Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Definition of Counseling (American Counseling Association/ACA)

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The ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป of mental health, psychological or human development principles, through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, strategies that address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology

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Definition of Counseling (Patterson)

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Counseling is a ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ established voluntarily by an individual who feels the need of psychological help, with a person trained to provide help.

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Definition of Counseling (Williamson)

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It is helping people to learn how to solve their own problems.

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Definition of Counseling (Rogers)

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A ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ which allows the client to gain an understanding of himself to a degree of taking positive steps in the light of his new orientation

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3 Guidance Goals

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  • self-understanding
  • self-reliance
  • self-direction
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Counseling is considered as the?

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heart of guidance programs

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7 Goals of Counseling

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  • Generic Goals
  • Developmental Goals
  • Preventive Goals
  • Enhancement Goals
  • Exploratory Goals
  • Remedial Goals
  • Reinforcement goals
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Generic Goals

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Can be targeted to everyone depending upon the stage at which the individual has encountered

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Developmental Goals

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When clients are assisted in preparing for their anticipated growth and development in the physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual dimensions.

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Preventive Goals

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When clients are helped to avoid experiencing undesired outcomes

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Enhancement Goals

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when clients encountered need is to be helped to identify, recognize and enhance unused and underused talents, skills and abilities

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Exploratory Goals

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When clients do not believe they have an existing problem but can benefit from examining options, testing skills and trying new and different activities, environments, relationships etc.

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Remedial Goals

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Clients are assisted to overcome or solve an already existing concern

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Reinforcement Goals

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When clients are already taking action for resolving their concerns or already have planned a course of action when they come for counseling

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Human Dimensional Goals

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  • Cognitive Goals
  • Psychological Goals
  • Physiological Goals
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Cognitive Goals

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Refer to the development of the intellect

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Psychological Goals

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Refer to the development of good intraโ€“ (self) and interpersonal skills

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Physiological Goals

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Refer to the development of basic understanding and habits for good health (diet and fitness)

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Scope of Counseling

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  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Multiple Counseling
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Individual Counseling

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Interaction is between two (2) people only: the client and the counselor

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Group Counseling

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Involves several persons with similar concerns and desired common goals with one counselor
Ideally maximum of 10 individuals

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Multiple Counseling

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Involves more than one counselor which handles the individual, a couple or a group (family)

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Two types of Multiple Counseling

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  • Couple Counseling
  • Family Counseling
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Scope of Counseling Acc. to Areas Covered

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  • Academic/Educational
  • Vocational/Occupational/Career
  • Personal/Social
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Academic/Educational

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focuses mainly on school and academic concerns: school selection; school entry, school adjustment; and school maintenance.

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Vocational/Occupational/Career

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focuses mainly on the selection of or the proper preparation for the world of work

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Personal/Social

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usually focuses on the interpersonal and intrapersonal growth of a person and can be extended to any one at any age

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Core Values

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  • ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด human development throughout the lifespan;
  • ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด diversity and embracing a multicultural approach in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of people within their social and cultural contexts
  • ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด social justice
  • ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด the integrity of the counselor-client relationship
  • ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด in a competent and ethical manner.
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Principles of Counseling

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  • Each client must be accepted as an individual and dealt with as such
  • Counseling is basically a permissive relationship; that is, the individual has permission to say what they please without being reprimanded or judged
  • Counseling emphasizes thinking with, not for the individual
  • All decision-making rests on the client
  • Counseling is centered on the difficulties of the client.
  • Counseling is a learning situation which eventually results in a behavioral change.
  • Effectiveness in counseling depends largely on the readiness of the client to make changes and the therapeutic relationship with the counselor.
  • The counseling relationship is confidential
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Roles of Counselors

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  • As Counselor
  • As Coordinator
  • As Consultant
  • As Conductor of Activities
  • As Change Agent
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Counseling Skills needed to facilitate change;

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  • recognizing needs
  • analyzing problems
  • setting goals
  • obtaining needed resources
  • generating and evaluating solutions
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Functions of Counselors

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  • Screening
  • Intake
  • Orientation
  • Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Counselling (Individual, Group and Significant Others)
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Client Education
  • Referral
  • Reporting and Record Keeping
  • Consultation with Other Professionals in Regard to Client Treatment/Services
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Screening

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process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program

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Intake

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administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to a program

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Orientation

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describing to the client the following: general nature and goals of the program

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Assessment

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procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individualโ€™s strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs for the development of a treatment plan

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Treatment Planning

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process by which the counselor and the clientโ€ฆ
- identify and rank problems needing resolution
- establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals
- decide upon a treatment process and the resources to be utilized

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Counselling (Individual, Group, and Significant Others)

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utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families or groups in achieving objectives

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Case Management

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may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts

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Crisis Intervention

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services that respond to an alcohol and/or drug abuserโ€™s needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress

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Client Education

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involves the provision of information to individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources.

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Referral

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process of identifying the needs of a client that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to utilize the support systems and avail the services

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Reporting and Record Keeping

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involves charting the results of the assessment and treatment plan, writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related data

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Consultation with Other Professionals in Regard to Client Treatment/Services

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involves relating with in-house staff or outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client

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As Counselor

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aims to help people overcome obstacles to their personal and educational/professional growth towards maximum devโ€™t of potential

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As Coordinator

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identify and organize task to be done to facilitate guidance activities

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As Consultant

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assist others to solve problems by suggesting interventions w/o direct contact with client

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As Conductor of Activities

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carefully plans and conduct guidance activities that may promote positive movement in life

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As Change Agent

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involve in the process of organizational change

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Competencies of Counselors

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  • The possession and demonstration of exemplary counseling and communication skills, reporting and record keeping
  • The ability to understand and promote client/student development and achievement
  • The ability to facilitate transitions and counsel clients/students toward the realization of their full career/educational potential
  • The ability to recognize, appreciate, and serve cultural differences and the special needs of students and families
  • The demonstration of Appropriate Ethical Behavior and Professional Conduct in the fulfillment of Roles and Responsibilities
  • The ability to develop, collect, analyze, and interpret data
  • The demonstration of advocacy and leadership in advancing the concerns of clients/students
  • The ability to organize and support Admission Counseling Program
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Areas of Specialization for Counselors

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  • School Counseling
  • Career Counseling
  • Marriage & Family Counseling
  • Child Abuse Counseling
  • Army Mental Health Counseling
  • Domestic Violence Counseling
  • Depression Counseling
  • Rehabilitation Counseling
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Community Mental Health Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Suicide Intervention Counseling
  • Geriatric Counseling
  • Grief Counseling
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Career Opportunities for Counselors (Work)

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  • Mental Health Facilities
  • Educational Systems
  • Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Psychological Resources Centers
  • Career Centers
  • Correctional / Prison Facilities
  • Business Organizations
  • Industrial Organizations
  • Military Facilities
  • Geriatric Facilities
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Religious Institutions
  • Social Services Centers
  • Law Enforcement Organizations
  • Legal / Forensic Centers
  • Non-profit /NGOs