Competence Flashcards
components of professional competence
Knowledge, skill, diligence
To be knowledgeable you must know
history,
Theory
research,
limitations of field’s current understanding
Knowledge implies ..
Body of absorbed info,
set of objective criteria for eval new theory and research
Graduate degree is only a starting point because
knowledge is not static
research on human beh is growing
Skill is practicing .. and applying ..
therapeutic procedures, interventions to actual clients
O and F divided skill into two
Overholster Fine, Clinical Technical
Clinical skill
App use of basic interv skills
Capacity to ask open-ended qs and explore uncomfy aspects of client’s prob
Tech skills
effective use of specific therap interventions
Conduct desensitization for client with test anxiety
administer intelligence test
skill is the capacity to make js about wc is are appropriate in wc sits
judgment, interventions, situations
apply knowl while studying
diligence is
consistent attentiveness to client’s needs
willing to work hard to help client
ready to refer client if unable to give competent help
deliberate care to
app assessment, intervention for c’s probs. Maintains until end of rel
who can only be diligent
cslrs that have self-knowledge
In counseling there should be
thoroughness
willing to:
engage in additional reading and research, consulation w colleagues
follow up counseling
EXTRA MILE
How to be competent?
Continuous enhancement in knowl and skills, aim aint perf
compare skills w other coun in the same area
effective in helping people
4 components of competence
continuous educ
quality grad
licensed teacher
supervised work
formal training entails
classroom learning
attending seminars
reading and discussion w experts
compromises competent perf of counselor
burnout
burnout by
depersonalization of clients
emotional exhaustion
the loss of sense of accomplishment in one’s work
the willingness to take responsibility for others when necessary.
parentification
extremely high standards for self
perfectionism
a high level of awareness of others’ feelings and responsiveness to them.
audience sensitivity
more vulnerability of cslr
self doubt
imposter feelings
sense that the good opinion and praise of others is not merited
avoid burnout from personal probs thru
get support from colleagues and loved ones
restructure responsibilities
time off
to prevent harming clients, cslr has professional duty to
selfmonitor
take steps to amend or interrupt practice
