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A counselor is working with a client who is struggling to make a decision about their career path. Which function of a counselor is MOST directly applicable in this situation?
A counselor is working with a client who is struggling to make a decision about their career path. Which function of a counselor is MOST directly applicable in this situation?
- Career assistance (correct)
- Consultation
- Evaluation
- Assessment
A counselor is asked to provide feedback on the effectiveness of a new group therapy program. Which role is exemplified in this scenario?
A counselor is asked to provide feedback on the effectiveness of a new group therapy program. Which role is exemplified in this scenario?
- Consultation
- Evaluation (correct)
- Research
- Assessment
A counselor is working with a client who has expressed a desire to explore their values and beliefs, with the goal of gaining a better understanding of themselves. Which role of counselors MOST directly supports this client's goal?
A counselor is working with a client who has expressed a desire to explore their values and beliefs, with the goal of gaining a better understanding of themselves. Which role of counselors MOST directly supports this client's goal?
- Providing a diagnosis of the client's mental health condition.
- Assisting the client in decision-making.
- Establishing a professional relationship characterized by warmth, trust, and confidentiality. (correct)
- Administering standardized tests to measure the client's personality traits.
A counselor consults with a client's teacher to gather more information about the client's behavior in the classroom. Which function is the counselor performing?
A counselor consults with a client's teacher to gather more information about the client's behavior in the classroom. Which function is the counselor performing?
Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies the ethical principle of autonomy in counseling?
Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies the ethical principle of autonomy in counseling?
A counselor decides to implement a new therapeutic technique with a client. To adhere to the principle of nonmaleficence, what should the counselor do FIRST?
A counselor decides to implement a new therapeutic technique with a client. To adhere to the principle of nonmaleficence, what should the counselor do FIRST?
A counselor is working with two clients from different cultural backgrounds. To uphold the principle of justice, what is the MOST important consideration for the counselor?
A counselor is working with two clients from different cultural backgrounds. To uphold the principle of justice, what is the MOST important consideration for the counselor?
A counselor promises a client that they will be available for sessions every week at a specific time. What ethical principle does this BEST represent?
A counselor promises a client that they will be available for sessions every week at a specific time. What ethical principle does this BEST represent?
A counselor, during an initial session, actively listens, acknowledges the client's feelings, and uses minimal encouragers like "I see" and "Tell me more." Which counseling skill is the counselor demonstrating?
A counselor, during an initial session, actively listens, acknowledges the client's feelings, and uses minimal encouragers like "I see" and "Tell me more." Which counseling skill is the counselor demonstrating?
A counselor concludes a session by briefly reiterating the main points discussed and outlining the next steps. What skill is the counselor demonstrating?
A counselor concludes a session by briefly reiterating the main points discussed and outlining the next steps. What skill is the counselor demonstrating?
Flashcards
Counselors
Counselors
Professionally trained individuals who assist clients experiencing difficulties through the counseling process.
Role of Counselors
Role of Counselors
To assist clients reach their full potential by building a warm, trusting, and confidential relationship.
Assessment (Counseling)
Assessment (Counseling)
Gathering client information to get a well-rounded view, often using tests.
Career Assistance
Career Assistance
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Consultation (Counseling)
Consultation (Counseling)
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Research (Counseling)
Research (Counseling)
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Evaluation (Counseling)
Evaluation (Counseling)
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Attending Behavior
Attending Behavior
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Autonomy (Ethics)
Autonomy (Ethics)
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Nonmaleficence (Ethics)
Nonmaleficence (Ethics)
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Study Notes
- Counselors are trained professionals who assist clients facing difficulties through the counseling process.
Roles of Counselors
- Counselors help clients reach their full potential by building professional relationships characterized by warmth, trust, and confidentiality.
- Counseling sessions aid clients in self-awareness, self-acceptance, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Functions of Counselors
- Counselors systematically gather client information to gain a well-rounded understanding of them.
- Assessment involves administering and interpreting standardized tests like personality, IQ, and career inventory tests.
- Career assistance helps clients explore options via holistic career development programs, education, and counseling.
- Consultation involves counselors conferring with a third party to help clients address their needs.
- Research helps advance the counseling profession by discovering new knowledge, advancing current knowledge, and substantiating theories.
- Evaluation assesses the effectiveness of activities, interventions, and personnel.
Competencies of Counselors
- Counselors need knowledge of counseling techniques and theories gained through academic preparation and training.
- Mastery of theories is essential for using appropriate scientific and behavioral practices to address diverse client needs.
- Attending behavior shows interest, acceptance, and full attention to client disclosures.
- Questioning is essential for gathering client information to assess concerns and navigate the counseling conversation, using both open and closed questions.
- Encouraging skills use verbal and nonverbal strategies to motivate clients to keep talking.
- Paraphrasing reflects the content and thoughts of clients.
- Summarizing recaps sessions or reviews previous sessions.
Career Opportunities for Counselors
- A graduate program in guidance and counseling or counseling psychology is typically required.
- The Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 mandates that counselors obtain a professional license through examination.
- Eligibility for the licensure examination requires a bachelor's degree in guidance and counseling, or related fields, plus a master's degree in guidance and counseling from an accredited institution.
Ethical Principles for Counselors
- Autonomy respects freedom of choice and self-determination. Clients have the right to make their own decisions, provided their actions do not harm themselves or others. Counselors do not impose their values or decisions on clients.
- Nonmaleficence means avoiding harm. Techniques used in sessions should not harm clients.
- Justice is fairness. Counseling services should be available to all clients regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnolinguistic group, or socioeconomic class.
- Fidelity is faithfulness and honoring commitments. Counselors should be honest in all dealings with clients.
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