PROFESSIONALS AND PRACTITIONERS IN COUNSELING Lesson 3 Mr. Resty Hezron C. Damaso ------------------------------- JSH & SHS Teacher
OBJECTIVE: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO: Show understanding of the roles and functions of counseling Identify specific areas of specialization of counselors Identify career opportunities for counselors Show understanding and value rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities Distinguish between ethnical and unethical behaviors among counselors
WHAT IS COUNSELING ? PROCESS OF GUIDING A PERSON DURING A STAGE OF LIFE WHEN REASSESSMENTS OR DECISIONS HAVE TO BE MADE ABOUT HIM/HERSELF AND HIS/HER LIFE COURSE (SAMPA, 2017 P. 11) IT IS A PURPOSEFUL, PRIVATE CONVERSATION ARISING FROM THE INTENTION OF ONE PERSON (COUPLE OR FAMILY) TO REFLECT ON AND RESOLVE A PROBLEM IN LIVING, AND THE WILLINGNESS OF ANOTHER PERSON TO ASSIST IN THAT ENDEAVOUR (MCLEOD, 2013 P. 7)WHAT IS COUNSELING?
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS of counseling INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT SEEKS TO IDENTIFY THE CHARACTERISTICS AND POTENTIAL OF EVERY CLIENT INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING CLIENT CENTERED PROCESS THAT DEMAND CONFIDENTIALITY. RELATIONSHIP IS ESTABLISHED BETWEEN COUNSELOR AND CLIENT
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS of counseling GROUP COUNSELING & GUIDANCE GROUPS ARE MEANS OF PROVIDING ORGANIZED AND PLANNED ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COUNSELOR PROVIDES ASSISTANCE THROUGH GROUP COUNSELING AND GROUP GUIDANCE CAREER ASSISTANCE COUNSELORS ARE CALLED ON TO PROVIDE CAREER PLANNING AND ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS of counseling PLACEMENT AND FOLLOW UP A SERVICE OF SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS WITH EMPHASIS ON EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENTS IN COURSE AND PROGRAMS REFERRAL PRACTICE OF HELPING CLIENTS FIND NEEDED EXPERT ASSISTANCE THAT THE REFERRING COUNSELOR CAN'T PROVIDE
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS of counseling CONSULTATION PROCESS OF HELPING A CLIENT THROUGH A THIRD PARTY OF HELPING SYSTEM IMPROVE ITS SERVICES TO ITS CLIENTELE RESEARCH IT CAN PROVIDE EMPIRICALLY BASED DATA RELEVANT TO THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE COUNSELING
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS of counseling EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COUNSELOR'S ACTIVITIES AND OUTGROWTH OF DEMAND THAT SCHOOLS AND OTHER TAX SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS BE HELD FOR THEIR ACTIONS PREVENTION INCLUDES PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH PRIMARY PREVENTION USING A SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
COMPETENCIES OF COUNSELORS Interpersonal Skills- “Be Present ” Personal Beliefs and Attitudes- ”Capacity to accept others” Conceptual Ability- “Ability to Understand/Asses the Client’s problems” Personal Soundness- “Self Confidence” Mastery Of Techniques- ”Effectiveness of intervention” Ability to understand and work within social Openness t o learning and inquiry - Capacity to be curious about client's backgrounds and problems
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION OF COUNSELORS
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING Marriage and Family Counseling refers to establish an encouraging relationship with a couple or family and appreciate the complication in the Family system.
Child and Adolescent counseling is developing area of expertise in the counseling profession. Common problems include child abuse and neglect, child/adolescent depression, and antisocial behavior. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING
GROUP COUNSELING .Group Counseling is a dynamic field in the counseling profession. Group counseling as a practice can be located in most counseling programs and becomes an essential part of the counselor’s system.
CAREER COUNSELING Career counseling is an evolving and challenging counseling field. This type of Counseling aids individuals on decisions and planning concerning their career.
SCHOOL COUNSELING School counseling refers to the process of reaching out to students with concerns on drugs, Family and Peers, or Gang involvement. School counselors links with relevant community agencies and closely coordinates with key stakeholders in the school and family.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Mental health Counseling is manifested in the challenges posed by its clientele with mental disorders. Mental health counselors have to be inventive and creative to address these problems. The Job requires patience, Humility, Kindness , and compassion.
RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF COUNSELORS RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF COUNSELORS
Code of ethics which are incorporated in the code of ethics of the american counceling association.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF COUNCELORS Rights to Privacy- Councelors respect a client’s right to privacy and avoid illegal and unwarranted disclosures of unwarranted information. Group Add Families- In Group Work, Councelors clearly define confidentiality and parameters for the specific group being entered and discuss difficulties related to confidentiality involved in group work.
Minor Incompetent Clients- When counseling Clients who are minors or individuals who are unable to give voluntary, informed consent, parents or guardians may be included in the counseling process as appropriate. Records- Counselors maintain records necessary for rendering professional services to their clients and as required by laws, Regulations and etc,.
Research and Training- Use of data derived from counseling relationships for purposes of training, research, or publication is confined to content that is disguised to ensure the anonymity of the individuals involved. Consultation- Information obtained in a consulting relationship is discussed for professional purposes only with persons clearly concerned with the case.
PROFESSIONAL R ESPONSIBILI TY
SEATWORK TIME!!!
TEST I. Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if the statement is FALSE 1. Councilors can have any kind of intimacies to his/her client 2. Councilors does not need to be curious about the clients' background 3. Councilors can charge hidden fees to its client 4. Councilors should respect the differences and backgrounds of their clients 5. Counseling is a helping profession
TEST II. Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer to each question 1.) The practice of helping clients find needed expert assistance that the referring counselor can't provide. a. Career Assistance b. Consultation C. Referral 2.) Which of the following is not a responsibility of a professional counselor? a. decide what choice you should make b. take steps to improve their skills and knowledge c. practice only within the boundary of their education 3.) Helping couples and families discover opportunities for effective family living. Which area of specialization this belongs to? a. Group Counseling b. Child and Adolescent Counseling c. Marriage and Family Counseling
4.) A counselor should tell the client what he/she needs to do. a. TRUE b. FALSE 5.) Which is the ability/competence a counselor should have? a. have irrational beliefs b. understand and assess the client's problem = answer c. impose their personal beliefs to the client
TEST III. Read each question carefully and identify the correct answer 1.It is the role of role or function of counseling that seek to identify the characteristics and potential of every client 2. It is one of the competencies of counselors that states that they have the ability to understand and assess the client's problems 3.It is about the counselors clearly explain the clients all financial arrangements 4. It refers to the process of reaching out to students with concerns on drugs, family and peers, etc.. 5.It is a process of helping a client through a third party or helping system
ANSWERS: TEST I. 1. F 2. F 3. F 4. T 5. T TEST II. 1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. B TEST III. 1. INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT 2.CONCEPTUAL ABILITY 3.FEES 4. SCHOOL COUNSELING 5.CONSULTATION