Counselling Process

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.”

Counselling aims to...Assist an individual towards:

self-knowledgeself-realizationself-development

Purposes of Counselling

It is for…

A - assistanceD - developmentV - vast informationI - inspiration S - solutionE - encouragement

Counselling Process

Stage One

Relationship

building

Stage Two

Assessment

and diagnosis

Stage Three

Formulation of

counseling goals

Stage Four

Intervention and

problem solving

Stage Five

Termination and Follow

Up

Stage Six

Research and

evaluation

Six Stages

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

Stage Two: Assessment and diagnosisAssessing through: observation

Inquiry Associate facts Make Hypotheses Record Information

Stage Three: Formulation of counseling goals

Five Categories of Counseling GoalsNystul (2003)

1. To change an unwanted or unwelcome behavior2. To better cope3. To make and implement decisions4. To enhance relationships5. To help client’s journey of growth toward achieving potential

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.

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.

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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