Counselling Psychology

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ABSTRACT

This study aims at undertaking the vital domain of counselling psychology, and its imperative facets, with respect of the perception of the addicts, regarding the effectiveness of counselling on the treatment and its objectives. Moreover, the study discusses the relevant theories in this regard and the proposed methods for the research, as well the possible limitations the research may entail. The literature has described many barriers that the counsellor in recovery has been faced with over the decades. A common theme throughout the literature is that these individuals usually enter the field at an older age and have less formal education than the non-recovering counsellor. The role of the counsellor in recovery is often distorted within the field by the second-class citizen status to which they are sometimes subjected.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Outline of the Study1

Background of the Study1

Problem Statement2

Research Questions2

Purpose of the Study3

Aim of Study3

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW4

Behavioural Therapy6

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy6

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY8

Research Design8

Literature Search8

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION9

Psychological Treatments9

Counselling Process10

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION13

REFERENCES15

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Outline of the Study

This dissertation is based on the topic of “Counseling Psychology”. The first chapter provides an introduction to the topic including the purpose and significance of the study. The second chapter presents a review of relevant literature, highlighting the previous research carried out in this field. It provides a study of previous work conducted in related fields and provides specific research related to a wide spectrum of thought on the discipline of Counseling Psychology. The third chapter covers the methodology for this study. The analysis of findings and discussion will be presented in the fourth chapter. The fifth chapter will conclude the dissertation, providing implications and useful recommendations for further research.

Background of the Study

Over time, science has progressed in numerous domains, other than the main arena of technological advancements. Science has spread over a vast field, encompassing both the technological aspect, as well as numerous other quantitative domains. Similarly, psychology falls under the vast umbrella of the modern era's scientific studies. Mainly encompassed with the behavioural factors of mankind, psychology over the time has played a pivotal role in enlightening the world with respect to the core revelations regarding the human personality and cognition.

Problem Statement

In order to evade the substantial chunk of our population from the ever increasing curse of the substance abuse and its sheer psychological addiction, it is highly imperative that the minds of the subjects (addicts) are vulnerable and open to welcome ...