Introduction to Counseling_Prelims

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TRUE OR FALSE

Once the termination has occurred, counselors can set up a brief follow up counseling session

distressed

Counseling is a process in which what person invites and allows another person to enter into a specific type of connection with them

Republic Act No. 9258

An act professionalizing the practice of guidance and counseling and creating for this purpose a professional regulatory board of guidance and counseling, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes

Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004

this RA 9258 shall be known as the

RA 9258 Section 2 Declaration of Policy

It is hereby declared a policy of the Senate to promote the improvement, advancement and protection of the guidance and counseling services profession by undertaking and instituting measures that will result in professional, ethical, relevant, efficient, and effective guidance and counseling services for the development and enrichment of individuals and group lives

RA 9258 Section 1 Title

This Act shall be known as the "Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004

promote the improvement, advancement, and protection of the guidance and counseling services profession

Under Section 2 of RA 9258, it is hereby declared a policy of the Senate to WHAT by undertaking and instituting measures that will result in professional, ethical, relevant, efficient, and effective guidance and counseling services for the development and enrichment of individuals and group lives

Guidance and Counseling

Is a profession that involves the use of an integrated approach to the development of a well-functioning individual primarily by helping him/her potentials to the fullest and plan him/her to utilize his/her potentials to the fullest and plan his/her future in accordance with his/her abilities, interests and needs.

Guidance and Counseling

It includes functions such as counseling subjects, particularly subjects given in the licensure examinations, and other human development services

Guidance Counselor

is a natural person who has been registered and issued a valid Certificate of Registration and a valid Professional Identification Card by the Professional Regulatory Board of Guidance and Counseling and the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) in accordance with this Act and by virtue of specialized training performs for a fee, salary or other forms of compensation, the functions of guidance and counseling under Section 3 (a) of this Act

Definition of terms

RA 9258 Section 3

Prohibition Against the Practice of Guidance and Counseling

RA 9258 Section 27

RA 9258 Section 27 Article 4 Practice of Guidance and Counseling

No person shall (a) engage in the practice of guidance and counseling without a valid Certificate of Registration and the valid Professional Identification Card or a special permit; (b) make representations to the public or to third person as a licensed Guidance Counselor during the time that the licensed has been revoked or suspended, and, (c) allow anybody to use his/her license as guidance counselor to enable such unqualified individual to engage in the practice of guidance and counseling

Counseling

the process of providing professional counsel to an individual through the use of psychological procedures, particularly in the collection of case history data, the use of various personal interview techniques, and the testing of interests and aptitudes

Counseling

refers to a type of talk therapy

Counseling

a process that is done on a one-on-one basis

Counseling

is a series of one-on-one interactions with an individual with the goal of assisting him in changing his attitudes and behaviors

Counseling

"application of mental health, psychological, or human development principles, through cognitive, affective, behavioral, or systemic interventions, strategies that address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology," the American Counselling Association (ACA) Governing Council declared in 1997

Counseling

a process, organized in a series of steps, which aims to help people cope (deal with or adapt to) better with situations they are facing

Counseling

this involves helping the individual to understand their emotions and feelings and to help them make positive choices and decision

Counseling

a dynamic and purposeful relationship between two people in which procedures vary depending on the nature of the student's need, but there is always mutual participation by the counselor and the student with the focus on self-clarification and self-determination by the students

Wrenn (1951)

according to him, counseling is a dynamic and purposeful relationship between two people in which procedures vary depending on the nature of the student's need, but there is always mutual participation by the counselor and the student with the focus on self-clarification and self-determination by the students

Pepinsky and Pepinsky

According to them, counseling is a process involving an interaction between a counselor and a client in a private setting, worth the purpose of helping the client change his/her behavior so that a satisfactory resolution of needs may be obtained

crisis in living

+A person seeks such a relationship when they are confronted with a WHAT that they have been unable to overcome using their normal resources, and which has led in their exclusion from some aspect of full social involvement

permission to talk

respect for difference

confidentiality

affirmation

The individual seeking counseling asks another person to offer him or her with time and space that includes a number of characteristics that are not frequently available in everyday life such as

the right to speak

This is a place where a person can share their story, where they will be encouraged to speak up about aspects of their experience that have previously been silenced, in their own time and in their own way, including the expression of feelings and emotions

acceptance of diversity

In order to focus as totally as possible on helping the client define and act on his or her personal beliefs and aspirations, the counselor sets aside, as far as they are able, their own perspective on the issues brought up by the client and his or her immediate requirements

confidentiality is a must

Whatever is discussed is must kept in private; the counselor agrees not to share what they have learnt from the person with anybody else in the person's life

affirmation is a powerful tool

Honesty, integrity, caring, conviction in the worth and value of individual beings, commitment to discussion and collaboration, reflexivity, interdependence of persons, and a sense of the common good are all essential principles that the counselor enacts

Academic Adviser

Counselor for Addiction

Behavioral counselor

Career Counselor

Child Psychologist

Family Counseling

Counselor in Forensic Science

Marriage Counselor

Military Counselor

Sports Counselor

Fields of Counseling

Academic Adviser

in primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional schools, healthcare and social services, and government agencies

Counselor for Addiction

in substance addiction treatment programs, outpatient mental health clinics, nursing homes, residential care facilities, social service institutions, family services, correctional facilities, prisons, and juvenile detention centers, as well as public and private hospitals

Behavioral counselor

at a mental health clinic, treatment facility, psychiatric hospital, residential care facility, substance abuse program, or other mental health context. assist clients in dealing with stress, identifying coping processes, and teaching better, more adaptive coping techniques

Career Counselor

Private practice, prisons, high schools, colleges, and universities, social assistance facilities, career centers, employment agencies, and government agencies are all common places

Child Psychologist

like child counselors, provide mental health services to children and adolescents under the age of 18

Child Psychologist

diagnose and treat mental diseases, assess children for social, emotional, and intellectual issues, and do research on child development issues in addition to providing therapeutic treatments

family counseling

a type of counseling that focuses on improving family connections and is used to resolve conflict or concerns within the family unit. It is based on the idea that there are several persons involved in the conflict or family troubles, and that they must all be included in order to find an effective solution

Counselor in Forensic Science

can be found in a variety of places for someone with a forensic counseling experience. Those at a correctional facility or institution where offenders are kept are among the most popular

marriage counselor

serve in a variety of settings, including families, individual and family services, and state and municipal government

military counselor

assist soldiers and their families with a wide range of adjustment and psychological concerns, including depression, anxiety, generalized stress, battle stress, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Sports counselor

The most typical place for this field is in a college or university's athletic department

Sports counseling

is one of the is in a college fastest growing areas of counselling and psychology, according to the American Psychological Association

Ability to communicate

Patience

Confidence

Observant

Ability to Listen

Trust

Respectful

Acceptance

Non-judgmental

Self-aware

Recognizing and appreciating differences

Empathetic

Characteristics of an Effective Counselor

Ability to communicate

this will be crucial in your client relationships, patients should be able to trust you to listen and deliver professional advice as a result of your communication

patience

As a counselor, this will become a valuable asset

patience

As a counselor, you must have this to guide people through their difficulties so that they can achieve a healthy lifestyle

confidence

Counselors must have faith in the services they give and the methods they use to assist clients. Knowing everything there is to know does not imply certainty. It does, however, imply knowing how to assist your clients and arriving at each session with a strategy and confidence in your knowledge

Observant

Your talents of this, on the other hand, can assist you in filling in the blanks and identifying ways to further assist your clients

Observant

Learning to read body language, such as indicators of substance addiction and signals of domestic abuse, can give you significant information about your client

ability to listen

Knowing how to sit and genuinely listen to what your client has to say can assist you and the client build trust and understanding

ability to listen

the patient will feel at ease and will be able to express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. As a listener, you can obtain information that can assist you better understand your customer

trust

As a counselor, you must demonstrate your dedication to assisting your client by employing effective listening skills, establishing a friendly environment, and displaying your commitment to them

trust

Demonstrating your regard for essential ideals like confidentiality and demonstrating that they are important to you can also assist to develop trust

respectful

You should also work on demonstrating to your clientele that you value them as individuals

acceptance

You must also show an open and receptive approach toward your customers as a counselor

acceptance

Accept them as they are and demonstrate that we wish to assist them in their recovery

non-judgmetal

If the client feels judged, it might be difficult for us to make progress together as a counsellor and client.

self-aware

You must also be mindful of your own challenges as a counselor

recognizing and appreciating differences

They will most likely come from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

recognizing and appreciating differences

Gender expression and identification, as well as sexuality, will be brought to your attention. You must be accepting of this difference as a counselor

empathetic

While maintaining limits is crucial, show your clients that you care about their predicament by expressing sympathy and empathy

empathetic

Demonstrate your commitment to assisting them in overcoming their difficulties so that they can achieve a healthier position

Counselors

play a key role in developing individuals and shaping communities. In their role, counselors are often responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships, monitoring clients' well-being, and working with different cultural values and confidential information

American Counseling Association (ACA)

what association understands this and has a code of ethics, updated every 10 years, to help counselors navigate the challenging and sensitive aspects of their roles

American Counseling Association

ACA means

ethics codes

provide professional standards for counselors with the purpose of protecting the dignity and well-being of clients

The main reasons for the code of ethics includes

informing professional counselors and counselors-in-training of their ethical guidelines, professional obligations, and responsibilities to their clients

appropriate plan of action

This helps counselors decide a WHAT for their clients and provides the ethical standards by which complaints and inquiries can be made regarding ACA members

The Counseling Relationship (Section A)

Confidentiality and Privacy (Section B)

Professional Responsibility (Section C)

Relationships with Colleagues, Employees, and Employers (Section D)

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation (Section E)

Supervision, Training, and Teaching (Section F)

Research and Publication (Section G)

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media (Section H)

Resolving Ethical Issues (Section I)

ACA Code of Ethics

The Counseling Relationship (Section A)

The purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on the counseling relationship such as client welfare, informed consent, and managing multiple relationships

The Counseling Relationship (Section A)

Counselors must:

Work hard to create and sustain a relationship with their clients based on trust.

Obtain informed consent from clients entering a counseling relationship.

Respect a client's confidentiality and privacy.

Explain to clients what the counseling relationship entails (which could include fees, group work, and termination).

Be cognizant of client's culture, values, and beliefs

Confidentiality and Privacy (Section B)

The purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on the importance of trust, boundaries, and confidential interactions

Confidentiality and Privacy (Section B)

Counselors must:

Communicate the concept of confidentiality with their clients on an ongoing basis and do so in a culturally sensitive way.

Inform clients about the limitations of confidentiality regarding what situations information must be disclosed (e.g., to protect clients or others from harm).

Discuss if and how information may be shared with others.

Understand legal and ethical issues involved in working with clients who cannot provide informed consent (such as minors or clients with impairment).

Maintain and store records in an approved way

Professional Responsibility (Section C)

The purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on respecting the practice of counseling

Professional Responsibility (Section C)

Counselors must:

Adhere to the ACA Code of Ethics

Practice within one's boundaries of competence.

Participate in associations that help improve the profession.

Practice counseling based on scientific foundations.

Be mindful when advertising and talking with the media.

Engage in self-care activities so they can work at their highest capacity

Relationships with Colleagues, Employees, and Employers (Section D)

The purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on developing working relationships with those within and outside of the counseling field

Relationships with Colleagues, Employees, and Employers (Section D)

Counselors must:

Develop relationships with colleagues from other disciplines and be respectful of those who have different theoretical approaches.

Provide consultation services within areas of competence.

Provide appropriate consultation referrals when requested or necessary.

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation (Section E)

The purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on how to ethically use formal and informal assessments to guide treatment plans and intervention selection

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation (Section E)

Counselors must:

Understand the use of assessments as an important part of information gathering and to assist in conducting clients' treatment and evaluation.

Use educational, mental health, forensic, and career assessments (among others) on which they are trained and have had comprehensive supervised experience administering and interpreting.

Diagnose clients and interpret assessments accurately and in a culturally sensitive manner

Supervision, Training, and Teaching (Section F)

Counseling supervisors must:

Be trained in supervision methods and techniques before they offer supervision services

Be responsible for monitoring supervisees' clients' welfare and supervisees' performance and development through a variety of supervision modalities, such as regular meetings and live supervision

Inform supervisees of their clients' rights and inform clients with information regarding the supervision process and its limitation on confidentiality.

Be aware of and address the role of multiculturalism and diversity in the supervisory relationship.

Endorse supervisees that they deem qualified and sufficiently able to perform duties in the areas of certification, licensure, employment, or completion of an academic of training program

Supervision, Training, and Teaching (Section F)

The purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on how to develop relationships with supervisees, students, and trainees in ways that support ethical boundaries in a learning environment

Counselor educators

under this section, they must:

Be knowledgeable regarding the ethical, legal, and everyday aspects of the profession including how diversity impacts groups and individuals.

Inform students of their ethical responsibilities and standards as professionals and as students.

Provide ongoing feedback, evaluation, and act as gatekeepers to the profession

Promote the use of techniques, procedures, and modalities that are grounded in theory and have scientific foundations.

Develop clear policies and provide direct assistance regarding field placement

Counseling students

under this section, they must :

Be aware of their responsibility to follow the ACA Code of Ethics and applicable laws

Understand the implications of taking a break from counseling others when impaired

Disclose their status as supervisees before beginning counseling others

Research and Publication (Section G)

the purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on how to ethically conduct human subjects research and publish and/or present results

Research and Publication (Section G)

Counselors must:

Conduct research that is aligned with ethical principles, federal and state laws, host institutional regulations, and scientific standards of governing research

Adhere to confidentiality in their research

Be responsible for participants' welfare throughout the research process

Inform individuals of their rights as a research participant through informed consent

Plan, conduct, and report research accurately

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media (Section H)

The purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on how to ethically use technology and social media within the field of counseling

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media (Section H)

Counselors must:

Be knowledgeable about the laws governing distance counseling and social media.

Only utilize distance counseling after gaining competence through training and supervised experience in this specialty area.

Inform clients about the limits of confidentiality and potential Internet interruptions due to the nature of technology.

Understand the benefits and drawbacks related to distance counseling

Utilize a professional presence if they choose to use social media platforms

Avoid disclosing confidential information through social media.

Utilize informed consent to explain the boundaries of social media

Resolving Ethical Issues (Section I)

The purpose of this Section is to provide ethical guidelines that focus on how to address and resolve ethical issues with other counselors

Resolving Ethical Issues (Section I)

Counselors must:

Behave in an ethical and legal manner and recognize when there is a conflict between ethics codes and laws

Utilize and document an ethical decision-making process when faced with an ethical dilemma

Hold other counselors to similar standards of professional conduct

Resolve ethical dilemmas with direct and open communication to all parties involved

Seek consultation when necessary

Become familiar with the Complains of Ethical Violations ACA Policy of Procedures for Processing and use it as a reference

Counseling skills

play very important role in each every step of counselling process

understand the problem

The counselor when taking up a client, first tries to

psychometric tests or psychological tests as and when required

After trying to understand the problem, the counselor may make use of

organized and administered

The tests need to be

mastery of skills

The analysis of results, assessment of the person and the problem, understanding the depth and nature of the problem, planning by isolating the most prioritized problem, planning the sessions by discussing with the client, recording the process, termination, or re planning the sessions after evaluating the results, all this process needs WHAT, which will be acquired by the counselor by experience and also by qualification and training

Listening

It is one of the most crucial abilities for a counselor to possess. Listening is more than just paying attention to what your customer is saying; it also includes observing what he or she is saying

Verbal listening

is the vocal proof that you are paying attention to your client's issues or problems. It's a good idea to use verbal signals or affirmations like "I understand*," "Go on," "*I see," "I agree," or repeating crucial points that your client said to make them feel at ease and indicate that you're paying attention

Active listening

is defined as paying full attention to what the client is saying, understanding their message, comprehending information, and responding wisely

BE ATTENTIVE/ AN ACTIVE LISTENER

Listen to both verbal and non-verbal behavior

Non -Verbal (80% of all our communication)

Making eye contact

Maintaining an interested facial expression Nodding

Facing the other person Maintaining an open position (no cross legs or arms) Maintaining an attentive posture

Verbal

Open-Ended Questions

Reflection (verbal mirror)