Unit 1 exam Flashcards
Definition of counseling
“A process of engagement
between at least two persons,
both of whom are bound to
change through the
therapeutic venture.”
Why a theoretical framework for counseling?
because it enables you to make sense of many facets of the
counseling process & provides direction to what
you do & say
What are characteristics of an effective counselor?
-have an identity
-respect and appreciate themselves
-open to change
-make choices that are life oriented
-authentic, sincere, and honest
-have a sense of humor
-make mistakes and are willing to admit them
-live in the present
-appreciate influence of culture
-have a sincere interest in the welfare of others
-effective interpersonal skills
-deeply involved in their work and derive meaning from it
-passionate
-able to maintain healthy boundaries
What are basic ethical standards
-do no harm
-rely on supervisors and keep up with training
-get consultation and referrals
-informed consent (informing client on procedures)
-confidentiality
-dual and multiple relationships
What is informed consent
the rights of clients to be informed about their therapy and to make autonomous decisions pertaining to it
what is confidentiality
the legal duty of therapists not to disclose information about a client
what is duty to warn?
legal obligation to break confidentiality in the event of harm coming to the client
5 theoretical categories & which theories fit each.
I. Analytic
A. Psychoanalytic
B. Adlerian
II. Exper/Rel-Orien
A. Existential
B. Person-centered
C. GestaltI.
III. Action
A. Behavior
B. Cognitive Behav
C. Reality
D. Feminist
IV. Post-Modern
A. SFBT
B. Narrative
V. Systems - Family
What are mistakes/pitfalls to avoid?
-dealing with anxiety
-being yourself and appropriate self-disclosure
-avoid perfectionism
-be honest about limitation
-understanding silence
-dealing with demands from clients
-dealing with clients who lack commitment
-tolerating ambiguity
-becoming aware of own countertransference
-developing a sense of humor
-sharing responsibility with the client
-declining to give advice
-defining role as a counselor
“We value our ___ in counseling”
values
value exposing vs. imposing
want to value expose not value impose, do this by asking clients goals and expectations
Top 10 Ethics
- Above all,
do no harm - Supervision & Training
- Consultation & Referrals
- INFORMED
CONSENT - Multiple Clients
- Confidentiality
- Dual & Multiple Relations
- Focus on Individual & Environmental Factors
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Ending Counseling
5 areas of needed cultural competence
- Differences aware/accept/affirm
- Self-awareness
- Dynamics of difference
- Knowledge of client’s culture
- Adaptation of skills & knowledge
ethnocentricism vs. ethnorelativism
Ethnocentrism- one culture (specifically yours) is better than all others
Ethnorelativism- all cultures are equally valuable; mutual respect for other cultures
Counseling foundation = II Cor 3:1-3
We are the bridge as God offers grace, hope,
love, competent help/referral…
