1 Flashcards
Feeling of the counselor to the client; counselor will be subjective
Countertransference
Virtues of the counselor (3)
Love
Hope
Faith
Virtue of the counselor:
When you care; there is care; feeling; non maleficence
Love
Virtue of the counselor:
Believes that the client will make it as well as the counselor
Hope
Virtue of the counselor:
Belief in one’s own ability
Faith
Modes of counseling/therapy (3)
Affective
Behavioural
Cognitive
An act of selflessness
Altruism
Practice owning; practice behaviour in a safe place to be familiar
Rehearsal
Interaction between people with similar situations/environment
Interaction
Expressing feelings; done in a controlled environment
Ventilation
Understand the situation; form of a deeper understanding of things
Insight
When you see other people like you, it’s easier to accept things
Modeling
You feel like things only happen to you but it actually happens to a lot of people; once you realize that it happens to a lot of people, you start feeling relieved
Universalism
Used in normal individuals with adjustment issues
Counseling
Focus on chronic or
recurrent problems
Mental illness
Clinical cases that need comprehensive treatment plan
Psychotherapy
Helping Profession
Talk Therapy
Non-directive or directive
conversation with a GOAL
Counseling
Counselor’s source of competence
Triangle:
Training
Education
Experience
Heart:
Ethics
Character
Value
Counselor’s Personal Qualities (3)
Empathy
Self-awareness
Authenticity
Protecting client information unless required by law (e.g., harm to self
or others).
One of the major ethical considerations
CONFIDENTIALITY
Clients must be fully informed about the counseling process, their
rights, and any limitations to
confidentiality before giving their consent.
Informed consent
Counselors must avoid actions that
harm clients.
DO NO HARM
NON-MALEFICENCE
The counselor’s actions should aim
to promote the well-being and
growth of clients.
DO GOOD.
BENEFICENCE
Fair and equitable treatment must be extended to all clients,
regardless of their background.
Justice
Counselors must be trustworthy,
transparent, honoring
commitments made to clients.
FIDELITY
Clients should have the freedom to make their own decisions, with the counselor’s role being supportive
and non-directive.
AUTONOMY
PGCA: Key Provisions (5)
Client Welfare
Cultural Sensitivity
Competence
Dual Relationships
Supervision and Peer Consultation
The counselor’s primary responsibility is to ensure the client’s best interest is prioritized.
Client Welfare
Counselors must demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural
diversity, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of Filipino clients.
Cultural Sensitivity
Counselors should practice within their scope of competence and seek supervision or additional training when handling complex cases.
Competence
Counselors must avoid relationships that could impair their professional judgment or exploit the client (e.g., familial, social, or financial relationships).
Dual Relationships
Engaging in peer supervision or consultation is encouraged to maintain professional growth and accountability.
Supervision and Peer Consultation
PAP Key Principles (3)
Scientific and Professional Responsibility
Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
Integrity
Counselors should engage in evidence-based practices and continue professional development to ensure effective interventions
Scientific and Professional Responsibility
Counselors are required to honor clients’ rights, including their privacy and autonomy.
Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
Counselors must communicate honestly and avoid misleading
clients about their qualifications or the nature of counseling.
Integrity
Ethical Decision-Making Process for Counselors (5)
Identify the Problem
Apply the Code of Ethics
Evaluate Options
Consult
Act
Understand the ethical dilemma and gather relevant facts.
Identify the problem
Refer to the PGCA or PAP ethical codes and the relevant legal provisions (RA 9258 and RA 10029).
Apply the Code of Ethics
Consider the potential consequences of various courses of action.
Evaluate Options
Implement the chosen course of action while documenting the
process.
Act
4 context of counseling
Peer as context
Neighbourhood as context
Culture as context
Counseling as context
4 success factors
Client factors
Counselor factors
Contextual factors
Process factors
Counseling Stages/Process (6)
Rapport building
Assessment
Goal-setting
Intervention
Evaluation
Termination
BASIC LISTENING SEQUENCE (6)
- Questioning
- Observing
- Encouraging
- Paraphrasing
- Summarizing
- Reflection of Feeling
3 types of questioning
Open-ended
Closed-ended
Clarification
Non-verbal behavior
Inconsistencies
Incongruence
Discrepancy
Observing
Nodding
“Uh-huh..”
“I see…”
“Continue”
Encouraging
Concise translation of what
the client is saying
To test your understanding
“I hear you saying…”
“It sounds like…”
“Looks like…”
…Did I get you?
Paraphrasing
Highlight the most important concerns
“Today you’ve been
talking about…”
Summarizing
Focus on client’s feelings
“You sound…
…worried
…sad
…disappointed”
REFLECTION OF FEELING
