Counseling 101 Module 1
Counseling 101 Module 1
Basic Concept of Counseling
Introduce the basic concept of counseling
Counseling is a widely used term that refers to giving professional guidance to an individual
In essence, counseling is a structured and systematic process
Role of the Counselor
Discuss the roll of the counselor in the counseling environment
Usually two persons joins counseling, the counselor or therapist and the client.
The counselor should not allow anything to compromise his or her relationship with the client
Role of Active Listening in Counseling
Identify the role of active listening in counseling
Active listening is the practice of listening to a speaker and providing feedback by repeating, paraphrasing or reflecting
the counselor analyses while listening to what the client is saying without distractions of sound
Active Listening in Practice
Describe the skills that are involved in active listening
The counselor is stating that he or she is listening by paraphrasing what the client has said
Finally, it is clear by now how important active listening is as a corner stone in effective counseling
Key concepts
Revision of key points in module 1 of counseling 101