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School Counseling Project: Intentional Individualization of Interventions
As a counselor, I have found that it is important to draw from multiple theoretical perspectives in order to effectively meet the needs of my students. However, there is one particular intervention that I have found to be particularly successful when working with students. This intervention is based on the theory of attachment, and it focuses on helping students to develop a secure attachment with a trusted adult (Trusty et al., 2005). In my experience, this intervention has been successful in helping students to feel more connected and supported, which in turn has resulted in improved academic performance and social-emotional functioning. I believe that this intervention can be successful with a wide range of students, and I am confident that it would be an asset to any counseling program.
I have used this lens with a student in the past. For instance, the student I used it with was Hispanic-American, 2nd generation, and had a strong Hispanic identity and culture but also a strong American identity and culture. As a result, he felt somewhat pulled in two directions. At the same time, he did not see much of his parents as both worked, and he himself was struggling to figure out what to do with his life. His main concern was that he had developed a drug habit,...…to the individualistic orientation of American society. Counseling interventions can help this student to develop a greater understanding of both collectivist and individualist values, and how these values can be integrated in a way that is respectful of both cultures. Additionally, interventions based on attachment theory can help students who are struggling with specific presenting concerns, such as anxiety or depression. By understanding how early attachments may have influenced their current relationships, students can learn to develop more secure attachments and build healthier relationships with others. Ultimately, understanding the role of culture in shaping a students identity and experiences can help counselors design more effective interventions that take into account the unique needs…
References
Marotta, S. A. (2002). An ecological view of attachment theory: Implications forcounseling. Journal of Counseling & Development, 80(4), 507-510.
Trusty, J., Ng, K. M., & Watts, R. E. (2005). Model of effects of adult attachment onemotional empathy of counseling students. Journal of Counseling & Development, 83(1), 66-77.
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