Counseling Clients: Characteristics & Needs PDF

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This document provides an overview of counseling clients, including their diverse needs, perspectives, and contexts. It also explains key terminology related to counseling and different types of mental illnesses, such as neuroticism and personality disorders. The presentation is likely intended for students or professionals in the psychological or counseling fields.

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# Describing Counseling Clients This presentation aims to describe the characteristics of clients and audiences receiving services from various counseling professions. Clients seek guidance and support to achieve behavioral or attitudinal changes, or to fulfill their life goals. ## Understanding C...

# Describing Counseling Clients This presentation aims to describe the characteristics of clients and audiences receiving services from various counseling professions. Clients seek guidance and support to achieve behavioral or attitudinal changes, or to fulfill their life goals. ## Understanding Client Needs ### Core Needs Clients have diverse needs depending on their context. Counseling professionals must apply specific methods to address each client's unique requirements. ### Client Perspective Understanding the client's perspective is crucial in the counseling process. Their experiences and viewpoints are vital in developing an effective counseling plan. ## Counseling Terminology ### Voluntary Client Individuals who willingly seek assistance from a counselling professional due to problems or difficulties they cannot manage alone. ### Involuntary Client Individuals in need of help but do not consider seeking it because they believe they can handle their problems or are unaware of where to seek help. ### Clientele Individuals receiving services from a counseling professional. ### Counseling The process of assisting and guiding clients, especially by trained professionals, to resolve personal, social, or psychological problems. ## Additional Terminology 1. **Reality:** The truthful and objective view of the existing condition or situation. 2. **Counselor:** A mental health professional who helps people with physical, emotional, and mental health problems to improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of anxiety, and resolve crises. 3. **Client:** The person receiving services from a therapist or mental health professional. 4. **Audience:** Individuals and groups of people receiving services from various counseling professions. ## Types of Mental Illness ### Neurotic A long-term tendency to be in a negative state. People with neuroticism more frequently experience negative emotions such as sadness, guilt, envy, anger, and anxiety. ### Psychotic A more serious mental illness causing abnormal thinking and perception. ### Personality Disorder A long-term pattern of unhealthy and inflexible thinking and behavior. These behaviors cause serious problems in relationships and work. ## Neuroticism: A Personality Trait 1. **Definition:** Neuroticism is a personality trait involving a long-term tendency to be in a negative or anxious emotional state. 2. **Effects:** People with high neuroticism are more prone to experiencing negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, and anger. 3. **Treatment:** Various treatments exist for neuroticism, including therapy and medication. ## Understanding Clients: A General Overview - **Diversity** - **Needs** - **Perspectives** - **Context** Clients vary in their needs, perspectives, and contexts. Understanding these is crucial to providing the best possible counseling. ## Examples of Clients 1. **Students** - Students may seek counseling help for issues such as academics, stress, and relationships. 2. **Workers** - Workers may seek counseling help for issues such as work, stress, and relationships. 3. **Families** - Families may seek counseling help for issues such as communication, conflict, and child-rearing challenges.

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