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MODULE 4

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Objectives:
At the end of this
module, I can identify the
settings where counselors
are found.
 Professional counselors
are trained and licensed to provide
psychological services in different
settings. They study the
characteristics of the clients their
needs, and the environment that
shapes these individuals.
These are some of the settings where professional
counselors provide services:
1.Government Settings.
They provide counseling and other
guidance services to individuals referred by
government agencies to address the clientele`s
socio-emotional needs.
Examples:
1. Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD)
2. Barangay Offices
2. Private Practice.
 Either part time or full time
private practice
 They may practice as an
individual or in partnership with
other groups.
 They may also establish their
own guidance centers or private
clinics
3. Civil Society.
Means general population or the
public.
 In this settings counselors work in
parishes or churches to provide
services to various groups, such as
those with moral or spiritual issues
and concerns.
4. Schools.
Provide programs and services that
address the cognitive, social,
emotional, moral and spiritual needs of
students
Provide activities to help students
cope with their academic requirements
and challenges
Guide the students to plan their future
5. Community.
Deal with a diverse group ad number
of societal concerns ranging from the
developmental needs to crises
requiring immediate attention.
Example:
1. Drug Awareness
2. Career Information
3. Sex Education
Thank You
 Prepare ¼ sheet of
paper and identify
the following
settings:
1.Counselors working on this settings
focus on the clients academic and
personal needs.

2.Preventive activities such as drug

awareness, career information, and
sex education are provided in this
settings to provide clients with greater
understanding on certain issues.
3. Guidance counselors working in
this settings work in partnership with
social workers to promote
psychological well being.

4. Working in this settings allows the

guidance counselors to work in a part
time or full time basis.
5. In this settings, counselors
work in parishes or churches to
provide services to various
groups, such as those with
moral or spiritual issues and
concerns.