Introduction to Counseling: The Counselor’s Identity

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Which of the following is NOT a broad domain in which counselors in Southeast Asia work?

Offering legal counseling services

What is the focus of marriage and family counselors or therapists' work?

Family relationship issues

What is it that heals the suffering client, according to the text?

The therapeutic relationship and human dimension of therapy

Which type of counselor works with individuals struggling with personal, social, or physical disabilities?

Rehabilitation counselor

What is a characteristic of an effective counselor mentioned in the text?

Respect and appreciation for oneself

What is the historical definition of guidance?

Providing moralistic and direct advice

How did early guidance work differ from guidance work in the 20th century?

It involved individuals giving moralistic and direct advice

What does the word 'counseling' indicate in relation to vocational counselors?

Dealing with social and emotional issues

What does the word 'counselor' refer to?

Any professional who practices counseling

What are some of the tasks that counselors are trained to do?

All of the above

True or false: Counseling is solely focused on mental health goals?

False

True or false: The word 'counseling' was adopted to differentiate vocational counselors from psychoanalysts who practiced psychotherapy?

True

True or false: The word 'guidance' first appeared in the 1600s and was defined as the process of giving moralistic and direct advice?

True

True or false: Counselors are only trained to do individual and family counseling?

False

True or false: The counselor's identity is narrowly defined as someone who offers career counseling only?

False

True or false: The word 'counselor' refers to any professional who practices counseling?

True

True or false: Effective counselors are generally focused on the future rather than the present?

False

True or false: Marriage and Family Counselors only work with married couples, not with individuals or families?

False

True or false: The word 'counseling' in relation to vocational counselors was adopted to differentiate them from psychoanalysts practicing psychotherapy?

True

True or false: Rehabilitation counselors work primarily with individuals struggling with mental health issues?

False

True or false: The word 'guidance' first appeared in the 1600s and was defined as the process of giving moralistic and direct advice?

True

True or false: Effective counselors are open to change but generally live in the past rather than the present?

False

True or false: The word 'counselor' refers to any professional who practices counseling, regardless of the type of counseling?

True

True or false: Effective counselors are authentic, sincere, and honest, but they do not respect and appreciate themselves?

False

True or false: School counselors or guidance counselors work solely on academic issues and do not address social or personal obstacles?

False

True or false: The human dimension of therapy and the meetings that occur between therapist and client are what heals the suffering client, rather than just the theories and techniques?

True

Learn about the professional relationship of counseling and how it empowers individuals, families, and groups to achieve mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Explore the historical development of counseling and the evolution of the counselor's identity from early moralistic advice-giving to modern professional practice.

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