#5: Counselling stages, context, and goals CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework #5: Counselling stages, context, and goals

Stages of the counselling interview Lesson outline Stages of the counselling interview Setting up the context for counselling The goals of counselling

Stages of Counselling Interview 1. Beginning Opening & rapport building, explore client expectations, common anxieties and needs 2. Middle Emotional work-time with counsellor, role of micro skills to help client tell their story, determining client’s feelings, importance of observing the client 3. End Closure process that allows clarification and summary Refer to Stages of Counselling Process model in Geldard 7th ed, p152

Setting the Context with Clients Explain to your clients the following so they understand the nature of the counselling service Explore their previous counselling history with them Explain their rights as clients Inform them of the rules of confidentiality Tell them about mandatory reporting Get informed consent (usually by signing of consent form)

Setting the Context with Clients Clarify, confirm or modify clients’ expectations of the counselling service Explain the structure of the service: eg: frequency & length of sessions, how many weeks/months it can last, cost, type of service/therapy offered, limits to service

Setting the Context with Clients Ask the client about any anxieties they may have about the counselling process Developing rapport Use of attending skills Active listening Open and closed questions Reflecting Paraphrasing and summarising

Acknowledge and respect your clients’ immediate Concerns & issues Counselling Process Acknowledge and respect your clients’ immediate Concerns & issues Role of summarising to assist the client to clarify and focus on their concerns Youtube video: The Counselling Process. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qOCCvreTaI&list=UUSnEXvOOpzPkB01mvlUl-2g&index=8&feature=plcp

Clarify both expectations Counselling Goals Clarify both expectations and commitment to the counselling relationship and confirm with clients

Counselling Goals Identify indicators of client issues requiring referral and refer or report appropriately Ensure own level of skill and knowledge of counselling methods and resources are appropriate to meet client needs

Counselling Goals Develop a plan for counselling and contract with client as required to address disclosure and organisation / service requirements

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