Importance of the First Counseling Session

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What is the significance of the first counseling session?

To educate the client about the counseling structure

To gauge the rapport and level of trust (correct)

To determine the severity of the problem

To begin the counseling process

Who is usually more likely to refuse to cooperate in counseling based on cultural factors mentioned in the text?

The wife

The aunt

The father (correct)

The grandmother

In what context would family members be invited to participate in counseling?

Only if they are willing to exacerbate the problem

If they are not engaged with the issue

If they are supportive and therapeutic to the process (correct)

Regardless of their attitude towards the process

What is a key indicator of successful counseling based on the text?

The client attending multiple sessions Signup and view all the answers

How is the access to a counselor best facilitated according to the text?

By seeking recommendations from experienced family or friends Signup and view all the answers

Why may family participation be called for in the counseling process based on the text?

To provide therapeutic support and engagement Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the predominant counseling theories in the Philippines?

Humanistic, client-centered, Rogerian therapy Signup and view all the answers

In the integrated and eclectic approach to counseling in the Philippines, what distinguishes it from the approach in the United States?

More direction and psychoeducation about the counseling process Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential component of the initial counseling sessions in the Philippines?

Role induction discussing counseling goals Signup and view all the answers

What cultural aspect must counselors in the Philippines deeply respect during sessions?

Nonthreatening and respectful engagement with the client Signup and view all the answers

How do Filipino clients typically perceive the source of their problems?

As events outside of their control Signup and view all the answers

What do Filipino clients expect from counselors in terms of solving their problems?

Solve the problems imposed on them Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference in the termination of counseling between the United States and the Philippines?

In the United States, termination is mutually agreed on, while in the Philippines, the client may terminate when no longer willing to come. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging for counselors and clients in the Philippines to keep counseling sessions to one hour?

The Filipino concept of time is not overly concerned with punctuality. Signup and view all the answers

Who typically has greater access to counseling services in the Philippines?

Middle to upper-class individuals. Signup and view all the answers

How do clients show gratitude towards counselors at the end of successful counseling processes in the Philippines?

By keeping in touch through gifts and thank you letters. Signup and view all the answers

In what settings are minimal counseling services offered in the Philippines?

Public schools catering to destitute students. Signup and view all the answers

Who are more likely to seek counseling services in the Philippines if they live in squatter areas and are impoverished?

They approach religious figures or counselors offering pro bono services. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Access to counseling in the Philippines is often mediated by family or friends who have positive experiences with counseling and know a counselor.
The first counseling session in the Philippines is crucial for educating the client about the process, establishing rapport, and determining the level of trust and need for assistance.
Family members may be involved in the counseling process in the Philippines, depending on the severity of the issue, with typically female members volunteering to participate.
Termination of counseling in the Philippines may be initiated by the client when they are no longer willing to continue, unlike in the United States where it is mutually agreed upon.
Counseling sessions in the Philippines may not strictly adhere to a one-hour timeframe due to cultural attitudes towards punctuality and communication.

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Learn about the significance of the first counseling session in establishing rapport, trust, and understanding the counseling process and outcomes. Discover how family or friends who have benefited from counseling can help in seeking assistance.