Counseling & Practicum

Traits of a Good Counselor Counseling Approaches Counseling Skills Referral Agencies Scenarios/PracticumOverview

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

Directive – Counselor-Centered – Diagnosis/treatment with counselor – Traditional approach – Not effective with emotions/strong attitudes Non-Directive Eclectic Counseling Approaches

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

Directive Non-Directive Eclectic – Combination of Directive & Non-Directive – Cooperation/responsibility w/ both parties – Flexible Counseling Approaches

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

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

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

American Red Cross Military Personnel Chaplain Staff Judge Advocate Inspector General Mental Health Referral Agencies

Scenarios/Practicum

Traits of a Good Counselor Counseling Approaches Counseling Skills Referral Agencies Scenarios/PracticumSummary