Structured Notes on Guidance, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

This set of flashcards captures key vocabulary terms and their definitions related to the fields of guidance, counseling, and psychotherapy, based on comprehensive structured notes.

Guidance

Advice, direction, moralistic support originating in the 1600s, focused on vocational direction.

Counseling

Short-term, facilitative problem-solving approach that evolved from vocational guidance.

Psychotherapy

Long-term, reconstructive treatment focusing on unconscious issues, derived from Greek terms for soul and caring.

Counselor

Professional with a Master’s degree in counseling, often specializing in various fields.

Licensure for Counselors

Counselors can become licensed professional counselors (LPCs) and national certified counselors (NCCs).

School Counselors

Professionals with a Master’s in school counseling, often affiliated with ASCA.

Clinical Mental Health Counselors (CMHC)

Professionals with a Master's degree in CMHC, often NCCs and LPCs.

Marriage/Family Counselors

Counselors focusing on systems with a Master's in marriage & family therapy.

Addiction Counselors

Professionals trained specifically in addictions; licensed in all 50 states.

Rehabilitation Counselors

Counselors specializing in vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities.

Pastoral Counselors

Counselors combining counseling techniques with divinity studies.

Social Workers

Professionals typically holding a Bachelor's or MSW, can be licensed social workers (LCSW).

Psychologists

Hold a Doctorate; licensed as clinical, counseling, or school psychologists.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specializing in psychiatry; can prescribe medication.

Psychoanalysts

Trained in advanced psychoanalytic techniques; usually require another license.

Psychiatric Nurses

RNs or APRNs with mental health specialties; APRNs can prescribe medication.

Creative/Expressive Therapists

Therapists trained in creative modalities, licensing tied to their respective fields.

Working Alliance

Component of effective counseling characterized by empathy, acceptance, and genuineness.

Cultural Competence

Awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds and factors such as religion and ethnicity in counseling.

Competence

Continual learning and expertise as mandated by the ACA code of ethics.

Professional Associations

Organizations that provide resources like job banks, insurance, ethics codes, and mentorship.

Impairment

Counselors' need to monitor their own mental health to avoid harming clients.

Cultural Competence in Counseling

Essential for understanding and respecting diverse client backgrounds and promoting effective therapy.