This handbook was compiled as a remedy in the form of a sourcebook or guide to current work on free will and related subjects for those who wish to keep up with the latest research. (p. 3) What is often called "the free will issue" or "the problem of free will," when viewed in historical perspective, is related to a cluster of philosophical issues -- all of them to be dealt with to some degree in this volume. 3 These include issues about (1) moral agency and responsibility, dignity, desert, accountability, and blameworthiness in ethics; (2) the nature and limits of human freedom, autonomy, coercion, and control in social and political theory; issues about (3) compulsion, addiction, self-control, self-deception, and weakness of will in philosophical psychology; (4) criminal liability, responsibility, and punishment in legal theory; (5) the relation of mind to body, consciousness, the nature of action, 4 and personhood in the philosophy of mind and the cognitive and neurosciences; (6) the nature of rationality and rational choice in philosophy and social theory; (7) questions about divine foreknowledge, predestination, evil, and human freedom in theology and philosophy of religion; and (8) general metaphysical issues about necessity and possibility, determinism, time and chance, quantum reality, laws of nature, causation, and explanation in philosophy and the sciences. (Kane, 2001, p. 4) These are all aspects that contribute to the significant differences and similarities between free will and deterministic thought. (Kane, 2001)

What is the cause of most people's problems?

The causes of most people's problems appear to be contradiction in thoughts. There are instances when a human being shifts between thoughts and often has the ability to confuse himself or herself and obscure their own perceptions of people, events, etc.

How do people change?

People change in many ways. There are physical changes i.e. increase in height, body mass, hair color, attitudes, and perceptions, age etc. Changes also occur in mentality,...

First, by being an un-opinionated ear, counselors are the catalyst to better mental well-being. Counselors offer a therapeutic atmosphere free of judgments and other turmoil. They also offer options to better ways of thing, ideas on things that may improve ones situation or perceptions. Lastly, counselor aid in giving direction and methods concerning how to focus ones ideas and emotions to learn how to understand one's emotions and situations as well as ways to better deal with these situations and perceptions.
What techniques do you believe would be MOST effective with most clients?

In my opinion, Freudian techniques would be most effective. Reason being his ideals while they may seem primitive always have a way of suiting client's particular circumstances in one way or another. Now I am not saying that every girl goes through the Oedipus complex but I am stating that there is merit in truly understanding why Freud believes that it occurs and what some of the characteristics of it really is.

What should the goals of counseling be?

The goals should be to make a significant impact in a client's life no matter how big or small. To never stop learning and pushing oneself to a higher level everyday. Constantly seek new techniques and methods to help a myriad of clients. Most importantly never lose your love for what you do, bring that same passion to help people on day one as you do on day one thousand and one.

References

Kane, R. (2001). The Oxford Handbook of Free Will.: Oxford University.

Midgley, M. (2002). Beast & Man. London & New York: Routledge.

Spruill, D.A., & Benshoff, J.M. (2000). Helping beginning counselors develop a personal theory of counseling. Counselor Education and Supervision, 40, p.70.

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