COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Counseling may be defined as -the process of helping another person help him/herself. It is a relationship where :
- Someone is seeking help
- Someone is willing to give help “whols
- Capable of or trained to help
- In a setting that permits help to be given & received
It may be conducted with persons who are considered to be functioning well and those who are perceived to be experiencing more serious problems.
- A counselor’s role is to help the client help himself or herself.
- Counseling can be done with an individual or with couples or families
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Acc, to the ACA, counseling is
“The application of mental health, psychological or human development principles, through cognitive, affective,- behavioral or systemic interventions, strategies that address wellness, personal growth, or career development:as well as pathology.’ –
“Counseling is a series of direct contacts with the individual which aims to offer him assistance (
in changing his attitudes and behaviours” — Carl Roger
Counselling involves the following :
- Interactive relationship
- Collaboration
- Set of clinical skills & teaching techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Formal record
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Counseling is Not :
- Giving of information, though information maybe presgnt
- Giving of advice
- The influencing of attitudes, beliefs & behaviours by persuading, admonishing, thretening of compelling
Purpose of Counseling
- Owning ploblcms and issues
- Developing understanding of problems and issues
- Acquiring new behaviours and actions
- Developing effective relationships
Aims of Counseling
- To create an emotionally safe space
- Tocreate an accepting, caring relationship in which the client can explore, discover and clarify ways of living more satisfyingly and resourcefully
- To focus on growth and change
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Other Aims
- Reducing tension
- Reducing conflict
- Increasing understanding
- Increasing self-acceptance
- Exploring problem-solving options
- Improving interpersonal relationships
- Providing information, when appropriate
Areas of Counseling Psychology
- Anxiety
- Depression (mild)
- Marital and Family Counseling
- Divorce
- Abuse (physical/emotional/sexual)
- School related problems
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma
- Interpersonal Issues
- Conflict resolution
- Special Population/minorities
- Stress Management
- Anger Management
- Career Counseling
- Grief Counseling
- Self esteem issues
- Crisis intervention
- Physical injury/illness
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Counselling Intervention to regain confidence and concentration