Counseling Flashcards
What form is the counseling recorded on
DA Form 4856
What army techniques Publication covers the counseling process
ATP 6-22.1
What are three major categories of developmental counseling
Event counseling
Performance counseling
Professional growth counseling
7 examples of event counseling
Specific instances of superior or substandard performance Reception and integration counseling Crisis counseling Referral counseling Promotion counseling Transition counseling Advanced separation counseling
What type of counseling should new soldiers receive when they first arrive
Reception and integration counseling
What type of counseling includes planning for the accomplishment of goals
Professional Growth counseling
What counseling is used to discuss a subordinate’s performance during a specific period?
Performance counseling
To be an effective counselor, you must have these basic skills (3)
Active listening
Responding
Appropriate Questioning
What are key elements of active listening
Eye contact Body posture Head nods Facial Expressions Verbal expressions Check for understanding
What are four stages of the counseling process
Identify the need for counseling
Prepare for counseling
Conduct counseling session
Follow up
Characteristics for a suitable counseling location
Minimize interruption
Private
Appropriate atmosphere
Key characteristics of an adaptable counseling style
Purpose Flexibility Respect Communication Support
Three approaches to counseling
Directive
Non directive
Combined
Which approach develops the most personal responsibility
Non-directive
Which approach is the quickest and relies entirely on the leader to develop the solution to an issue.
Directive
What are four basic components to a counseling session
Open the session
Discuss the issue
Develop a plan of action
Record and close session
When do the leader and subordinate determine if the desired results of the previous counseling happened?
During the follow up
What is the army’s most powerful tool for developing leaders at every level
Regular developmental counseling
What qualities must army leaders demonstrate to be effective counselors
Respect for subordinates Self awareness Cultural awareness Empathy Credibility
What behaviors by the counselor interfere with counseling
Dominating the session by taking too much
Giving unnecessary or inappropriate advice
Not truly listening
Projecting biases and prejudices
