Papers by Elllina Nolan-Shmarkovskaya
A reflective essay for the Module "Social, Cultural and Political Issues in Counselling."
This a Learning Journal written as part of Assignment for Group Facilitation Skills Module. A ref... more This a Learning Journal written as part of Assignment for Group Facilitation Skills Module. A reflection of what was happening for me during 10 minute Group Discussion on the chosen topic - attitudes to Religious Education in schools in Ireland.
The paper looks closely at logic, elegance, relative simplicity of Rogers' therapeutic approach, ... more The paper looks closely at logic, elegance, relative simplicity of Rogers' therapeutic approach, and attempts to point out that its None - Directiveness itself is an influential factor in the therapeutic process. It also examines the roles of the Therapist and the Client in identifying the problem, finding ways of improving, and determining the conclusion of therapy through therapeutic value of human-to human encounter.
Reportedly, referring to the relationships with the significant Others, Rogers often asked his Clients if they "found it quite hard to believe that they would really love you if they knew you." The paper attempts to evaluate the importance of this form of reflection in the therapeutic process and explore how and under what conditions the Client in his attempts to answer this initially terrifying question, shifts from uncertainty and negativity towards knowing that he will be loved even (or perhaps especially) if he dares to be who he really is.
The field of this essay is the Contextual Approach to Family Therapy, developed in the mid-20th c... more The field of this essay is the Contextual Approach to Family Therapy, developed in the mid-20th century. Its founder, Iván Böszörményi-Nagy (1920-2007) was born in Budapest into a family of prominent judges, graduated with a Degree in Psychiatry in 1948 and immigrated to the US, in disagreement with unjust Communist regime in post - WWII Hungary.
Family Therapy started developing in 1950s, when several American therapists, including Böszörményi-Nagy “began to look beyond individual psychology to understand and try to treat severe mental disorders...” (Carey (2007)) During clinical work, Böszörményi-Nagy noticed destructive patterns of family interactions being frequently passed on through generations. This observation later contributed to the Contextual Approach, which equipped Family Therapy with new theoretical principles and practical applications. The essay shall attempt to evaluate contributions of Böszörményi-Nagy to the development of Contextual Approach to Family Therapy , as well as its strengths and limitations. To set out the field for evaluation, the essay shall outline the main principals of the Approach.
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Papers by Elllina Nolan-Shmarkovskaya
Reportedly, referring to the relationships with the significant Others, Rogers often asked his Clients if they "found it quite hard to believe that they would really love you if they knew you." The paper attempts to evaluate the importance of this form of reflection in the therapeutic process and explore how and under what conditions the Client in his attempts to answer this initially terrifying question, shifts from uncertainty and negativity towards knowing that he will be loved even (or perhaps especially) if he dares to be who he really is.
Family Therapy started developing in 1950s, when several American therapists, including Böszörményi-Nagy “began to look beyond individual psychology to understand and try to treat severe mental disorders...” (Carey (2007)) During clinical work, Böszörményi-Nagy noticed destructive patterns of family interactions being frequently passed on through generations. This observation later contributed to the Contextual Approach, which equipped Family Therapy with new theoretical principles and practical applications. The essay shall attempt to evaluate contributions of Böszörményi-Nagy to the development of Contextual Approach to Family Therapy , as well as its strengths and limitations. To set out the field for evaluation, the essay shall outline the main principals of the Approach.
Reportedly, referring to the relationships with the significant Others, Rogers often asked his Clients if they "found it quite hard to believe that they would really love you if they knew you." The paper attempts to evaluate the importance of this form of reflection in the therapeutic process and explore how and under what conditions the Client in his attempts to answer this initially terrifying question, shifts from uncertainty and negativity towards knowing that he will be loved even (or perhaps especially) if he dares to be who he really is.
Family Therapy started developing in 1950s, when several American therapists, including Böszörményi-Nagy “began to look beyond individual psychology to understand and try to treat severe mental disorders...” (Carey (2007)) During clinical work, Böszörményi-Nagy noticed destructive patterns of family interactions being frequently passed on through generations. This observation later contributed to the Contextual Approach, which equipped Family Therapy with new theoretical principles and practical applications. The essay shall attempt to evaluate contributions of Böszörményi-Nagy to the development of Contextual Approach to Family Therapy , as well as its strengths and limitations. To set out the field for evaluation, the essay shall outline the main principals of the Approach.