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What is the primary objective of providing a safe, predictable, and consistent space for the child in counselling?
To enable the child to express, explore, and process any difficult thoughts and feelings.
How do parents' goals in counselling differ from those of the counsellor and the child?
Parents' goals are driven by their specific agenda and desire for distinct change or outcome, whereas the counsellor's goals are formulated to ensure fundamental goals are met, and the child's goals are often unclear and emerge during the counselling process.
What is the primary challenge in understanding the child's goals in counselling?
The child may not know or communicate their goals, and the concept of 'goals' is unfamiliar to them.
How do the counsellor's goals extend beyond the child?
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What role do other agencies or parties play in the child's counselling process?
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How does the counsellor balance the competing goals of the child, parents, and other parties?
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What is the significance of the child's internal environment in the counselling process?
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How does the counselling process facilitate growth and development in the child?
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What is the primary distinction between the fundamental goals of counselling and the goals of the parents, and how do these differences impact the counselling process?
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How does the counsellor's role in formulating goals impact the counselling process, and what are the implications of this role?
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What are the challenges in understanding and working with the child's goals in counselling, and how do these challenges impact the counselling process?
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How do the goals of other agencies or parties impact the counselling process, and what role do they play in shaping the child's goals and outcomes?
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What is the significance of providing a safe, predictable, and consistent space for the child in counselling, and how does this impact the child's ability to express and process difficult thoughts and feelings?
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How does the counsellor's ability to balance competing goals impact the counselling process, and what are the consequences of failing to balance these goals?
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What role do the child's internal and external environments play in the counselling process, and how do these environments impact the child's goals and outcomes?
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How does the counsellor's role in facilitating growth and development in the child impact the counselling process, and what are the implications of this role?
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Study Notes
Goals in Child Counselling
- Five fundamental goals: Parent's goals, Counsellor's goals, Child's goals, Goals of others, and Fundamental goals
- Importance of goals: provide direction, focus, and meaning to the counselling process
Ethics in Counselling
- Importance of ethics: maintain trust, respect, and dignity in the counselling relationship
- Factors of ethics:
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality
- Boundaries and limitations
- Avoidance of harm
- Respect for diversity and individuality
- Competence and self-awareness
Counsellor-Child Relationship
- Ideal relationship: empathetic, genuine, and non-judgmental
- Limitations and difficulties: establishing trust, cultural and language barriers, and power imbalance
- Counsellor's role: facilitate self-exploration, understanding, and growth
Explaining the Counselling Process
- Importance of educating others about the process: increase understanding, reduce stigma, and promote cooperation
- Strategies for explanation: simple language, relatable examples, and active listening
Therapy Process in Child Counselling
- Phases: establishment, exploration, understanding, and action
- Therapeutic techniques: play therapy, art therapy, and cognitive-behavioural therapy
Essential Skills for Child Counsellors
- Active listening
- Empathy and emotional intelligence
- Communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
- Creativity and flexibility
- Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed care
Congruency in Child Counselling
- Definition: alignment of words, actions, and feelings
- Importance: build trust, promote honesty, and facilitate growth
Unique Aspects of Child Counselling
- Being in touch with one's inner child
- Emotional detachment and emotional regulation
- Communication skills (adapted to the child's level)
- Creativity and flexibility in interventions
- Congruency and authenticity
- Specific knowledge and training in child development and trauma
- Acceptance and non-judgmental attitude
Impact of Trauma on Children
- Effects on:
- Brain development: altered neural pathways and structure
- Cognition: impaired memory, attention, and processing
- Mental health: increased anxiety, depression, and stress
- Physical health: sleep disturbances, digestive issues, and somatic complaints
- Emotions: dysregulation, mood swings, and emotional numbing
- Relationships: trust issues, social difficulties, and attachment problems
- Behaviour: hyperactivity, impulsivity, and aggression
- Importance of trauma-informed care and interventions
Trauma's Impact on a Child's School Experience
- Academic difficulties: decreased performance, attention problems, and learning difficulties
- Behavioural challenges: aggression, impulsivity, and social difficulties
- Emotional struggles: anxiety, depression, and mood swings
- Importance of a collaborative approach between counsellors, teachers, and parents
Fundamental Goals in Counselling
- Safe, predictable, and consistent space for the child to express and process difficult thoughts and feelings.
- Enables growth, adaptability, and adjustment in the child's internal and external environment.
- Increases confidence and resilience.
- Facilitates internal and external change.
Parents' Goals
- Driven by specific agendas and desired outcomes.
- Parents refer their child for a reason, seeking distinct change.
- Goals may be individual to the child or relevant to the family/system.
- Parents look for noticeable change to know goals are met.
Counsellor's Goals
- Formulated throughout the counselling process.
- Provides a safe, predictable, and consistent space for the child.
- Balances fundamental, parent, and child goals.
- May extend past the child, setting goals for parents to achieve.
Child's Goals
- Ultimately, what the child desires for themselves in counselling.
- Children may not know or communicate their goals.
- Goals may emerge as counselling sessions progress.
- For young children, the goal may be to simply "be" in the room.
Goals of Others
- Agenda, wishes, or desires of other agencies/parties for the child and their counselling process.
- Referrals may initiate from other agencies/services, such as schools, courts, or child protection.
- Important to set clear expectations of the counsellor's role and communicate this effectively.
Fundamental Goals in Counselling
- Safe, predictable, and consistent space for the child to express and process difficult thoughts and feelings.
- Enables growth, adaptability, and adjustment in the child's internal and external environment.
- Increases confidence and resilience.
- Facilitates internal and external change.
Parents' Goals
- Driven by specific agendas and desired outcomes.
- Parents refer their child for a reason, seeking distinct change.
- Goals may be individual to the child or relevant to the family/system.
- Parents look for noticeable change to know goals are met.
Counsellor's Goals
- Formulated throughout the counselling process.
- Provides a safe, predictable, and consistent space for the child.
- Balances fundamental, parent, and child goals.
- May extend past the child, setting goals for parents to achieve.
Child's Goals
- Ultimately, what the child desires for themselves in counselling.
- Children may not know or communicate their goals.
- Goals may emerge as counselling sessions progress.
- For young children, the goal may be to simply "be" in the room.
Goals of Others
- Agenda, wishes, or desires of other agencies/parties for the child and their counselling process.
- Referrals may initiate from other agencies/services, such as schools, courts, or child protection.
- Important to set clear expectations of the counsellor's role and communicate this effectively.
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This quiz covers the fundamental goals in child counselling, including those of the child, parent, and counsellor. It also explores the ethics in counselling and the importance of a positive counsellor-child relationship.
