FM 6-22, APP B – Counseling Flashcards
What Field Manual covers counseling?
FM 6-22 Appendix B
What are the characteristics of effective counseling?
- Purpose: Clearly define the purpose of the counseling.
- Flexibility: Fit the counseling style to the character of each subordinate and to the relationship desired.
- Respect: View subordinates as unique, complex individuals, each with a distinct set of values, beliefs, and attitudes.
- Communication: Establish open, two-way communication with subordinates using spoken language, nonverbal actions, gestures, and body language. Effective counselors listen more than they speak.
- Support: Encourage subordinates through actions while guiding them through their problems.
What is the objective of counseling?
For one person to help another.
What are the three approaches to counseling?
. Directive
- Non-directive
- Combined
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Directive counseling.
• 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 subordinate’s.
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 areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling?
- Chain of command familiarization.
- Organizational standards.
- Security and safety issues.
- Noncommissioned officer (NCO) support channel (who is in it and how it is used).
- On- and off-duty conduct.
- Personnel/personal affairs/initial and special clothing issue.
- Organizational history, structure, and mission.
- Soldier programs within the organization, such as Soldier of the Month/Quarter/Year, and educational and training opportunities.
- Off limits and danger areas.
- Functions and locations of support activities.
- On- and off-post recreational, educational, cultural, and historical opportunities.
- Foreign nation or host nation orientation.
- Other areas the individual should be aware of as determined by the leader.
What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process
- Identify the need for counseling.
- Prepare for counseling.
- Conduct counseling.
- Follow up.
What are the steps required to prepare for counseling?
- Select a suitable place.
- Schedule the time.
- Notify the subordinate well in advance.
- Organize information.
- Outline the counseling session components.
- Plan your counseling strategy.
- Establish the right atmosphere.
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
