Assignment
Complete the Counseling Disposition Short Answer Question document.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writingis expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful
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Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points
CNL-545 CNL-545-O500 Counseling Disposition Short Answer Questions (Obj. Course) 80.0
Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less Than Satisfactory (74.00%) Satisfactory (79.00%) Good (87.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned
Content 100.0%
Self-Advocacy and Empowerment within Cultural Contexts (CD: S) 20.0% Worksheet omits or incompletely describes what must counselors consider in terms of self-advocacy and empowerment within cultural contexts for clients attending crisis and trauma counseling.Worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Worksheet inadequately describes what must counselors consider in terms of self-advocacy and empowerment within cultural contexts for clients attending crisis and trauma counseling, but description is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic. Worksheet adequately describes what must counselors consider in terms of self-advocacy and empowerment within cultural contexts for clients attending crisis and trauma counseling, but description is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Worksheet clearly describes what must counselors consider in terms of self-advocacy and empowerment within cultural contexts for clients attending crisis and trauma counseling, and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic. Worksheet expertly describes what must counselors consider in terms of self-advocacy and empowerment within cultural contexts for clients attending crisis and trauma counseling, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
Principle of Do No Harm (CD: S) 20.0% Worksheet omits or incompletely describes how lack of self-awareness of personal limitations could violate the principle of do no harm with clients are who in crisis, being abused, and/or dealing with trauma.Worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Worksheet inadequately describes how lack of self-awareness of personal limitations could violate the principle of do no harm with clients are who in crisis, being abused, and/or dealing with trauma, but description is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic. Worksheet adequately describes how lack of self-awareness of personal limitations could violate the principle of do no harm with clients are who in crisis, being abused, and/or dealing with trauma, but description is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Worksheet clearly describes how lack of self-awareness of personal limitations could violate the principle of do no harm with clients are who in crisis, being abused, and/or dealing with trauma, and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic. Worksheet expertly describes how lack of self-awareness of personal limitations could violate the principle of do no harm with clients are who in crisis, being abused, and/or dealing with trauma, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
Third Counselor Disposition 20.0% Worksheet omits or incompletely describes the application of a third counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma.Worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Worksheet inadequately describes the application of a third counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma, but description is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic. Worksheet adequately describes the application of a third counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma, but description is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Worksheet clearly describes the application of a third counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma, and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic. Worksheet expertly describes the application of a third counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
Fourth Counselor Disposition 20.0% Worksheet omits or incompletely describes the application of a fourth counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma.Worksheet does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Worksheet inadequately describes the application of a fourth counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma, but description is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic. Worksheet adequately describes the application of a fourth counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma, but description is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Worksheet clearly describes the application of a fourth counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma, and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic. Worksheet expertly describes the application of a fourth counselor disposition chosen for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Worksheet demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
Worksheet Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 10.0% Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use) 10.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Total Weightage 100% Counselor Dispositional Expectations
Dispositions are the values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward others, and, if sincerely held, dispositions lead to actions and patterns of professional conduct. The Grand Canyon University Counseling Programs dispositions adhere to the Universitys mission statement, as well as to the established counseling profession codes of ethics.
The Grand Canyon University Counseling Program have adopted the following dispositions for its students derived from the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics. Although these dispositions are not all inclusive, they do represent values and qualities that are warranted by counseling students. Students who fail to adhere to or demonstrate such dispositions may be subject to disciplinary actions.
Psychological Fitness: Counselors* are aware and assess their motives for pursuing the counseling profession. They are aware of their unfinished emotional and/or mental health issues, and resolve them before starting to provide counseling services to others. Counselors engage in self-care and seek resolutions to issues that arise during their practice. Counselors adhere to the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and/or the NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals Code of Ethics.
Self-Awareness: Counselors are aware of their personal moral, ethical, and value systems and provide counseling services with objectivity, justice, fidelity, veracity, and benevolence. Counselors are acutely aware of their personal limitations in providing services, and are willing to refer clients to another provider when necessary.
Cultural Diversity: Counselors respect, engage, honor, and embrace diversity and a multicultural approach that supports the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural context. Counselors promote self-advocacy and assist clients in advocating for empowerment within their cultural context.
Acceptance: Counselors foster a healthy climate of change by providing and promoting acceptance, and a nonjudgmental environment during the therapeutic process. They understand their personal value system and do not impose their values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors on their clients.
Empathy: Counselors foster understanding, compassion, and avoid any actions that can cause harm to a client. Counselors treat others with dignity and respect.
Genuineness: Counselors deal truthfully with themselves and their clients, in order to avoid harming their clients.
Flexibility: Counselors practice a client-centered approach, and align treatment to the clients goals for therapy.
Patience: Counselors understand the therapeutic process and respect clients efforts to gain control over their lives. Counselors encourage an environment that promotes self-empowerment and allows clients voice in the therapeutic process.
Amiability: Counselors do not support or engage in any act of discrimination against a prospective, current, or former client. Counselors promote and practice social justice and do not exploit others in their professional relationships.
Professional Identity: Counselors adhere to regulatory state boards and nationally recognized codes of ethics. Counselors practice only within their scope and competencies. They seek to utilize best practices and empirically supported treatments. Counselors stay current with the counseling profession through seeking continuing education, and by supporting counseling associations.
* The term counselor is used to refer to counselors in training at the graduate level.
American Counseling Association (2014). ACA Code of Ethics. Alexandria, VA: Author.
Walz, G. R., & Bleuer, J. C. (2010). Counselor dispositions: An added dimension for admission decisions. Vistas Online publication, 1, 11-11.
2015. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. CNL-545 Topic 2: Counseling Disposition Questions
Directions: Provide short answers of 200-300 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 350 words per response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include scholarly resources in your responses when appropriate.
1. What must counselors consider in terms of self-advocacy and empowerment within cultural contexts for clients attending crisis and trauma counseling?
2. Discuss how lack of self-awareness of personal limitations could violate the principle of do no harm with clients are who in crisis, being abused, and/or dealing with trauma.
3. Pick a third disposition from the 10 Counseling Dispositions and discuss the application for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma.
4. Pick a fourth disposition from the 10 Counseling Dispositions and discuss the application for counselors who work with abuse, crisis, and trauma.
References
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