SSDD... It's all Life

Saving, Supporting, Defining and Discerning Life

                To simply buy into one theoretical approach over another is not how I would align myself as a counselor. After studying the different forces in therapy, I find that there is an appropriate response based upon the needs that the client presents during their initial assessment. Once the needs have been assessed, then the therapeutic model should adapt to the conditions predetermined by the client.
                 The theory I feel is the most useful in an overall professional model is the Biopsychosocial theory. When a therapist take the time to gain information about the the physical condition of the client, the social impact affecting them as well as the client's view of their dispositions, the therapist is more prepared to meet the client's overall needs as a human being.
                A therapist should study and gain skills from a wide array of therapeutic models if they are to help the maximum amount of clientele. Dependent upon where a client is currently experiencing life, a therapist must decide if they are to help the client by saving life, supporting life, defining life or discerning life. Once the therapist determines which category the client is currently falling into, they can choose the therapeutic model that will meet the needs of the client with the greatest effect.