Use Of Counseling Techniques Research Articles

The E.P.I.C. Journey Sanctioning Model

As universities look for more effective ways to address violations of behavioral standards, a proposed solution is to infuse intentional development into well-established conduct processes inherently focused on legal mandates and due process. The E.P.I.C. Journey Sanctioning Model was designed to refocus the outcomes of the conduct process to transform decision-making patterns through the use of counseling techniques, journey sanctioning, and mentors. Explanation of the model’s components is included along with identification of tools and strategies that are implemented to create a more intentional learning environment within the conduct process.

Effects of counseling techniques on patients’ weight-related attitudes and behaviors in a primary care clinic

ObjectiveExamine primary care physicians’ use of counseling techniques when treating overweight and obese patients and the association with mediators of behavior change as well as change in nutrition, exercise, and weight loss attempts. MethodsWe audio recorded office encounters between 40 physicians and 461 patients. Encounters were coded for physician use of selected counseling techniques using the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) scale. Patient motivation and confidence as well as Fat and Fiber Diet score (1–4), Framingham physical activity questionnaire (MET-minutes), and weight loss attempts (yes/no) were assessed by surveys. Generalized linear models were fit, including physician, patient, and visit level covariates. ResultsPatients whose physicians were rated higher in empathy improved their Fat and Fiber intake 0.18 units (95% CI 0, 0.4). When physicians used “MI consistent” techniques, patients reported higher confidence to improve nutrition (OR 2.57, 95% CI 1.2, 5.7). ConclusionWhen physicians used counseling techniques consistent with MI principles, some of their patients’ weight-related attitudes and behaviors improved. Practice implicationsPhysicians may not be able to employ formal MI during a clinic visit. However, use of counseling techniques consistent with MI principles, such as expression of empathy, may improve patients’ weight-related attitudes and behaviors.

Memory, mood and dementia: A case study

Patients who require long term care for moderate to severe dementia are commonly assumed, by definition, to have poor recall of past events. This article outlines a case study which illustrates how memories for past events can be stimulated tghrough the use of counseling skills. It also highlights the potential therapeutic effects of recalling emotionally charged events, even when these memories are predominantly sad. Recommendations based upon these findings include the establishment of a social history for each patient in order to promote reminiscence and discussion, and the use of counseling techniques to encourage self-disclosure.

An Epistemology of Counseling: Implications for Counselor Education and Research

Administrators of counselor education programs have identified specific skills and content areas for their students to master. Counselors in training need to make theory applicable to individuals through the use of counseling techniques and assessment. What counselors do is related to the qualitative, quantitative, and performative knowing that Maccia (1973) found present in student‐teacher relationships. This epistemology can be applied to what a counselor needs to know to counsel. Such applications of the epistemology described by Maccia (1973) are significant for counseling in two ways. First, they may aid counselor educators and students in making clear distinctions between content and skill areas as well as making strong connections between content and skills. Second, an epistemology of counseling may point to fruitful areas of research.