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Perspectives on Counselling Supervision in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Get PDFThis article is based on an invited keynote address delivered at the first New Zealand Association of Counsellors' National Supervision Conference Day in July 2017. It considers questions that have continued to be significant for professional supervision over time in counselling in Aotearoa New Zealand, noting considerations for contemporary practice. It reviews a range of research studies of supervision, highlighting recent contributions to discussions of culture and supervision and the use of e-technology in supervision. long white cloud our map in the sky (Robin Fry, 2008)1 [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.
A portrait of counselling: comparison of private practice with agencies.
Get PDFIn order to compare what happens in counselling agencies with what takes place in private practice, an evaluation of counselling records provided by a counsellor in private practice was carried out for the years 2012-2017. The information gained from 762 closed counselling cases was analysed, summarised, and then compared with similar data taken from over 5,500 clients in a Christchurch agency during the years 2010-2014. Results showed that the counselling in this particular private practice was briefer (99% of clients had fewer than ten sessions vs 90% in agencies); more clients were male (46% vs 37%, respectively) and Mäori (18% vs 5%, respectively); and counselling involved, on average, fewer sessions (3.1 vs 4.6, respectively). Although the data revealed ways in which what happened in this one private practice was similar to what happened in a large agency, they also indicated the need for further research of this sort. For the counsellor involved, the analysis provided detailed information with which to re-evaluate his work. Finally, the results indicated the need for counsellors and counsellor educators to acknowledge the general brevity of counselling relationships and, consequently, the goal for all counsellors to be prepared for and competent to deliver brief counselling to the majority of their clients. [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.
Understanding and working with dyslexia in individual and couple therapy: Implications for counsellors and psychotherapists.
Get PDFAlthough the term “dyslexia” is likely to evoke a picture of someone struggling with reading, spelling, and writing, the condition is far more complex than that. It may affect communication, information processing, and organisational skills, and contribute to breakdown in relationships. In New Zealand, dyslexia has only been officially recognised since 2007. Although awareness of specific learning difficulties has burgeoned in recent years, dyslexia is still not well understood. Yet it is estimated that between 10 and 20 per cent of the population—and potentially the same proportion of clients across all practice contexts— may be “dyslexic.” It is therefore vital that the complex challenges it can present for individuals, couples, and families are recognised, and that counsellors and psychotherapists know how to work effectively with these clients. This article first explains the aetiology of dyslexia. This is followed by presentation and discussion of the findings of a recent qualitative study which investigated six intimate relationships in which one partner had been diagnosed with dyslexia. In considering the implications of these results and recommendations for practice, the author draws on her clinical experience of working with individuals and couples who live with dyslexia. [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.
Storying who I am becoming: Reinforcing a child’s preferred reputation.
Get PDFThe following case study illustrates how developing new reputations with children in a primary school setting can encourage behaviour change. Drawing on ideas from narrative therapy, behaviour change can be achieved through externalising the effects of a harmful reputation for the child and others; through recording accounts of the child demonstrating a preferred reputation; and through publishing and retelling preferred reputation stories to supportive peers and adults around the child. This study demonstrates how developing a preferred reputation with nine-year-old Nikau helped him to shed a troubling reputation that had grown around him over time. The resources and assistance given by family and professionals, along with the high expectations, consistency, and accountability provided by Nikau’s class teacher, worked in tandem with a new reputation to provide fertile ground for behaviour change. Subsequently observed changes included a decrease in behaviour incidents, a positive selfperception, an improved home environment, and an improved performance on National Standards assessment data. [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.
An account of family therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand from the 1960s to 1995 interpreted from the literature.
Get PDFThis description of family therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand from the 1960s to 1995 is the author’s interpretation of published literature. It traces the early influence of psychological medicine, social workers and overseas experts, leading to the spread of regional interest groups, national and binational conferences, and mounting sociopolitical pressure on family therapy from feminism, cultural justice and antipoverty movements during the 1980s. Several landmark publications and events in the period 1990–1995 reflect the growing stature and bright future of family therapy in New Zealand before controversy at the Third Joint Australia and New Zealand Family Therapy conference in Wellington during 1995 appears to catalyse a stalling of further national or binational development for over a decade. Critical research on the period 1990–1995 is proposed to explore what lessons the past may hold for the future development of family therapy in New Zealand. [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.
Intentionally brief therapy: A brief exploration of the literature.
Get PDFThis thematic review aims to highlight some of the complexities and challenges that are present in the literature surrounding brief therapy. Specifically, the article looks at the diversity in definition of brief therapies, and the question of whether or not brief therapies work. Common themes across different types of brief therapy are explored. A tentative, integrative model of brief therapy is proposed consisting of a collaborative relationship, ready-and-willing clients, an active therapist, and a constant but not excessive pressure. Implications for offering "intentionally brief" therapy are discussed in relation to funding and service providers, practitioners, researchers, and educators. [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.
The 'senses' know best: Exploring the role of Life Code Matrix™ in accessing individual strengths and improving personal relationships.
Get PDFLife Code Matrix™ (LCM) is a strengths-based practice presently used by some counsellors in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. It is unique in its intentional use of the senses to identify strengths. This paper investigates the role of LCM in accessing individual strengths and improving personal relationships. It presents the results of research undertaken using a narrative approach that was designed to provide an independent evaluation of the use of LCM in practice. Fifteen adults were interviewed before and after completing the LCM process. Results indicate that most participants were easily able to identify strengths, which led to improved personal relationships. A striking finding was that many participants experienced a sense of ease in relationships that had formerly been problematic. The authors discuss these promising findings, highlighting the implications of both LCM and other contemporary sensory approaches for future counselling practice. [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.
Palagi counsellors and effective counselling practice with Pasifika youth.
Get PDFAn increasing proportion of youth in New Zealand, and more particularly in Auckland, identify as Pasifika. However, because there are relatively few Pasifika counsellors working in secondary schools, it is likely that a Pasifika youth will be counselled by a non-Pasifika counsellor. The purpose of this small, qualitative study was to provide some insight for non-Pasifika counsellors into effective counselling practice with Pasifika youth. Three Pasifika counsellors took part in a focus group where there was sharing and discussion of knowledge, giving an opportunity for consensus on a range of relevant issues. From this focus group, some important knowledge emerged: Pasifika counsellors often demonstrate mea'alofa--an act of generosity where the counsellor is giving his or her physical, emotional, psychological, familial, and spiritual attributes in the counselling room. Sometimes this may involve a prayer or a hug when initiated by a Pasifika youth. Interactive drawing therapy (IDT) has been found to be effective with Pasifika youth where both the counsellor and the young person draw and share their stories. As the Pasifika youth gets to know the counsellor, trust develops, allowing the young person to share concerns and anxieties and therefore assisting client outcomes. Further research is recommended as to how applicable these findings are to non-Pasifika counsellors working with Pasifika youth. [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.
