Army Board Questions: ATP 6-22.1 The Counseling Process

What is counseling?

Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate's demonstrated performance and potential

What are the three categories of developmental counseling?

Performance

Event-oriented

Professional growth

PEP

Which form is developmental counseling conducted on?

DA Form 4856

What Army Regulation covers counseling for NCOs?

AR 623-3

What does documenting short and long term goals create?

An Individual Development Plan (IDP)

What are the five characteristics of an effective counselor?

Purpose

Flexibility

Respect

Communication

Support

What are the five qualities of an effective counselor?

Respect for subordinates

Self-Awareness

Cultural Awareness

Empathy

Credibility

What are the three basic counseling skills?

active listening

responding

appropriate questioning

What are the four stages of the counseling process?

1. Identify the need for counseling

2. Prepare the counseling session

3. Conduct the counseling

4. Follow-up

Who should always be counseled?

Soldiers who are not meeting the standard

What are the four basic components of a counseling session?

1. Open the session

2. Discuss the issues

3. Develop a plan of action

4. Record and close the session

What are the three approaches to counseling?

Directive

non-directive

combination

What Army publication covers counseling?

ATP 6-22.1