The Counseling Process Flashcards
What ATP covers The Counseling Process
ATP 6-22.1
What does ATP 6-22.1 cover?
The Counseling Process
What is Counseling?
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate a subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.
What are the three types of Counseling?
Event
Performance
Professional Growth
What form is used for counseling?
DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form)
What are some examples of event-oriented counseling?
Specific instances of superior or substandard performance. Reception and integration. Crisis. Referral. Promotion. Transition. Adverse separation.
How often are junior enlisted counseled?
On a monthly basis.
How often are NCO’s counseled?
On a quarterly basis.
A leader as a counselor uses what key characteristics during counseling?
Purpose Flexibility Respect Communication Support
What qualities must a leader demonstrate to be an effective counselor?
Respect for subordinates Self-awareness Cultural awareness Empathy Credibility
What skills must a leader use to be an effective counselor?
Active listening
Responding
Appropriate questioning
What are common counseling mistakes that a leader should avoid?
Personal bias Rash judgments Stereotyping Losing emotional control Inflexibility counseling methods Improper follow up
What are the four stages to the counseling process?
Identify the need for counseling
Prepare for counseling
Conduct the counseling
Follow up
