Definitions Flashcards
A process of helping an individual to understand himself and his world.
Guidance
A process of helping individuals to understand themselves and
their world, so they can make informed choices and solve personal, educational, and vocational problems.
Guidance
A process, developmental in nature, by which an individual is assisted to understand, accept, and utilize his abilities, aptitudes, and interests and attains satisfactory adjustment to school and life situations.
Guidance
A professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.
Professional Counseling
A process that occurs in a one-on-one or group setting where trained professionals help clients explore and resolve personal, social, or psychological challenges in a supportive and goal-oriented manner.
Professional Counseling
a process of engagement between two people, both of whom are bound to change through the therapeutic venture. At its best, this is a collaborative process that involves both the therapist and the client in co-constructing solutions regarding life’s tasks.
(Counseling &) Psychotherapy
distinct, comprehensive program rather than a “set of loosely related services”. As a full-fledged, independent program, counseling and guidance is comprehensive, purposeful and sequential.
Guidance and counseling
A profession involving an integrated approach to the development of a well-functioning individual primarily by helping him/her to utilize his/her potentials to the fullest and plan his/her present and future in accordance with his/her abilities and needs.
Guidance and counseling
Definition
Provides general advice, information, and direction to help individuals make decisions.
Guidance
Definition
Helps individuals explore and understand their problems to facilitate decision-making and personal growth.
Counseling
Definition
A deep, long-term process that addresses psychological disorders and emotional difficulties.
Psychotherapy
Focus
Educational, career, and personal issues related to decision-making and adjustment.
Guidance
Focus
Emotional, behavioral, and personal issues that require insight and coping strategies.
Counseling
Focus
Mental health disorders, trauma, and deep-seated emotional struggles.
Psychotherapy
Nature
Preventive and developmental.
Guidance
Nature
Remedial and supportive.
Counseling
Nature
Therapeutic and reconstructive.
Psychotherapy
Depth of issues
Deals with surface-level issues like career choices, academic concerns, or social skills.
Guidance
Depth of issues
Deals with moderate emotional and psychological concerns like stress, anxiety, or relationships.
Counseling
Depth of issues
Deals with deep-seated psychological problems such as depression, trauma, or personality disorders.
Psychotherapy
Techniques Used
Providing information, advice, and suggestions.
Guidance
Techniques Used
Active listening, reflection, problem-solving techniques, and coping strategies.
Counseling
Techniques Used
Psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy techniques, and emotional healing.
Psychotherapy
Duration
Short-term and occasional.
Guidance