the following:Identify the mental health services such as inpatient, outpatient, partial treatment, aftercare, self-help, and social support that could be utilized as part of his treatment plan.What types of interventions do you feel are appropriate for Jared, and which theories and models support your recommendations?Describe the strategies you would use to facilitate the interagency/interorganizational collaboration and communications that will be necessary to coordinate an interdisciplinary treatment team.Create a list of five local community resources that Jared can utilize as part of his recovery. Describe how you will help Jared understand how these resources will be of benefit to him and how he can access these resources.Finally, discuss the importance of family, social networks, and community resources in the treatment of Jared's depression and alcohol abuse.

Topic: Case ManagementThis essay should be 3-5 pages, and it should be written as if it were me speaking.  This essay doesn't need references because its suppose to sound as if it's coming from me, and my experience. Please organize this essay well. You can also include in the Essay: Key Points to Talk about Case Manager Role and services provided to clients ·  Placing clients into suitable housing (such as a mental health housing that have people to assist with there mental health needs) ·  Provide referrals (such as jobs, apartments, vocational training, housing, HRA(benefits) ·  Treatment planning (ILP’s- Independent Living Plan) it reflects the goals and objects of a client ·  Counseling ·  Family Reconnect ·  Advocate for the clients (such as at the doctors office, housing interviews, and social security office) And whatever else is best suited for Case Management and responsibilities you may think is appropriate.Please use this as a first paragraph to this essay: I would like to obtain prior learning credits for having my experience with Case Management. The topic in which I’m going to write about in this essay is entitled Case Management (4 credits, liberal, advance). In 2013 I began working at Schwartz Next Step Shelter located at 1 Schwartz Building, Wards Island, New York 10035. Throughout the duration of my time (1 year and a half), I worked as a Case Manager with a caseload of over one hundred in a Homeless Shelter. While working at Schwartz Next Step I encountered a population of Mental Health, Substance Abusers, Veterans, and Medically feral individuals.  We are going to discuss the services that were provided to the clients and the role I played as a Case Manager.