The Discipline of Counseling (DIASS)

• What does it mean when a person sees a mental health practitioner?

  A person seeing a mental health practitioner DOESN’T have a mental illness
• What does counseling NOT entail?

  Counseling DOESN’T mean giving advice and IS NOT part of the discipline board
• What is a common misconception about counselors?


  A counselor ISN’T a problem solver
• How can counseling be defined?

  • A process: learning about oneself and interpersonal relationships
  • A relationship: professional interaction between counselor and client
  • A science: formulating observations, testing hypotheses, and using research methods
  • An art: flexible and creative approach tailored to client needs
  • An emerging profession: service for those in distress or confusion
• What is the definition of counseling as a process?

  Counseling is a learning process where individuals learn about themselves and their interpersonal relationships
• What characterizes counseling as a relationship?


  Counseling is a professional relationship between a counselor and a client, usually person to person
• What skills are involved in counseling as a science?

  Counseling involves skills to formulate objective observations, test hypotheses, and use psychological tests
• How is counseling described as an art?

  Counseling is a flexible and creative process where the counselor adjusts their approach to meet the client's needs
• What does it mean for counseling to be an emerging profession?

  Counseling is a service sought by people in distress or confusion, involving discussion and resolution in a confidential relationship
• What are the components of GCP in counseling?

  • Guidance: determining values and choosing paths
  • Counseling: helping clients understand themselves and strive for change
  • Psychotherapy: assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health problems
• What is RA 9258?


  RA 9258 is the guidance and counseling act of 2004
• What is the primary focus of RA 9258?

  RA 9258 uses an integrated approach to develop a well-functioning individual
• How does counseling relate to guidance services?

  Counseling is the heart of guidance services and involves a therapeutic relationship
• What is the dynamic process of counseling?

  Counseling is a dynamic process involving relating to each other, seeing the whole picture, and identifying goals
• What is the most important element of counseling?

  Unconditional regard is the most important element
• What does unconditional regard entail?

  Unconditional regard means the counselor will be respectful and accepting of the client's opinions and insights
• What are the goals of counseling?

  • Development Goals
  • Preventive Goals
  • Enhancement Goals
  • Remedial Goals
  • Exploratory Goals
  • Reinforcement Goals
  • Cognitive Goals
  • Physiology Goals
  • Psychological Goals
• What is the scope of counseling?

  • Academic Difficulty
  • Personal Concerns
  • Social Concerns
  • Emotional Concerns
  • Psychological Challenges
  • Family Problems
  • Career Related
• What are the core values in counseling?

  • Respect for human dignity
  • Partnership
  • Autonomy
  • Responsible caring
  • Personal integrity
  • Social justice
• What are the principles of counseling?

  • Principle of Acceptance
  • Principle of Communication
  • Principle of Empathy
  • Principle of Respect for the Individual
  • Principle of Non-Judgmental Attitudes
  • Principle of Confidentiality
  • Principle of Individuality
  • Principle of Non-Emotional Involvement
• What is a criterion for a counseling goal?

  A counseling goal must be shared by the client and the counselor must be willing to help the client
• Why is it important to assess the extent of a client's achievement of their goal?

  It is important to assess the extent of the client's achievement to ensure progress and effectiveness of counseling