Counselling techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Microskills
A
Observation – Mood, affect, speech physical presentation
Reflecting on Content and Feeling
Summarising
Noticing what is missing (gaps)
Giving compliments (genuine, authentic)
Normalising
Reframing
Giving Affirmations – Direct reflection
Cheer Leading (Solution Focused) - Enthusiastic encouragement ‘how did you manage to do that?!”
Use of statements
2
Q
Use of Questions:
A
General information questions
Heighten clients level of awareness
Transitonal
Choice
Guru
Career
Externalising
Miracle
Scaling
3
Q
Challenging beliefs
A
Direct but non-threatening
Be curious
Reflect / comment on process and observations
4
Q
Instructions for asking a question
A
Be direct
Clear and concise
5
Q
Symbolic interventions:
A
Metaphor
Use of symbols
Rituals
