Counseling Flashcards
FM 6-22 Appendix B
what FM covers counseling?
FM 6-22 Appendix B
What are the characteristics of effective counseling?
- Purpose
- Flexibility
- Respect
- Communication
- Support
What is the objective of counseling?
For one person to help anther
What are the three approaches to counseling
- Directive
- Non-directive
- Combined
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Directive counseling
Adv: Quickest method, Good for ppl who need clear, concise direction, Allows counselors to actively use their experience
Dis: Doesn’t encourage subordinates to be part of the solution, Tends to treat symptoms not problems, Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely, Solution is the counselor’s
Adv. and Dis. of Non-Directive counseling
Adv: Encourages maturity, Encourages open communication, Develops personal responsibility
Dis: More time consuming, Requires greatest counselor skill
Adv. and Dis. of Combined counseling
Adv: Moderately quick, Encourages maturity, Encourages open communication, Allows counselors to actively use their experience
Dis: May take too much time for some situations
What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?
- Event counseling
- Performance Counseling
- Professional growth counseling
What are the some examples of Event counseling?
- Instances of superior or substandard performance
- reception and integration Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Referral Counseling
- Promotion Counseling
- Separation Counseling
What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process?
- Identify the need for counseling
- Prepare for counseling
- Conduct counseling
- Follow up
What are the steps required to prepare for counseling?
- Select a suitable place
- Schedule the time
- Notify the subordinate well in advance
- Organize information
- Outline the counseling session components
- Plan your counseling strategy
- Establish the right atmosphere
A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components?
- Opening the session
- Discussing the issue
- Developing the plan of action
- Recording and closing the session
What is Counseling?
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential
What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the non-directive or combined counseling approaches
- suggesting alternatives
- recommending
- persuading
- advising
How many human needs are there?
4(Physical, Social, Security, and Higher)