Counselling Training Course Overview
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What is the primary focus of the first session in the counselling training course?

  • Self-introduction and sharing expectations (correct)
  • Learning advanced counselling techniques
  • Reviewing previous counselling models
  • Understanding the counselling process

Which of the following is not a part of the counselling process outlined in the initial sessions?

  • Evaluating (correct)
  • Attending
  • Responding
  • Personalizing

Which skill is emphasized during the fourth session of the counselling training?

  • Developing listening skills (correct)
  • Practicing self-disclosure
  • Building respect
  • Explaining techniques of empathy

What is the main topic of the second session of the training course?

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What does the term 'personalizing' refer to in the context of the seventh session?

<p>Identifying specific client issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which session is the skill of responding to feelings and content first introduced?

<p>Fifth Session (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT emphasized in the sixth session of the counselling training?

<p>Establishing initial trust (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is included in the appendix of the counselling manual?

<p>Post-training test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the attending stage in the counselling process?

<p>Establishing respect and empathy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of the counselling process does the counsellor clear state the goal?

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

Which skill is NOT emphasized during the responding stage of counselling?

<p>Personalizing the problem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the evaluating stage in the counselling process?

<p>To check the progress of the action plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which attitude should the counsellor adopt during all stages of the counselling process?

<p>Genuineness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the personalizing stage, what is the main focus for the counsellor?

<p>Working collaboratively on the problem and goal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is critical in the evaluating stage after the counsellee has taken the first step?

<p>Evaluating performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the preparatory stage in counselling?

<p>Establishing the groundwork for rapport and trust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role can a trainee take in a group setting?

<p>A leader by reminding companions of the goal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must trainees be aware of during their sessions?

<p>The level at which they are functioning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the progression of training described in the content?

<p>Begin as a participant, then a contributor, and finally a leader (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are attitudes and skills related in the context of counseling training?

<p>Skills are the outward expression of attitudes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a method of effective learning?

<p>Artificial lab settings that control variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the content suggest about criticizing the training model?

<p>It should only be done after mastery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the first steps in the training process?

<p>Sitting in the driver's seat and observing the controls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should attendees approach the time-table according to the trainer?

<p>The trainer may consult the group for input (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from trainees as they progress through the training?

<p>To master the model before modifying it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of rules in the training process?

<p>They create an artificial learning environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Trainee Leadership

Trainees can lead by guiding their peers towards goals or suggesting practical steps.

Skill Development

Improving skills involves building on previous, simpler skills, in which the new skills are the outward expression of developed attitudes.

Counseling as a Process

Counseling is a specific way of interacting and functioning, based on learned attitudes and skills; it’s not just techniques.

Step-by-Step Training

Learning follows a progression of steps, like learning to drive, from basic functions to advanced maneuvers.

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Uniformity in Training

Training often uses artificial methods and established rules, offering a structured environment for learning.

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Artificial Learning Environment

Learning in a controlled setting (lab) ensures that independent variables are effectively studied and then transferred to real-world application.

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Adapting to Individuality

Learned models can be personalized to fit different personalities, problem types, and client traits.

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Evaluation after Mastery

Critically evaluate a model only after thoroughly mastering it and modifying based on experience.

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Counseling Session 1

Introduces the course, expectations, and the rationale for the training. Covers the background of counseling and associated questions.

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Counseling Model

A structured approach to counseling, offering a guide for practitioners to structure the process.

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Attending Skills (Counseling)

The ability to focus attention on the client, through physical and verbal cues, creating a safe space (such as eye contact, active listening).

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Respect, Genuineness, Concreteness (Counseling)

Three key counselor attitudes: showing respect for the client, being genuine to oneself, and being concrete in responding.

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Empathy in Counseling

Understanding and sharing the feelings of the client

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Responding Skills (Counseling)

Abilities to react to a client's emotions and thoughts, summarized, questioned, or reflected back.

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Personalizing the Problem/Goal

Assisting the client in connecting their problem and desired outcome to their life experiences and motivations. This is a key step in successful counseling.

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Counseling Skill Steps (Personalizing)

Techniques to personalize the clients goals and challenges and support their growth.

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Counselling Process

A structured approach to guiding a client through self-discovery and change, involving key stages and skills.

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Preparatory Stage: Attending

The initial phase of counselling where the counsellor establishes a safe and supportive environment by actively listening and showing empathy.

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Responding Stage

The stage where the counsellor responds to the client's concerns by reflecting their feelings and content, asking clarifying questions, and summarizing key points.

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Personalizing Stage

The stage where the counsellor helps the client connect their problems to their goals and identify areas for change.

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Initiating Stage

The stage where the counsellor guides the client to set clear goals and identify actionable steps to achieve them.

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Evaluating Stage

The stage where the counsellor collaborates with the client to evaluate their progress, adjust the plan, and sustain motivation.

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Counsellor Attitudes

Essential qualities that the counsellor needs to possess throughout the entire process, such as respect, genuineness, empathy, and concreteness.

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Counsellor Skills

Specific techniques and methods used by the counsellor throughout the counselling process, such as active listening, empathy, summarizing, and asking open-ended questions.

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Study Notes

Personal Counselling - Book Summary

  • The book is an updated edition with a training programme for personal counselling.
  • The author is J.M. Fuster.
  • The book covers sessions on counselling, the training of counsellors, and the counsellor's personal growth.
  • Subjects include: greetings, self-introduction, sharing expectations, course offerings, high-quality training, pre-training test, background of counselling, review questions, attendance practices, attitudes, observing, responding, personalizing, evaluating, integrating other models, and counsellor personal growth.
  • It emphasizes the stages of self-exploration leading to self-understanding.
  • The book discusses counselling models.
  • It highlights different skills and attitudes necessary for effective counselling interactions and for the counsellor.
  • The author emphasizes building a strong, supportive, and respectful relationship between the counsellor and the counsellee.
  • It includes a guide to help counsellees with various problems.
  • The book contains charts, appendices, a bibliography, and indexes of topics and sessions.
  • The book emphasizes the importance of the counsellor's understanding of the counsellee's feelings and the need to meet the counsellee at their level, not imposing their own values or beliefs.
  • It offers a framework for the counselor-counsellee relationship and how successful counselling happens.
  • The book emphasizes self-awareness and the importance of addressing the counsellors' own needs and how these influence counselling.
  • The book touches on the importance of counselling techniques.
  • The book discusses the counsellor's role and how the counsellor should help the counsellee.
  • The book considers different counselling models, theories, and techniques.
  • It explores the importance of emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social factors.

Specific Topics Covered

  • Attending: This stage focuses on the skills like respect, genuineness, empathy, and observing the client.
  • Responding: The counsellor responds to the counsellee's feelings and content.
  • Personalizing: The counsellor helps the counsellee to identify their contribution to the problem.
  • Initiating: The counselor helps the counsellee take steps to solve the problem.
  • Evaluating: This is reviewing how the actions are going.
  • Understanding and handling feelings: Counselors must understand the root causes of counsellee's feelings.
  • Self-knowledge: The counselor's own growth process, values, and flaws.
  • Ethics: Ethical conduct and boundaries in counselling.
  • Self-disclosure: Counselors sharing relevant and appropriate personal experiences with counsellees.
  • Confrontation: Directing counsellees towards self-awareness of discrepancies and their own self-destructive behaviour.
  • Immediacy: The counsellor and counsellee connecting authentically in the 'here and now'.

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Test your knowledge on the key elements of a counselling training course. This quiz covers various sessions, skills, and concepts introduced throughout the training. Determine your understanding of the counselling process and its stages.

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