Counseling and communication Flashcards
Self-esteem
How one feels about oneself and one’s characteristics
What does global self-esteem intel
- Intellectual
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical (how to use equipment)
What may create unrealistic expectations and may contribute to reduced physical self-esteem
- Media
- Advertising
- Social pressure (creating guilt)
- Cultural pressures
What is body image
What we feel our body should look like ultimately. This is a different idea for everyone
What is our job as health consultants
Stay within the scope of the profession and refer to other professionals if needed
What is a belief and what is it shaped by?
It is a thought, shaped by personal experience, Observation of others’ experiences, media and other factors
What is an attitude
It is a value attached to a belief that shapes the way we interact with certain activities
Self-efficacy
It is the beliefs and confidence someone has in themself to be successful and it can be improved with learning how to succeed
How do we predict outcomes (expectations) when giving a program to a client
- The client must believe they can achieve the goal (realistic)
- We must evaluate their experience to see how it might reflect now (barriers, relapse, and preferences)
Clients progress through stages in a […]
spiral
When enhancing motivation, if the clinicians use strategies in a stage other than the one the client is in, the results could be […]
treatment noncompliance
What can create frustration and break down the therapeutic alliance?
pushing the client to a faster pace than they are ready for
What are the stages of the change model
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintain
(Prochaska & DiClemente, 1992)
Stages of change model
List examples of each of the stages of change
Precontemplation: doesn’t even consider getting active
Contemplation: Starts to look up information
Preparation: Gets equipment, signs up for a class
Action: Goes to a class, workouts out, start a program
Maintain: Keep sticking with the program
What is the difference between action and maintenance
In maintenance, the client can follow a program on their own, they could still relapse but have integrated being active into their routine
What is the termination stage?
Not being active is not an option
What are the 4 styles of counselling
Preacher, Director, Educator, Counsellor
Preacher
Emphasizes what to do, but not how to do it (description)
Director
Tell the client to perform certain tasks after having discussed goals and objectives (prescription)
Educator
Provides information in a clear non-judgmental way to help clients integrate the information into their life (information)
Counsellor
Will have the client active in all aspects of the change process so essentially helping clients arrive at solutions and set goals (collaborative)
What can each counselling type offer
P: establish health benefits
D: effective PA and lifestyle change program
E: understand the results
C: Establish lifestyle and PA alternatives
What are nonverbal communication skills used by a counsellor to better communicate with the client
- Eye contact
- Vocal tone
- Rate of speech
- Physical space
- Body language
