Chapter 16- Mindfulness Approaches
Mindfulness Based Approaches are designed to deliberately focus one’s attention on the present experience in a way that is non-judgmental. Mindfulness has its roots in Eastern techniques, in particular Buddhist meditation. The practice requires that one intentionally directs focus away from states of mind that would otherwise occupy them, such as frightening or worrisome thoughts, and instead observe and accept the present situation and all it has to offer, regardless of whether that is good or bad.
How it relates to CSA:
I am a true believer
in positive energy, and looking at the glass half full not empty, in a desire
to see all situations from an optimistic standpoint. I think this is an
approach to some of my helping sessions in which I would use. I will encourage
the student no matter what the situation is to look at it with a positive mind,
and that anything can happen good or bad, but if you think positively about it,
then the situation will be easier to cope with. I often think of the quote
“Every day may not be good, but there is good in every day.” Even finding one
thing each day that is good, and writing it down can help to self-reflect and
realize that there are good things that will happen, and it is important to
stay positive through any situation that might happen.
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Chapter 17- Conclusion
The conclusion of the text summarizes the theories that were presented in each chapter, along with stating that cognitive and behavioral approaches are most often used. It is important to consider your assumption about people when choosing a theory because a lot of statements we ask are not testable. It is also important to think of your own goals when counseling, whether it’s focusing on specific behavior change or overall well-being. It is then important to factor in the population of people you will be working with. Some approaches fit children, better than teenagers which fits better than older adults.
How it relates to CSA: The conclusion was a nice was to encapsulate all that was learned about each theory throughout the textbook. It was meaningful in learning these theories when moving into an advising position in just a few short weeks. In knowing that although these may be counseling techniques they can easily be applied to a student affairs position.
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