introduction to counseling

what is counseling

• Promotes self-enhancing behaviors in the client through judicious provision of information – while allowing for the expression of painful feelings in an emotionally safe context 

• End result = to have an informed, empowered, and emotionally grounded client

what is the purpose of counseling

• To inform – not advise 

• To listen – not judge 

• To comfort – not fix 

• To help – not create dependency

when is counseling used?

• regarding a diagnosis 

• During treatment 

• End of life 

• for family support 

• for behavior management 

• in decision making

what is the SLP role in counseling?

• Provide counseling related to communication, swallowing, disorders, etc

• Provides information, guidance, and support to clients + their families

  • [regarding the emotional and social impacts of the disorders]

• Help clients articulate their feelings about their diagnosis and therapy 

• Support emotional processing