1. Integrative Presentation
Lucy Hester

2. Influenced By: Person-Centered Therapy
Postmodern approaches/narrative therapy
Reality Therapy
Adlerian Therapy
Existential Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy

3. Key Concepts of My Approach
Build on the students’ strengths
Emphasize the student’s freedom to choose
Students can learn to evaluate and change their own behavior
Correct faulty or irrational thinking
Meet students where they are to move them forward to their next step
Understand past events but stay future oriented

4. View of Role as Therapist
Genuine, warm, empathetic, accepting
Emphasis on respect and trust
Collaborative relationship
Egalitarian vs. Teacher
Meeting the student where they are
The student is the expert on their own life

5. Therapeutic Goals Time-Limited Foster self-efficacy
Give students a safe place to be heard
Encourage building of self-concept, social relationships, and future plans
Minimize irrational or faulty thinking
Crisis management
Referral when needed

6. Relationship Issues Maintaining a balance
Support vs. fostering self-efficacy
Dual relationships—seek consultation

7. Techniques and Models Information gathering as a source of context
Understanding first, technique second
“Being there” for the client
Debating irrational beliefs
The miracle question
Change-talk
Homework

8. Influence from Personal Reflection Paper
Respect for others
Empathy
Work, choice, and personal responsibility
Helping profession
My evolution: moving to a more future- oriented story.