Counseling (ATP 6-22.1) Flashcards
What are some techniques leaders may use during the directive approach to counseling?
- Corrective Training
- Commanding
What are the characteristics of effective counseling?
- Purpose:
- Flexibility:
- Respect:
- Communication:
- Support:
What are the three approaches to counseling?
- Directive
- Non-directive
- Combined
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Directive counseling.
Advantages:
* Quickest method.
* Good for people who need clear, concise direction.
* Allows counselors to actively use their experience.
Disadvantages:
* 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, not the subordinates.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Non-Directive counseling.
Advantages:
* Encourages maturity.
* Encourages open communication.
* Develops personal responsibility.
Disadvantages:
* More time-consuming
* Requires greatest counselor skill.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling.
Advantages:
* Moderately quick.
* Encourages maturity.
* Encourages open communication.
* Allows counselors to actively use their experience.
Disadvantages:
* 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 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.
A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components?
- Opening the session.
- Discussing the issues.
- 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 nondirective or combined counseling approaches?
- Suggesting Alternatives
- Recommending
- Persuading
- Advising
How many human needs are there?
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Love and belonging needs
Esteem needs
Self-actualization needs
What is tact?
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and to avoid offense
What is the objective of counseling?
For one person to help another