An interaction which occurs between

two individuals, a counselor and a

client that takes place in a professional
settings initiated and maintained as a
means of facilitating changes in the
behavior of a client.
(Harold & Pauline Repensky, 1952).

Counseling is not:
information giving;
(although information may be given counseling)
dispensing advice;
influencing attitudes, beliefs and behaviors by
persuading, compelling or threatening;
selection and assignment of
persons for jobs and activities ;
interviewing alone.

Goals of Counseling:
The Ultimate goal of counseling is HUMAN GROWTH
Behavioral Changes
changes which enable the client to live
a more productive, satisfying life with
regards to relationships, academic
endeavors, job experiences, etc.
Positive Mental Attitude
The
attainment
of
integration,
adjustment and positive identification
with others. It also aims to preserve
and restore mental health and develop
self-esteem
and
though
greater
awareness and acceptance of ones
talents and limitations.

Problem Resolution
resolution of whatever problem that clients
cannot resolve by themselves;
relieving suffering and disability that is
brought to counseling setting.
Personal Effectiveness
commit himself to projects investing time and
energy and willing to take appropriate
economic, psychological and physical risks;
recognize, define and solve problems-s/he is
reasonably consistent across and with in
his/her typical role situation;
control impulses and produce appropriate
responses to frustration, hostility and
ambiguity.

Decision Making
to help the client make decisions
that are of critical importance to
him/her knowing why and how
s/he
made
it,
taking
consequences
that
follow
cognizant of the values that
prompted him/her to chose from
several alternatives found.

Two important things to

remember in counseling:

Personal characteristics of the counselor

Self-understanding by knowing
about ourselves we are better
able to evaluate and control our
own behavior and we can more
fully appreciate the feelings and
actions of others. Can be
achieved through:
reflection when alone
inventory of our own strengths and
weaknesses
discuss the results with respected
friend or experienced counselor
ask the Holy Spirit to guide the

Psychological Characteristics
Understanding of Others
listening carefully, watching the
counselees behavior during the
interview, attempting to see
things from his personal
perspective. We demonstrate
our interest and concern.

Acceptance genuine
respect and interest in the
counselee as a person
rather than a case.

Social Distance must be sufficiently

detached to be objective but
sufficiently involved to feel with the
counselee.
Ability to get along with people - the key to
success is not so much on the techniques
employed, important as they are,-rather it is
the total attitude of the counselor, how he
feels about people, what he believes about
them and about himself.
Experience greater experience often show
more self-confidence and an increased
ability to understand, accept, and
successfully help their counselees.

 Cooperative
Interested
Willing to change

Before the Session:

Preparation
Be ready have enough time, review the case
history, commit the session to
God, acceptance, small talk

After the Session:

Reassurance
Supporting

General Counseling STRATEGIES

Relationship Strategies:
attending
accepting
emphatic understanding
being genuine and transparent
respecting
listening
responding
caring
ensuring emotional security

Interviewing Strategies
responding to verbal & non-verbal messages
clarifying,
reflecting
inquiring
summarizing

Assessment Strategies
evaluating clients situation
assessing the clients coping level
helping the client explore suitable alternatives
determining appropriate resources and referrals
Insight Strategies
facilitating the discovery of conflicts
helping the client understand cognitions
dealing with the clients conscious, unconscious and
altered thoughts.

Basic Counseling Techniques

1. Acceptance
10.Interpretation
2. Clarification
11. Positive
3. Interpellation
Reinforcement
4. Confrontation
12.Reassurance
5. Contingency Management
6. Exploring
14. Restatement
7. Facilitation
15. Summary
8. General Lead
1 6.Reflecting/feelings
9. Guiding

Mellas Wellness Center

Spottswood Methodist Center
Kidapawan City

Framer Cristy P. Mella

Psychologist

Mobile #: 09058120010
Landline #: (064)2783469
Email: mwellnesss@yahoo.com