Counseling Techniques

write a 23 page reflection paper addressing the following:

1. Description of the Experience

Where were you emotionally and mentally when the exercise began?

What thoughts, sensations, or emotions emerged during sustained eye contact?

What was difficult, surprising, or meaningful about the experience?

2. Self-Awareness & Emotional Response

What did you notice about your comfort level, vulnerability, or resistance?

Did any past experiences, cultural factors, or personal beliefs influence your reaction?

3. Counseling Skills Connection

How does this exercise relate to:

therapeutic presence

empathy

nonverbal communication

emotional attunement

How might eye contact support or challenge clients in counseling sessions?

4. Ethical & Professional Implications

What ethical considerations arise related to boundaries, power, and client safety?

When might eye contact be contraindicated due to trauma, culture, or diagnosis?

5. Application to Practice

How will this experience shape how you use presence and nonverbal communication as a counselor?

What growth areas did you identify for yourself?

Requirements: 23 pages

WRITE MY PAPER


Comments

Leave a Reply