32 Questions
What is the primary goal of counseling?
Help individuals achieve mental health, wellness, education, and career goals
What is the historical origin of the word 'guidance'?
The 1600s
What distinguishes counseling from vocational guidance?
Vocational guidance deals with social and emotional issues
What activities are included in the training of a counselor?
Administering grants and conducting research
Who can be referred to as a counselor?
Any professional who practices guidance
What was the early concept of guidance work in the 20th century?
Offering suggestions for life skills
What are the broad domains in which counselors in Southeast Asia work, as mentioned in the text?
Career guidance, delivering guidance curricula, psychoeducation, and direct work with students, parents, and teachers
What does the term 'counselor' refer to?
Any professional who practices counseling
What type of counselor commonly works with students to discuss social and academic issues?
School counselors or guidance counselors
What is the key factor that heals the suffering client in therapy?
The human dimension of therapy
What type of counselor works with individuals struggling with personal, social, or physical disabilities?
Rehabilitation Counselors
What is a characteristic of an effective counselor mentioned in the text?
Being open to change
What do social workers traditionally work with?
Underprivileged individuals and family and social systems
What is the primary focus of Marriage and Family Counselors?
Helping individuals, married couples, and families experiencing problems within their relationship
What type of counselor works with individuals contemplating divorce or dealing with family loss?
Marriage and Family Counselors
What do effective counselors possess according to the text?
Effective interpersonal skills
True or false: Counseling only focuses on mental health and wellness goals
False
True or false: The word 'counselor' refers to any professional who practices counseling
True
True or false: Vocational guidance counselors only offer suggestions for life skills
False
True or false: Counseling is limited to individual and family counseling only
False
True or false: The concept of guidance work evolved from giving moralistic and direct advice to more comprehensive counseling
True
True or false: Counseling involves administering and interpreting educational and psychological assessments
True
Effective counselors are primarily focused on administering and interpreting educational and psychological assessments.
False
The word 'counselor' refers to any professional who practices vocational guidance.
False
Marriage and Family Counselors or Therapists work with individuals, married couples, and families experiencing problems within their relationship.
True
Rehabilitation counselors work with individuals who are struggling with personal, social, or physical disabilities that affect their ability to gain employment.
True
Effective counselors are generally focused on the past rather than the present.
False
Social workers traditionally work with the underprivileged and with family and social systems.
True
The primary focus of school counselors is to deliver guidance curricula and provide psychoeducation.
False
The counselor's training encompasses individual, group, and family counseling, but does not include administering grants and conducting research.
False
Effective counselors are not required to have a sincere interest in the welfare of others.
False
The counselor's identity and choices play a crucial role in being an effective counselor.
True
Explore the historical development of counseling and guidance, from the early concept of 'guidance' to the professional practice. Learn about the evolution of counseling approaches and the changing roles of counselors throughout history.
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