GOALS & SCOPE OF COUNSELING

There are many approaches to help clients move towards growth and problem-resolution. often counselors will provide them with opportunities to learn new skills and coping mechanism while also increasing their self-understanding and insight. Counselors may also examine past patters to help them assess in a healthier way their current/past relationships, decision-making, and family dynamics. With the help of their counselors, clients will better understand their strengths and abilities to manage life challenges which can be very important in achieving their therapeutic goals.

1. GOALS & SCOPE OF COUNSELING

2. GOALS

3. According to Gibson and Mitchell (2003), the following are the goals of counseling:

4. According to Gibson and Mitchell (2003), the following are the goals of counseling:

5. According to Gibson and Mitchell (2003), the following are the goals of counseling:

6. SCOPE OF COUNSELING Clients are encouraged to meet with a counselor even if they are not sure that they need counseling. Any client facing problems are encouraged to see a counselor. The scope of counseling covers various aspects of human life including:

7. The scope of counseling covers various aspects of human life including: 3. Cognitive – relates to the study habits, academic performance, irrational thoughts, etc. 4. Behavioral – contains absenteeism, bullying, restlessness, misbehavior, etc. 5. Psychological – comprises of personality development, stress, etc.

8. 6. Emotional –embraces to anger management issues, phobias, mild anxiety, etc. 7. Spiritual – covers spiritual beliefs, guidance, confusions, etc.

9. However, counseling does not deal with the clinical cases such as mental illness, requiring medication and psychotherapy.

10. There are many approaches to help clients move towards growth and problem-resolution. Often counselors will provide them with opportunities to learn new skills and coping mechanisms while also increasing their self-understanding and insight. Counselors may also examine past patterns to help them assess in a healthier way their current/ past relationships, decision-making, and family dynamics. With the help of their counselors, clients will better understand their strengths and abilities to manage life challenges which can be very important in achieving their therapeutic goals.

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