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  • Essay / Practical Classroom Counseling Exercises - 2023

    Looking back when I started this session, I was a little worried and confused about the direction I should take when trying to apply the different theories. Little by little, I gained confidence and, through trial and error, I noticed that my mentee became more receptive to my techniques. For example, in the first counseling session, I applied psychoanalysis theory. Since I did not have clear instructions on how to apply the theory, I could sense that the advisee did not understand what I was trying to convey. If I had to do it again, I would have started by clearly stating the goals and desired outcomes of our session together. I would have explained the need to delve into the past as a way to resolve the issues the counselor was currently struggling with. During our second session, I believe I established a positive relationship with the counselee. I arrived better prepared and executed my plan more effectively. The theory I used in our second session was Adlerian therapy.