Counseling and advising

Counseling and advising
Types of Counseling

1. I am Tlaleng Piiti , student number 2021/2336. A third year student at Lesotho C ollege of E ducation . My presentation is about counselling versus advising .

2. Counselling And Advising Counselling - is a talking therapy that involves a trained therapist listening to one (client) and helping them to find ways to deal with emotional issues. Advising is a piece of suggestion provided by anyone.

3. Counseling vs advising counseling It is objective and non-judgmental Allows a client to explore and decide what’s best for them A counselor is not blamed if things go wrong It is a two-way communication Advising It can be subjective and judgmental Lets the advisor decide for the advisee Advisee blames the advisor if things go wrong One way communication

4. Types of counselling Individual counseling Peer counselling Group counselling

5. Individual counseling –a process which is usually one on one basic between a willing client and a professional counsellor aimed at helping a client to deal with his or her problems.

6. Advantages of individual counselling .It improves self awareness .It enables better communication . It ensures confidentially . Promotes a good therapeutic relationship between the client and a counselor Disadvantages of individual counselling . There is no peer interaction .It is more expensive than other types of counselling .Clients lack support from fellow mates . Some clients find it difficult to focus on themselves and express their emotions

7. Peer counselling – is an interactive relationship between age groups to influence positive change. It is facilitated by a peer who has received training in basic skills.

8. Advantages of peer counseling Gives the ability to talk to others and avoid being the center of attention. It is free of charge. It helps to reduce certain problems. Provides knowledge, experience, emotional or practical to help each other. Disadvantages of peer counseling • There is less of personal focus as well as privacy. •Not a professional service. •Less confidentiality.

9. Group counselling – usually comprises of six to eight members who meet face to face with a group of counsellors and talk about what most concerns them.

10. Advantages of group counselling It helps to develop healthy coping skills. It is cheaper than individual counselling. It provides a safety net Disadvantages of group counselling •It may enhance rejection. •There may be personality conflicts. •Less confidentiality

11. Some basic counselling skills •Attending behavior •Closed and open-ended questions •Paraphrase •Summary •Reflection