Counselling Process

Meaning, Purpose and Six Stages in doing such --- All about councelling!

1. Counselling Process

2. Counselling ... Williamson “It is a means of helping people to learn how to solve their own problems.” Carl Rogers (1965) “It is a definitely structured relationship which allows the client to gain an understanding of himself to a degree which enables him to take positive steps in the light of his new orientation.” Jones “ It is an activity in which all facts are gathered and focused on the particular problem of the counselee, who is then given direct and personal help.”

3. Counselling aims to... A ssist an individual towards: self-knowledge self-realization self-development

4. Purposes of Counselling It is for… A - assistance D - development V - vast information I - inspiration S - solution E - encouragement

5. Counselling Process Six Stages

6. Stage One: Relationship building Introduce yourself. Listen attentively. Always address the person by his or her name. Ensure physical comfort. Observe non-verbal communication.

7. Stage Two: Assessment and diagnosis Assessing through: observation Inquiry Associate facts Make Hypotheses Record Information

8. Stage Three: Formulation of counseling goals Five Categories of Counseling Goals Nystul (2003) 1. To change an unwanted or unwelcome behavior 2 . To better cope 3 . To make and implement decisions 4 . To enhance relationships 5 . To help client’s journey of growth toward achieving potential

9. Stage Four: Intervention and problem solving Characteristics of a good treatment plan… *goals are clearly defined and reachable *plan able to be adapted with time *positive and action-oriented focus Essential to an effective plan…is client’s motivation and willingness to follow it.

10. Stage Five: Termination and Follow Up Role to review progress Think of this as a means of empowering the client. Termination considered not just at end of successful relationship, but also is considered when it seems counseling is not being helpful.

11. Stage Six: Research and evaluation Really completed throughout the counseling process – reflected in… *Generating hypotheses *Trying intervention strategies *Determining if/when goal is met A plan for evaluation

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