Counseling & Practicum

Overview Traits of a Good Counselor Counseling Approaches Counseling Skills Referral Agencies Scenarios and Practicum

Traits of a Good Counselor Sincerity: interested in counselee & problem Integrity: confide in someone they can trust Good Listener: attentively & perceptively

Counseling Approaches Directive Counselor-centered Diagnosis/treatment with counselor Traditional approach Not effective with emotions/strong attitudes Nondirective Eclectic

Counseling Approaches Directive Nondirective Free counselee from hindrances to normal growth Feelings about situation paramount Counselor’s participation is minimal Eclectic

Counseling Approaches Directive Nondirective Eclectic Combination of directive & nondirective Cooperation/responsibility w/ both parties Flexible

Counseling Skills Watching & Listening Responding Guiding Eye contact Posture Head nods Facial expressions Responding Guiding

Counseling Skills Watching & Listening Responding Guiding Questioning Summarizing Interpreting Informing Confronting Guiding

Counseling Skills Watching & Listening Responding Guiding Adds structure & organization Helps subordinate to reach own solution

Referral Agencies Sexual Assault Response Coordinator American Red Cross Military Personnel Chaplain Staff Judge Advocate Inspector General Mental Health

Scenarios and Practicum

Summary Traits of a Good Counselor Counseling Approaches Counseling Skills Referral Agencies Scenarios and Practicum