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Which of the following are types of counseling goals? (Select all that apply)
Frank Parsons is known as the founder of guidance in __________.
America
What is the primary focus of the counseling process?
Development of a confidential professional relationship that focuses on personal problems.
Vocational Guidance was first formalized by Frank Parsons in 1909.
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Match the following counseling goals with their descriptions:
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What did John Dewey advocate for in the 1800s?
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Which instrument was used by the military to screen out emotionally disturbed individuals?
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Study Notes
Counseling Profession
- Counseling is a collaborative process aimed at developing a confidential professional relationship that targets personal problems.
- It serves individuals facing significant issues and seeks to clarify problems, gain emotional insight, and improve coping mechanisms.
Goals of Counseling
- Facilitating behavior change to enhance client productivity.
- Improving interpersonal relationships and facilitating potential coping mechanisms.
- Promoting decision-making skills and enriching self-development to maximize individual freedom.
Categories of Counseling Goals
- Distinction between counselor goals and client goals, with classifications into immediate, intermediate, and long-range objectives.
- Developmental, preventive, and enhancement goals focus on personal growth and problem prevention.
Historical Trends in Counseling
- Social reforms in the 1800s introduced humanistic teaching methods, emphasizing humane education (John Dewey).
- Vocational guidance emerged during the same period, influenced by historical texts and the need for job classification systems.
Key Figures in Counseling History
- Frank Parsons, founder of guidance in America, established foundational vocational guidance principles at Hull House.
- "Choosing a Vocation" (1909) outlined methods to help individuals prepare for and successfully enter the workforce.
National Vocational Guidance Association (NVGA)
- Established in 1913, recognized as a predecessor to the American Counseling Association (ACA).
- Promoted understanding of personal aptitudes, interests, ambitions, and career opportunities.
Impact of Psychotherapy on Counseling Profession
- Between 1900 and 1950, figures like Clifford Beers, through personal experience with mental illness, advocated for mental health awareness and established significant organizations for mental hygiene.
- Beers authored "A Mind that Found Itself" (1908), which contributed to the movement for better mental health care and counseling practices.
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This quiz covers the foundational aspects of the counseling profession, focusing on various goals such as remedial, exploratory, reinforcement, and cognitive goals. It will help you understand the collaborative process involved in developing professional relationships in counseling.
