New Zealand Journal of Counselling
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Exploring the Meaning of the Treaty of Waitangi for Counselling.
Get PDFThe NZAC Code of Ethics calls on counsellors to honour the Treaty of Waitangi. This article explores the meaning of the Treaty for counselling practice. This exploration considers but is not confined to the words used in the Mäori and English versions of the Treaty. It surveys three periods of Treaty history that move from initial cooperation through division and disparity to negotiation and restitution, and shows that this history has added to the meaning of the Treaty. It explores Treaty principles and biculturalism as vehicles for meaning. It offers a broad context for the pursuit of meaning which counsellors might apply in their practice, while also arguing that the meaning of the Treaty cannot be finally decided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.
Editorial.
Get PDFThe article discusses various papers published in this issue including one by Alastair Crocket on the meaning of the Treaty of Waitangi for counselling practice, one by Maria Kecskemeti on the role of counselling skills in teaching, and one on the results of a survey of school guidance counsellors
Counselling Effectiveness at a City Counselling Centre.
Get PDFAn evaluation of a Christchurch counselling centre's services was completed and then compared with the results of earlier studies conducted at the same agency. The results enabled (a) a comparison of earlier client demographic data with similar, more recent data, and (b) a comparison of earlier data with more recent data relating to client and counsellor estimates of counselling outcome and satisfaction with counselling. Findings showed that there was remarkable similarity between clients using the service now and those doing so several years earlier; that the counselling being offered to clients was effective in meeting their needs; and that over 90% of clients were receiving brief counselling, i.e., fewer than five sessions. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to agency policy and counsellor choice of therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.
Counsellors' Choice of a Preferred Therapy as Autobiography.
Get PDFFor the most part, counsellors and counsellor educators are expected to align themselves with a preferred theory, and for most of them this decision is thought to be a relatively rational process of identifying and selecting the most effective theory for dealing with their clients. However, in light of the extensive evidence that no one therapy is more effective than any of the others, how this choice is made and what it means in practice become less clear. This article reviews the argument and evidence for considering the counsellor's theoretical orientation as a self-revealing, autobiographical statement. The implications of this form of autobiography for both counsellors and counsellor educators are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.
Out of Our Comfort Zone.
Get PDFEffective pastoral services in schools depend on leadership from the board of trustees and the principal, as well as teamwork and trust among all involved in the pastoral network. The counsellor has a critical role in developing and maintain ing the network as s/he is the nexus linking many "players" in the school, community and key social agencies. The development of the pastoral services in our South Auckland high school has been guided by the Vision, Values and Principles of the New Zealand Curriculum. This article describes the philosophy behind, and the implementation of, our pastoral services, which embrace all aspects of students' well-being and development, the counsellor's role in the process, the importance of an holistic approach that incorporates spirituality in the lives of students, and aspects of safe practice in a challenging environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.
Tumeke Bro'?
Get PDFThis article was born out of reflecting on my relationships formed with Māori male tamariki as a White male counsellor. How possible is it for a Pākehā to be an effective counsellor with Māori tamariki? Or is the space between us too big to bridge? In addressing this question I explore and reflect on the implications of White privilege, and its effects on the space in which I meet with tamariki. Personal insights from reflecting on Māori concepts, the Treaty of Waitangi and my own culture and past confirm that yes, Pākehā can counsel Māori tamariki if they acknowledge the influence of White privilege in society, including in the counselling room; reflect on their own culture and past; are genuinely open, curious about and respectful toward Māori culture and language; and engage with the principles of the pōwhiri process in navigating their way through the space that invites both into respectful and safe relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.
Editorial.
Get PDFAn introduction to the journal is presented which discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by Robert Manthei on a counsellor or counsellor educator's chosen theoretical orientation as a self-revealing autobiographical statement, one by Frank Seth on the interrelationship between the personal and the professional, and another by Claire Ferguson on the transformation of pastoral care services within a South Auckland, New Zealand high school
Counsellor Development and Spiritual Growth through Journaling.
Get PDFAutoethnography can be described as a combination of autobiography and ethnography. The story of how my life has been transformed during my own exploration of a life that seemed purposeless, and my subsequent training as a counsellor, is reflected upon, analysed and interpreted as a spiritual autoethnography. I have likened the development to that of a tree, my life-tree. While the first few years of growth seemed slow, this growth burgeoned with my deepening self-awareness after I began training as a Lifeline telephone counsellor. Then I cut loose from the security and financial support of my job, completing a psychology degree full-time and moving on to postgraduate study in counselling. Although initially I just wanted to do what was right for me personally, in retrospect I discern a spiritual sap flowing through the tree. Since I began journaling, my sense of meaninglessness has evaporated. Who and where I am right now seems exactly right. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.
Gendered Dynamics in Family Court Counselling.
Get PDFThis article examines Family Court counselling by drawing on accounts provided by 21 women who participated in a wide-ranging study about women's experiences of difficulties with negotiating care and contact arrangements for their children through New Zealand's family law system. The study was based on semi-structured interviews that were later transcribed in full and analysed thematically. Overwhelmingly, the 18 women who spoke about counsellor-led conciliation did so in negative terms. Their critiques point to the way in which gender enters into almost every dimension of the conciliation process--from the gender of the actors, to the nature of their interactions, and to the solutions advocated--in ways that served fathers' interests at the expense of mothers' abilities to care for and protect their children. Our findings raise important questions about the principle of gender neutrality and supposed impartiality of Family Court counsellors, as well as the extent to which decisions made during Family Court counselling are the result of a consensus between the parents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.
Of Locusts, Looming Tsunamis, and Letting It All Out.
Get PDFIn her work as a school counsellor, the first author was concerned for the emotional resilience and welfare of the high school's senior male students. This article details the participatory action research she undertook--in association with the other two authors--to address this concern. The first author established a pilot programme designed to investigate the potential of mentored self-help groups for Year 12 boys who wished to expand their range of emotional tools. One group of volunteers from Year 13 were mentored by the second author, a counselling professional from outside the school, and they offered expert commentary on their recent experience of Year 12. A second group comprised of Year 12 students spoke freely about their concerns surrounding expectations from both school and the wider community culture. Their meetings became a keenly anticipated part of their school week and they formed alliances that were new and supportive. They were enthusiastic about keeping their group going into the future and also mentoring new groups in 2011 for boys moving up into Year 12. The article examines the development of both the Year 13 and Year 12 groups and reflects on the findings from the pilot programme, focusing on the viability of the continued operation of similar groups within the school. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.