Module 3: Relationships

Question 1

Contract

Answer 1

A negotiated agreement between the counselor and the client regarding important variables that will define the work

Question 2

Elements of Contracting

Answer 2

1. Definition of the objective and purpose of counselling relationship
2. Discussion of the roles and expectations of the participants
3. Discussion of the methods and routines of counselling
4. Practical details: issues such as time, place, fees…etc.

Question 3

Roles and Purpose

Answer 3

Every agency has a purpose that defines and limits its service
Counselors define and limit their role based on their position in the agency and their training

Question 4

Maslow’s Heirachy

Answer 4

1. Physiological/basic needs
2. Safety needs
3. Belonging/loving needs
4. Self esteem needs
5. Self actualization needs

Question 5

3 Variables of Contracting

Answer 5

1. Agency- the client’s needs match the agency mandate and the counselor competence
2. Counselor- establishes a relationship of equality while recognizing each person’s role, services available and purpose
3. Client- May be aware of their pain and recognize the need for change but may not have any idea what form this help may take

Question 6

Immediacy

Answer 6

A tool for exploring, evaluating and deepening counseling relationships
The goal is to strengthen the counselling relationship
Two types: Relationship and Event-focused

Question 7

Relationship Immediacy

Answer 7

The relationship is evaluated and reviewed through the exploration of feelings hopes and frustrations of those involved
Often used when feelings seem to be adversely affecting the relationship
Even positive feelings such as liking can adversely impact the progress of the work at hand

Question 8

Event-Focused Immediacy

Answer 8

Builds trust through the effective resolution and discussion of concerns.
Should not be done at the end of a session.
Should draw from the sufficient trust that has been established and developed in the relationship.

Question 9

Good Contract

Answer 9

Defining the purpose of counseling and discussing roles, expectations, methods and routines, as well as practical details.

Question 10

Societal taboos

Answer 10

Keep us from discussing certain topics and probing for concreteness

Question 11

Learned helplessness

Answer 11

Feeling demoralized through failure to the point that they give up trying to alter circumstances, even in situations where change is possible

Question 12

Dependent Relationships

Answer 12

Developed when clients become overly reliant

Undermines self-determination

Question 13

Transference

Answer 13

Likely to happen in relationships in which authority is present