Counseling Roles and Practices

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Which of the following is a form of 'talk therapy'?

  • Singing
  • Dancing
  • Counselling (correct)
  • Painting

What is the primary goal of Marriage and Family Counsellors?

Help couples and families deal with social issues, emotional problems, and in some cases, mental health treatments

What is the Republic Act for Guidance and Counselling?

Republic Act No. 9258

Counselors are accountable to only their clients.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these rights is NOT a right of a counselor?

<p>Free Accommodation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a counselor?

<p>Providing Legal Advice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the professional organization named in the text that sets ethical guidelines for counselors?

<p>Both A and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of the Institute of Guidance Counselors' Code of Ethics?

<p>Respect for the rights and decency of the clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a fundamental principle of ethical conduct as mentioned in the text?

<p>Financial compensation for services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of ethical conduct for a counsellor?

<p>They must observe confidentially, which is essential in establishing trust with their clients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Counseling

A form of 'talk therapy' where an individual, couple, or family meets with a trained professional counselor to discuss issues and problems.

Educational Counselor

Assists students with personal, educational, social, and academic issues; helps assess abilities and resolve problems.

Vocational Counselor

Helps individuals choose suitable careers based on their skills, interests, and needs, also aiding those employed or seeking employment.

Marriage & Family Counselor

Assists couples and families in addressing social issues, emotional problems and mental health issues.

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Addictions Counselor

Works with individuals struggling with addictions and their families to address issues and provide support.

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Mental Health Counselor

Supports individuals facing mental or psychological distress, focusing on promoting well-being and often part of a treatment team.

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Rehabilitation Counselor

Assists individuals with physical or emotional disabilities in rehabilitation and independent living.

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Genetic Counselor

Helps individuals and families understand and manage genetic information related to diseases and disorders, connecting them with needed services.

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Grief Counselor

Provides support to individuals experiencing profound loss, such as death, injury, illness, divorce, or other personal bereavements.

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Counselor Rights

Registered and licensed counselors have the right to practice independently within their training and competence.

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Counselor Confidentiality

Counselors are protected by confidentiality rights, except for legal exceptions; clients must respect the limits of confidentiality.

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Counselor Responsibilities

Counselors must practice according to professional guidelines and ethics, prioritizing client welfare and obtaining informed consent.

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Study Notes

Professionals and Practitioners in Counseling

  • Counseling is a "talk therapy" where an individual, couple, or family meets with a trained professional to address issues and problems.
  • Counseling roles include:
    • Educational and School Counselors: provide personal, educational, social, and academic support
    • Vocational/Career Counselors: help clients determine career paths based on needs, skills, and interests
    • Marriage and Family Counselors: deal with social and emotional problems, potentially including mental health treatments
    • Addictions and Behavioral Counselors: work with individuals experiencing various addictions (drugs, alcohol, sex, eating disorders, gambling) and support affected family members
    • Mental Health Counselors: support individuals with mental or psychological distress, promoting well-being, often as part of a treatment team
    • Rehabilitation Counselors: support people with physical or emotional disabilities, helping with rehabilitation processes, preventing relapse, and connecting with other services
    • Genetics Counselors: help individuals and families with genetic information, like diseases, and assisting with services
    • Grief Counselors: support clients experiencing profound loss, death, injury, illness, divorce, or other personal bereavements by helping them process emotions and adjust

Learning Competencies

  • Understanding counselor roles and functions
  • Identifying counselor work areas
  • Identifying counselor career opportunities
  • Valuing rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities
  • Differentiating between ethical and unethical counselor behaviors

Career Opportunities

  • A wide variety of career paths exist for counselors

Rights, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

  • Counselors' rights: state registered/licensed counselors are protected
  • Counselor Responsibilities: practice in accordance with professional mandates and guidelines, including ethical conduct, client well-being, informed consent, cultural competence, and professional development
  • Counselor Accountabilities: to clients, the professional body, and the government; maintaining adherence to ethical standards, legal compliance, and seeking necessary supervision/consultation

Code of Ethics

  • Confidentiality is crucial for building trust with clients
  • Adherence to professional standards is essential
  • The "Institute of Guidance Counselors' Code of Ethics" details principles such as respecting client rights, competence, responsibility, and integrity

Republic Act No. 9258

  • An act professionalizing guidance and counseling
  • Established a regulatory board for guidance and counseling
  • Appropriates funds for this purpose

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