The counseling process ATP 6-22.1

Question 1

Para 1-0 What is Counseling?

Answer 1

A: Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate their demonstrated
performance and potential.

Question 2

Para 1-0 What is one of the most important leadership and professional development responsibilities?

Answer 2

A: Counseling.

Question 3

Para 1-1 Why should Leaders emphasize routine counseling?

Answer 3

A: To reinforce positive behavior and superior performance.

Question 4

Para 1-2 What is developmental counseling categorized by?

Answer 4

A: by the purpose of the session.

Question 5

Para 1-3 What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?

Answer 5

A: 1. Event counseling.
2. Performance counseling.
3. Professional growth counseling.

Question 6

Para 1-5 What are some examples of event counseling?

Answer 6

A: 1. Crisis counseling.
2. Referral counseling.
3. Promotion counseling.
4. Transition counseling.
5. Adverse separation

Question 7

Para 1-6 What does the leader use the specific instance counseling session to convey?

Answer 7

A: The leader uses the counseling session to convey to the subordinate whether or not the performance met the
standard and what the subordinate did right or wrong.

Question 8

Para 1-6 What does the leader use the specific instance counseling session to convey?

Answer 8

A: The leader uses the counseling session to convey to the subordinate whether or not the performance met the
standard and what the subordinate did right or wrong.

Question 9

Para 1-6 When should a Leader conduct counseling for specific performance?

Answer 9

A: As Close to the Event as Possible.

Question 10

Para 1-9 What discussion points should reception and integration counseling include?

Answer 10

A: 1. history, structure, and mission.
2. Organizational standards.
3. Organizational policies.
4. Chain of command.
5. NCO support channel.
6. Key leader contact information.
7. Soldier programs. such as Soldier of the Month, Quarter, Year.
8. Security and safety.
9. On- and off-duty conduct.
10. Off-limits and danger areas.
11. Personnel procedures.
12. Initial and special clothing issue.
13. On- and off-post recreational, educational, cultural, and historical opportunities.
14. Support activities.
15. Foreign nation or host nation orientation.
16. Other items of interest as determined by the leader.

Question 11

Para 1-15 What should an adverse separation counseling inform the Soldier?

Answer 11

A: of the administrative actions available to the commander in the event substandard performance continues.

Question 12

Para 1-16 What should a Leader do when rehabilitative efforts fail?

Answer 12

A: They should counsel the subordinate with a view towards separation.

Question 13

Para 2-10 What is important about verbal expressions during the counseling?

Answer 13

A: Refrain from talking too much and avoid interrupting.

Question 14

Para 2-24 What are the four stages of the counseling process?

Answer 14

A: 1. Identify the need for counseling.
2. Prepare for counseling.
3. Conduct the counseling session.
4. Follow-Up.

Question 15

Para 2-36 What are the two counseling techniques that can be used during the directive approach
to counseling?

Answer 15

A: 1. Corrective Training.
2. Commanding.

Question 16

Para 2-43 What does a plan of action identify?

Answer 16

A: A plan of action identifies a method and pathway for achieving a desired result, limited to one or two
realistic goals tied to work or life events with milestones that allow for monitoring progress.

Question 17

Table 2-1 What are the three approaches to counseling?

Answer 17

A:
1. Non-directive
2. Directive
3. Combined

Question 18

Table 2-1 What are the advantages of nondirective approach?

Answer 18

A: 1. Encourages maturity.
2. Encourages open communication.
3. Develops personal responsibility.

Question 19

Table 2-1 What are the disadvantages of nondirective approach?

Answer 19

A: 1. More time-consuming.
2. Requires greatest counselor skills.

Question 20

Table 2-1 What are the advantages of directive approach?

Answer 20

A: 1. Quickest method.
2. Good for people who need clear, concise direction.
3. Allows counselors to use their experience.

Question 21

Table 2-1 What are the disadvantages of directive approach?

Answer 21

A: 1. Does not encourage subordinates to be part of the solution.
2. Tends to treat symptoms and not the problems.
3. Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely.
4. Solution is the counselor’s, not the subordinate’s.

Question 22

Table 2-1 What are the advantages of combined approach?

Answer 22

A: 1. Moderately Quick.
2. Encourages maturity.
3. Encourages open communication.
4. Allows counselors to use their experience.

Question 23

Table 2-1 What is the disadvantage of the combined approach?

Answer 23

A: May take too much time for some situations.