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What is the primary purpose of attending behavior in counseling?
What is the primary purpose of attending behavior in counseling?
Which counseling skill involves expressing empathy toward the client’s emotional state?
Which counseling skill involves expressing empathy toward the client’s emotional state?
What does the process of reflecting content entail in counseling?
What does the process of reflecting content entail in counseling?
In which stage of the counseling process is it essential to create cooperation between the counselor and the client?
In which stage of the counseling process is it essential to create cooperation between the counselor and the client?
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How should counselors use the Code of Ethics in practice?
How should counselors use the Code of Ethics in practice?
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Which determinant is NOT considered when applying counseling skills?
Which determinant is NOT considered when applying counseling skills?
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What is an example of self-disclosure in counseling?
What is an example of self-disclosure in counseling?
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What is the aim of providing information in a counseling session?
What is the aim of providing information in a counseling session?
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What is the primary goal of the counseling process?
What is the primary goal of the counseling process?
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Which of the following is NOT a stage in the counseling process?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the counseling process?
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Which stage of the counseling process focuses on establishing trust and forming a collaborative relationship?
Which stage of the counseling process focuses on establishing trust and forming a collaborative relationship?
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What factor does NOT influence the length of treatment in counseling?
What factor does NOT influence the length of treatment in counseling?
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What is one common fear that clients may have during the counseling process?
What is one common fear that clients may have during the counseling process?
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In which counseling stage would setting specific goals for the counseling process occur?
In which counseling stage would setting specific goals for the counseling process occur?
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During which stage of counseling are past events re-experienced in the present as part of therapy?
During which stage of counseling are past events re-experienced in the present as part of therapy?
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Which skill is essential for counselors to help clients recognize their strengths?
Which skill is essential for counselors to help clients recognize their strengths?
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Which aspect should counselors evaluate during the termination phase?
Which aspect should counselors evaluate during the termination phase?
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What is NOT a step in the common procedure that counselors follow?
What is NOT a step in the common procedure that counselors follow?
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Basic counseling skills are essential for:
Basic counseling skills are essential for:
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When should research and evaluation occur in the counseling process?
When should research and evaluation occur in the counseling process?
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If further counseling is required, what might the counselor do?
If further counseling is required, what might the counselor do?
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Which of the following enhances the science dimension of counseling?
Which of the following enhances the science dimension of counseling?
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What is a key goal of the basic counseling skills?
What is a key goal of the basic counseling skills?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the basic counseling process?
Which of the following is NOT part of the basic counseling process?
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Study Notes
Counseling Skills
- Counseling Micro-Skills: These are the foundational skills used by professional counselors to facilitate positive change.
- Basic Guidelines: Mistakes can be opportunities for clarification.
Attending Behavior
- Attends to both verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Includes:
- Verbal: Eye Contact, Body Language, Vocal Qualities
- Nonverbal: Attentive silence, minimal encouragers
Questioning
- Open-Ended Questions: Encourage clients to elaborate and share their perspectives.
- Closed-Ended Questions: Obtain specific information.
Reflecting Content
- Restatements: Rephrasing the client's message to ensure understanding.
- Clarifications: Seeking further explanation to ensure understanding.
- Summaries: Synthesizing key points from the client's communication.
Reflecting Feeling
- Reflecting Feeling: Acknowledging and reflecting on the client's emotional experience.
Confronting
- Challenging incongruities or inconsistencies in the client's behavior, thoughts, or feelings.
Communicating Feeling and Immediacy
- Sharing the counselor's genuine feelings or observations about the client's experience.
Self Disclosing
- Counselor sharing personal experiences to connect with the client.
Interpreting
- Offering insights or explanations about the client's behavior, thoughts, or feelings.
Information-Giving
- Providing relevant information to the client.
Structuring
- Defining the scope, purpose, and process of counseling.
Enlisting Cooperation
- Actively engaging the client in the counseling process and goal setting.
Determinants of When and How to Apply Counseling Skills
- Client: Individual, family, group, or community.
- Context: The setting, culture, and social factors.
- Nature of the Issue/Problem: The specific concerns, distress, and obstacles the client faces.
- Gender and Cultural Issues: Understanding and respecting diverse experiences.
The Counseling Process
- Stage 1: Relationship Building: Establishing trust, rapport, and boundaries.
- Stage 2: Assessment and Diagnosis: Gathering information, evaluating client's needs, and identifying potential issues.
- Stage 3: Formulation of Counseling Goals: Collaborative development of specific and measurable goals.
- Stage 4: Intervention and Problem Solving: Implementing strategies and techniques based on goals.
- Stage 5: Termination and Follow-up: Planning for transition, evaluating progress, and offering future support.
- Stage 6: Research and Evaluation: Collecting data to understand the effectiveness of counseling interventions.
Length of Treatment
- Variable, depending on factors such as:
- Severity of the problem
- Client's motivation
- Type of problem
- Client's age
The Six Stages of the Counseling Process
- Stage 1: Relationship Building: Foundation of trust and collaboration.
- Stage 2: Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluation of client's needs and identification of issues.
- Stage 3: Formulation of Counseling Goals: Collaborative goal setting.
- Stage 4: Intervention and Problem Solving: Implementation of strategies based on identified goals.
- Stage 5: Termination and Follow-up: Transition planning, progress evaluation, and future support offering.
- Stage 6: Research and Evaluation: Data collection to understand counseling interventions's effectiveness.
Common Procedures in Counseling
- Background Information Collection
- Identification of Core Issues
- Case Formulation
- Goal Setting for the Therapeutic Process
- Implementation of Intervention
- Evaluation of Intervention
- Closure
Stage 6: Research and Evaluation
- Can occur at any time during or after the counseling process.
- Contributes to the scientific understanding of counseling.
- Enhances accountability and transparency.
Ethical Standards in Counseling
- Code of Ethics for Counselors in the Philippines: Provides guidance on ethical practice for guidance counselors.
- Source: PGCA Inc., 2021; Corey; ACA
Objectives of Ethical Standards
- Promote ethical practice for Guidance Counselors in the Philippines.
- Foster understanding of the importance of ethical standards.
- Encourage self-reflection on personal values in relation to the profession.
- Provide information relevant to career planning.
References
- Nystul
- Corey
- Evans et al, 2017
- Villar
Counseling Microskills
- Foundation of Effective Helping Relationships: These essential skills form the basis of positive change facilitated by counselors.
- Empowering Client Growth and Change: Through empathy and understanding, counselors create safe and accepting environments for clients to progress.
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This quiz covers essential counseling micro-skills, including the importance of attending behavior, effective questioning techniques, and methods for reflecting content and feelings. Test your understanding of how these skills contribute to building a therapeutic relationship with clients.
