Counseling (Educational Psychology).pptx

Educational Psychology

1. COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

2. 'Counseling is an umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their wellbeing.'

3. Counseling It  is a type of talking therapy that allows a person to talk about their problems and feelings in a confidential and dependable environment . A counselor is trained to listen with sympathy. They can help you deal with any negative thoughts and feelings you have.

4. What is counseling used for? Talking therapies such as counseling can be used to help with many different mental health conditions, including: Depression Anxiety post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) long-term illnesses. Eating disorders, such as anorexia ( an eating disorder characterized by a low weight, fear of gaining weight, a strong desire to be thin) and bulimia (is an eating disorder in which a person has regular episodes of eating a very large amount of food (bingeing) during which the person feels a loss of control over eating) Drug misuse. 

5. How counseling can help? Counseling aims to help you deal with and overcome issues that are causing emotional pain or making you feel uncomfortable . It can provide a safe and regular space for you to talk and explore difficult feelings . The counselor is there to support you and respect your views. They won't usually give advice, but will help you find your own insights into and understanding of your problems.

6. Conti . . . . . cope with a relationship breakdown Deal with work-related stress Manage issues preventing you achieving your ambitions Deal with feelings of depression or sadness, and have a more positive outlook on life Deal with feelings of anxiety, helping you worry less about things  Understand yourself and your problems better Feel more confident Develop a better understanding of other people's points of view

7. What to expect from counseling During your counseling sessions, you'll be encouraged to express your feelings and emotions. By discussing your concerns with you, the counselor can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, as well as identifying ways of finding your own solutions to problems . It can be a great relief to share your worries and fears with someone who acknowledges your feelings and is able to help you reach a positive solution.

8. Counseling can take place Face to face Individually or in a group Over the phone By email Using a specialized computer program You may be offered counseling as a single session , as a short course of sessions over a few weeks or months, or as a longer course that lasts for several months or years.

9. Who provides counseling? As counseling involves talking about sensitive issues and revealing personal thoughts and feelings, your counselor should be experienced and professionally qualified . Different healthcare professionals may be trained in counseling or qualified to provide psychological therapies.

10. Conti . . . . . Counselors : trained to provide counseling to help you cope better with your life and any issues you have clinical and counseling psychologists  : healthcare professionals who specialize in assessing and treating mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological therapies. Psychiatrists : qualified medical doctors who've received further training in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.

11. Conti . . . . Psychotherapists: similar to counselors, but they've usually received more extensive training; they're also often qualified applied psychologists or psychiatrists cognitive behavioral psychotherapists : may come from a variety of professional backgrounds and have received training in cognitive behavior therapy; they should be registered and qualified.

12. GUIDANCE Guidance refers to an advice or a relevant piece of information provided by a superior , to resolve a problem or overcome from difficulty. It assists the person in choosing the best alternative.

13. Conti . . . . . Guidance is a kind of advice or help given to the individual’s especially students, on matters like choosing a course of study or career, work or preparing for vocation , from a person who is superior in the respective field or an expert. It is the process of guiding, supervising or directing a person for a particular course of action.

14. Conti . . . . The process aims at making students or individuals aware of the rightness or wrongness of their choices and importance of their decision , on which their future depends. It is a service that assists students in selecting the most appropriate course for them, to discover and develop their psychological and educational abilities and ambitions. Guidance results in self-development and helps a person to plan his present and future wisely.

15. Differences Between Guidance and Counseling Advice or a relevant piece of information given by a superior, to resolve a problem or overcome from difficulty, is known as guidance. Counseling refers to a professional advice given by a counselor to an individual to help him in overcoming from personal or psychological problems. Guidance is defensive in nature, whereas counseling tends to be healing, therapeutic or remedial. Guidance assists the person in choosing the best alternative. But counseling, tends to change the point of view to help him get the solution by himself or herself.

16. Conti . . . . Guidance is a inclusive process; that has an external approach. On the other hand, counseling focuses on the in-depth and inward analysis of the problem, until client understands and overcome it completely. Guidance is taken on education and career related issues whereas counseling is taken when the problem is related to personal and socio-psychological issues . Guidance is given by a guide who can be any person superior or an expert in a particular field. As opposed to counseling, which is provided by counselors, who possess a high level of skill and experienced through professional training.

17. Conti . . . . Guidance can be open and so the level of privacy is less . Unlike counseling, wherein complete secrecy is maintained. Guidance can be given to an individual or group of individuals at a time. On the contrary, counseling is always one to one. In the guidance, the guide takes the decision for the client . In contrast to counseling, where the counselor allows the client to take decisions on his own .

18. Counseling in Career Development Career planning and exploration through the career developing program Individual planning to help students plan, monitor and manages their own academic, personal and career development goals and progress towards them Exploration of post- secondary options for students, including career/technical training, two and four-year college, military and school-to-work transitions Personal and crisis counseling and referrals to appropriate community resources

19. Conti . . . . Counseling and Guidance counselors evaluate students' abilities, interests and personalities to develop realistic academic and career goals. They use interviews, counseling sessions and aptitude assessment tests to evaluate and advise students. They also provide career information and implement career education programs. These counselors also work with younger students who have academic and social development problems or other special needs. They assist them in finding special education programs, agencies or organizations who can help prepare them for a future career despite their disabilities.

20. The process of C areer C ounseling Provision of VR can require input from professionals from many different disciplines , including medical professionals, disability advisers and career counselors. According to the  Vocational Rehabilitation Association (VRA), the techniques used can include:

21. assessment and evaluation goal setting and intervention planning provision of health advice and promotion, in support of returning to work support for self-management of health conditions career (vocational) counseling individual and group counseling focused on facilitating adjustments to the medical and psychological impact of disability

22. program evaluation interventions to remove environmental, employment and attitudinal problems consultation services among multiple parties and regulatory systems job analysis, job development, and placement services, including assistance with employment and job accommodations The provision of consultation about and access to rehabilitation technology.  

23. Vocational counselor Specialized within the field of counseling knowledge of the client’s disabilities and of environmental factors that interact with those disabilities, identify problems, barriers, and possiblities of an individual belief, in the dignity and worth of all people

24. Role of counselor Assess the individual’s interests, skills and abilities and weaknesses as well Clarify career goals, understand the world of work and develop career management skills. Assist with decisions about initial courses of vocational training, further education and training . Use of community members such as employers to provide occupational and educational advice and information.

25. Conti . . . . . . Print base, computer base or online services to produce information about job, career and vocational training to help individuals to make career decision. use test results as diagnostic aid Helps in job placement and follow up .

26. Conti . . . . . Helps in reintegration of self-image and reformulation of personal goal to enhance the person’s motivation to assume or resume a vocational role. Recommends occupational and educational materials for client to explore vocational alternatives. Conduct Interviews

27. Conti . . . . . Counselor Identifying community agencies and resources Ensuring continuity of services to clients

28. Counseling Skills Counselors are the heart of the school. They are skilled and professionally trained personnel in; Creating a safe school environment where children can learn. Helping students to develop thinking skills and decision making. Helping students to learn anger management, conflict resolution, and meditation skills. Providing a comprehensive guidance program available for all students. Collaborating with administrators, faculty, and supporting staff in meeting students' needs. Coordinating referrals to outside agencies.. Serving as a liaison between home, school and community. Enhancing student career awareness and development.

29. Conti . . . . The specific functions of counselor’s include: i ) Orientation of students ii) Students appraisal iii) Educational and occupational information service iv) Holding counseling interviews v) Placement vi) Research and evaluation

30. Ethical Standards and Issues in Counseling Ethical codes or standards reflect the norms of the society. These are designed to provide guidelines for behavior. Self-regulation is measured through ethical codes and the given standards. They protect members from practices that may result in public criticism. They help to protect counselors if they are blamed by the public or client.

31. Unethical Behavior: Incompetence Lack of integrity Violating confidences Exceeding the level of professional competence Imposing values on clients Improper advertising

32. Testing Procedures in Counseling An initial information gathering exercise is required to be carried out before guidance and counseling of the children to ascertain the needs of the disabled child and his/her family. On the basis of these information a guidance and counseling program is prepared.

33. Conti . . . .   1. Identify children in need in its area and provide information about services. 2. Maintain a register of disabled children. 3. Provide services for disabled children which minimize the effect of their disabilities and give them the opportunity to lead lives as normal as possible. 4. Provide for children living with their families the following: a. Advice, guidance and counseling. b. Occupational, social, cultural or recreational activities. c. Home help (which may include laundry facilities). d. Facilities for or assistance with travel to and from home, to take advantage of services. e. Assistance to enable child and family to have a holiday.

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