The clinical counselling experience of a master of social work student at Family Service Regina

Date
2018-11
Authors
Gislason, Alanna L.
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Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina
Abstract

This practicum report explores my practicum experience for a Master of Social Work degree as a Graduate Student at Family Service Regina, a community-based organization offering counselling services to the Regina community. My approach to counselling with clients at this organization was inclusive of three therapeutic approaches which were cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. This report will describe these three approaches and details my experience in applying these therapeutic frameworks. This paper will describe and analyze my experiences, observations, and personal reflections throughout my practicum placement at the Counselling Unit at Family Service Regina. In addition, I will outline in detail how I met my goals and objectives. Themes of anti-oppressive ideology and practice are threaded throughout this report. I end the paper by reflecting on my perspectives as a social worker and the implications for my future practice.

Description
A Practicum Report Submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Social Work, University of Regina. vi, 71 p.
Keywords
Family Service Regina, Clinical counselling, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Emotion-focused therapy
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