Introduction to Counseling

consilium

latin word of counseling which means "with" or "together" or "take" or "grasp."

"to sell" or "to deliver to."

Anglo-Saxon of counseling

"Standing alongside" or "together with the client"
Not Drag nor Push people

other context of counseling

Definitions of Counseling

"A process in which the counselor assists or facilitates the counselee to make interpretations of facts relating to a choice, plan or adjustments which he needs to make."
"A process which takes place in a one-on-one relationship between an individual troubled by problems with which he/she cannot cope alone, and a professional worker, whose training and experience have qualified him/her to help other reach the solutions to various types of personal difficulties."
"The process of counseling is directed toward people who experience difficulties as they live through normal stages of the lifespan development." (Hackney and Comier, 1996)

Important Key Concepts on Counseling

> It is concerned with influencing voluntary behavior change on the part of the client.
> Provides conditions that will facilitate voluntary change.
> As in all relationships, limits are imposed upon the counselee.
> Behavioral change are provided through facilitative process.
> Listening is present in counseling, but not all listening is counseling.
> The counselor aims to understand the counselee more than the way others understand. The counselor's understanding on the clients are qualitative rather than quantitative.
> Counseling in conducted in privacy and the discussion is confidential.