3. Stage 3: What do I need to do to get what I need or want
Competencies for counselors
Openness to learning and inquiry, Conceptual knowledge, Mastery of Techniques, Ability to understand and work within social systems, Interpersonal skills, Personal soundness
Attending skills
Listen with a purpose and respond with awareness that the client feels heard and understood
Reflective skills
Restate, paraphrase, summarize, and capture what the client was expressing and reflect it back to them
Probing skills
Facilitate going deeper by asking more directed questions
Communication skills
Actively listen, understand, ask appropriate questions, and provide information
Motivational skills
Encourage the client to take action after the consultation
Problem-solving skills
Work with the client to differentiate symptoms from the underlying issue
Conflict Resolution skills
Help the client focus on facts rather than personality
Guidance counseling is a profession focused on counseling, wellness, and strength-based approaches rather than a medical model
Therapists work on complex mental health conditions, while counselors focus on guidance and support
Counselor Jones conducts instructional programs
Counselors provide short-term solutions for present issues
Boydernenspilt: Long-term solutions for past experiences
Victory
give at least 2 practitioners of counseling
guidance counselor, social worker
Guidance Counselor - helps students make decisions about their future education or career path.
Psychologist - specializes in the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including cognitive, emotional, and social aspects.
Social Worker - provides assistance to individuals and families dealing with various challenges such as poverty, addiction, abuse, disability, illness, or loss.