515 Counseling Theory Flashcards
Solution Focused Approach
Solution focused counseling is characterized by the counselor in a collaborative and/or one-down position. Students identify what works, discuss what has worked for them in the past, and discuss how they construct workable solutions in the future.
Techniques: counting on change, highlighting exceptions, the miracle question, the great instead, establishing measurable goals, and using scaling questions
Person Centered Approach
Stresses that each person is capable of finding personal meaning and purpose in life, and that the self is an outgrowth of what a persona experiences. This theory evolving from the work of Carl Rogers (1961) focuses on the “core conditions” of genuineness, empathy, positive regard, and concreteness that are essential to all helping relationships and the counseling process.
1st stage - non directive stage
2nd stage - reflective period
3rd stage - experimental stage
Other Techniques
Genogram
Empty Chair (Gestalt)
Confrontation (Reality Therapy)
Role-Play (Reality Therapy)
Individual Psychology Approach
Central to Adler’s theory is the concept that social interest drives behavior. The Adlerian approach encourages the client to be well aware of her or his surroundings and environment and the theory supports healthy development to overcome any feelings of inferiority. Counselor who consider themselves “Adlerian” demonstrate empathy, support, and genuine warmth toward the client. (combo of SF and PC)
