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PSY 390-Counseling PSY-Chapter 2-_The Counselor_ Person & Professional_ (1)
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PSY 390-Counseling PSY-Chapter 2-"TheCounselor: Person & Professional"
Counseling - ANS-An intimate form of learning, and it demands a practitioner who is willing to
be an authentic person in the therapeutic relationship. It is within the context of such a
person-to-person connection that the client experiences growth.
The person of the psychotherapist is - ANS-totally intertwined with the outcome of
psychotherapy.
Contextual factors - ANS-Any variable that can explain, partly or fully, observed cross-cultural
differences. These may involve characteristics of the participants (such as socioeconomic
status, education, and age) or their cultures (such as economic development and religious
institutions).
Contextual factors of a therapist - ANS-The alliance, the relationship, the personal and
interpersonal skills of the therapist, client agency, and extra-therapeutic factors—are the primary
determinants of therapeutic outcome.
This research supports what humanistic psychologists have maintained for years: - ANS-"It is
not theories and techniques that heal the suffering client but the human dimension of therapy
and the 'meetings' that occur between therapist and client as they work together."
Therapy relationship - ANS--Essential good work alliance,
-Real relationship is important,
-Collaborative sessions.
Therapy methods - ANS-Psychotherapy, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, group therapy,
biomedical therapy.
Psychotherapy - ANS-Treatment involving psychological techniques; consists of interactions
between a trained therapist and someone seeking to overcome psychological difficulties or
achieve personal growth.
Behavior therapy - ANS-Therapy that applies learning principles to the elimination of unwanted
behaviors.
Both the therapy relationship and the therapy methods used influence the outcomes of
treatment, - ANS-but it essential that the methods used support the therapeutic relationship
being formed with the client.
, Personal Characteristics of Effective Counselors: - ANS--Have an identity,
-Respect and appreciate themselves,
-Are open to change, make choices that are life oriented,
-Are authentic,
-Sincere, and honest,
-Have a sense of humor,
-Make mistakes and are willing to admit them,
-Generally live in the present,
-Appreciate the influence of culture,
-Have a sincere interest in the welfare of others,
-Possess effective interpersonal skills,
-Become deeply involved in their work and derive meaning from it,
-Are passionate,
-Are able to maintain healthy boundaries.
Have an identity - ANS-They know who they are, what they are capable of becoming, what they
want out of life, and what is essential.
Respect & appreciate themselves. - ANS-They can give and receive help and love out of their
own sense of self-worth and strength. They feel adequate with others and allow others to feel
powerful with them.
Open to change. - ANS-They exhibit a willingness and courage to leave the security of the
known if they are not satisfied with the way they are. They make decisions about how they
would like to change, and they work toward becoming the person they want to become.
Make choices that are life-oriented. - ANS-They are aware of early decisions they made about
themselves, others, and the world. They are not the victims of these early decisions, and they
are willing to revise them if necessary. They are committed to living fully rather than settling for
mere existence.
Autentic, sincere, & honest. - ANS-They do not hide behind rigid roles or facades. Who they are
in their personal life and in their professional work is congruent.
Have a sense of humor. - ANS-They are able to put the events of life in perspective. They have
not forgotten how to laugh, especially at their own foibles and contradictions.
Make mistakes & are willing to admit them. - ANS-They do not dismiss their errors lightly, yet
they do not choose to dwell on misery.
Generally live in the present. - ANS-They are not riveted to the past, nor are they fixated on the
future. They are able to experience and be present with others in the "now."
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