COUNSELING METHODS

1. Counselor-centered method.

In this stage, a counselor takes more responsibility in directing the client. In the succession of this, the counselor should observe the following stages;

a)     Analysis stage; a counselor should collect an information from different sources to get about the problem.

b)    Synthesis stage; a counselor organize and interpret the given information and summarize the information.

c)     Diagnosis stage; a counselor should observe the problem after being given the information from the client.

d)    Prognosis stage; a counselor should predict the future of the client.

e)     Counseling stage; building the rapport between the counselor and the client.

f)      Follow-up stage; this depends on the effectiveness of the counseling stage.

2. Client centered method.

A client is free to say anything by providing the detailed information about his/her problem. A counselor should not interfere the conversation of the client until the end, where now a counselor can say over the provided information.

3. Eclectic method. This application of all method that is counselor and client centered method in the counseling session. There is exchange of idea from both counselor and client.

COUNSELING SKILLS.

                

Counseling skills can be categorized into two categories. These are BASIC AND SUPPORTIVE SKILLS.

A.   BASIC SKILLS. (REUNDA)

a.     R- Mean’s relationship building; starts when you are greeting.

b.     E-means Exploration, explore the issue that bring counseling    

Activity.

c.      UND- means understanding the client.

d.     A-Action, which involve a joint efforts, also arguments.

B.   SUPPORTIVE SKILLS. (ROLES)

a.     R -relaxing, be in relaxing manner.

b.     O- Open posture, counselor should avoid keeping the arms and

c.      Legs closed.

d.     L- Learn, showing that you are present.

e.      E- Ear contact, you need to keep ear contact with a client.

f.       S- Seating arrangement.

OTHER SKILLS

Communication skills; listening careful without interpreting the ideas.

a.     Listening response.

b.     Making year contact.

c.      Avoid critical judgments.

d.     Avoid changing the subject.

NB. Good responding skills need the following;

a)     Keeping hand motion

b)    Express appreciation of the client’s ideas

c)     Giving constructive ideas

d)    Question.

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