Counseling (FM 6-22) Flashcards
What are some techniques leaders may use during the directive approach to counseling?
- Corrective Training
2. Commanding
What field manual covers counseling?
FM 6-22
What are the characteristics of effective counseling?
- Purpose
- Flexibility
- Respect
- Communication
- Support
What are three approaches to counseling?
- Directive
- Non- directive
- Combined
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of directive counseling.
Adavantges-
Quickest method
Good for people who need clear concise direction
Allows counselors to actively use their experience
Disadvantages-
Doesnt encourage subordinate to be part of the solution
Tends to treat symptoms, not problems
Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Non-Dorective counseling
Advantages-
Encourages maturity
Encourages open communication
Developes personal responsibility
Disadvantages-
More time- consuming
Requires greatest counselor skill
Explain the advantage and disadvantages of combined counseling
Advantages-
Moderately quick
Encourages maturity
Encourages open communication
Disadvantages-
May take too much time for some solutions
What are the 3 major categories of develoemtal counseling?
- Event counseling
- Performance counseling
- Professional growth counseling
What are some examples of Event counseling?
- Promotion counseling
- Separation counseling
- Crisis counseling
- Referral 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 consist of what 4 basic components?
- Open the session
- Discussing the issues
- Developing the plan of action
- Recoding and closing the session
What is counseling?
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinates demonstrated performance and potential.
What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the non directive or combinf counseling approaches?
- Suggesting Alternatives
- Recommending
- Persuading
- Advising
What are the 7 steps to problem solving?
- ID the problem
- Gather information
- Developers criteria
- Generate possible solutions
- Analyze possible solutions
- Compare possible solutions
- Make and implement the decision
Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three counseling skills?
- Active listening
- Responding
- Questioning
What are the qualities of an effective counselor?
- Respect for subordinate
- Self- awareness
- Cultural awarness
- Empathy
- Credibility
In communications, your exchange of information has three important parts. What are they?
- Message
- Content
- Context
What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing below his/her usual standards?
- Counsel about substandard performance
- Attempt to define the problem with the solider
- Afford the opportunity and time to solve the problem
- Make a written statement of counseling
What are the stresses that influence behavior?
Fear
Hunger
Illness
Anxiety
Fatigue
By neglecting the welfare of your soliders, you will probably do what?
Lose their respect and loyal cooperation
What form is used for counseling?
Da Form 4856 E
