Personal Model of Helping
Helping people to deal and overcome their problems is a very difficult task that implies
hard work, responsibility, honesty, and ethics. At the same time, it is a fascinating way of
making a difference in others and gives them a part of you. Fortunately, many specialists
have researched, worked, and experimented for years on this field. Thanks to them we
have now the opportunity of choosing between a variety of models and theories the one
that fits better to each client circumstances or problems, and offer in this way a more
professional service. I do not think there is just one theory that should be used with each
client; otherwise a combination of theories and models of helping can be more useful for
most clients. However, according to my intention of working primarily with children and
teenagers I think the theory that better adjusts for my interests is Behaviorism, without
setting aside other models. Working with children has a high impact on society, because
whatever we teach children will be reflected on future society since they are the future.
That is why to educate children on values and teach them to overcome their problems in a
healthy way and try that they grow-up in positive behaviors is crucial for healthier
societies. When giving therapy to children we should take the role of counselors,
supporters, and motivators. We must teach and direct or re-direct them through the process