Models PC Flashcards
The helping model (Egon’s model)
Refers to a framework that contains a set of guidelines for carrying out counseling.
The model allows the clinician to organize the course of counseling with the client.
There is cumulative building of goals and tasks and the stages apply to each problem as it emerges.
What is the function of the helping model?
The model allows the clinician to organize the course of counseling with the client.
What are the 3 stages of the helping model?
- Problem clarification (i.e. confidant and communicative detective role)
- Gaining new insights (i.e. teacher role)
- Treatment of the problem (i.e. coach role)
Problem clarification stage (i.e. confidant and communicative detective role)
This includes making contact and getting a clearer picture of what the problems are and how the client experiences this.
What are the 7 goals of the clinician in the ‘problem clarification’ stage?
a. Achieve a good rapport/relationship.
b. Get a better idea of the problems.
c. Build confidence and trust.
d. Listen attentively.
e. Clarify.
f. Provide structure in the discussion.
g. Develop ideas without sharing them.
Gaining new insights stage (i.e. teacher role)
This includes reformulating and/or organizing and/or selecting problems to be solved and involves setting goals. The client should obtain a more precise and clearly defined view of their problems.
What is the goal of the clinician in the ‘gaining new insights’ stage?
The goal of the clinician is to achieve a more differentiated yet integrated view of the problem and selecting problems for discussion.
Treatment of the problem stage (i.e. coach role)
This includes setting objective goal and planning and taking actions to find solutions for formulated problems.
What are the 7 goals of the clinician in the ‘treatment of the problem’ stage?
a. Define the goals.
b. Make a choice of instruction and action programs.
c. Promote an effective course of action.
d. List all the options.
e. Encourage and promote choices.
f. Draw up action programs.
g. Support the client in carrying out these programs.
The diagnosis-prescription model (i.e. client is object of research)
Refers to an intake model where the client answers questions asked by the clinician with little room for own input and additional thoughts. The clinician has the full control over the conversation. There is a diagnosis afterwards and this is used to prescribe a ‘solution’. The clinician takes the role of the expert and views the client in an overly goal-oriented and reductive manner.
When to use the diagnosis-prescription model?
This model can occur when the client expresses the need for concrete advice and support.
The cooperation model (i.e. client is partner in counselling)
Refers to an intake model where the clinician works together with the client to find a solution to the problem.
The clinician believes that the client should be encouraged to be self-reliant in searching for solutions for their problems and the clinician should actively and attentively help the client to think through one’s problems.
The clinician should constantly aim to take the client’s perspective.
To ensure that the client does not keep relying on others, it is important to discuss why it is important to make own choices and share in problem-solving endeavors.
