QUESTION 1:
What do you understand by the term Counseling?
In what ways is it similar and/or different from Psychotherapy?
Give a detailed explanation of different aims of Counseling Process.
QUESTION 2:
“Just as any house must stand on a strong foundation, so must therapists begin with certain basic skills.” (Moursund. J & Kenny, M.C, 2002) Define and describe the therapeutic benefit of five of the following skills:
- Paraphrasing
- Perception Checks
- Summaries
- I-Statements
- Goal Setting
- Using Questions
- Feedback
- Advice
QUESTION 3:
Explore the crucial characteristics that you need to attend to throughout an initial interview with a prospective client?
QUESTION 4:
Describe and clarify the emotional work that occurs throughout the middle phase of the Therapeutic Process.
QUESTION 5:
Explore the use of the following dynamics within the therapeutic relationship:
- Silence
- Resistance
- Getting Unstuck
- Agreement & Disagreement
QUESTION 6:
Describe the type of work involved throughout the final phase of the Therapeutic Process?
QUESTION 7:
Explore the feelings of anger, sadness, fear and guilt, as they pertain to the termination phase of the Therapeutic Process?