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3 alize on the treatment of mental health disorders and believe that this Psychiatr solved by the use of pharmacological interventions. Usually, psyehiatr require as complete blood test and urinalysis to determine physiological fierwards, they usually prescribe medi may be re! physical examination, sucl causes of the client’s condition regulate these physiological causes. ions to stabilize or Neurologist Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. When a client's performance is affected by neurolog cal problems, such as speech and language disorders, brain seizures, or movement disorders, professional counselors refer him or her to a neurologist. Social Worker Professional counselors may also refer clients to social workers. Specific concems related ay be attended by a social worker, upon referral of J who experienced sudden loss of parents rofessional counselor may to housing emergencies or crisis situations mi the professional counselor. For example, when a pup due to accident and his or her custody falls on the relatives, the p consult and refer the guardian of the pupil to the social worker. Extend Your Knowledge Go to _ http:/Avww.slideshare.nct/SisterDJ/role-of 1 5 April 2016) to learn more about the roles an the-guidance-counselor (last d responsibilities a professional accessed on counselor. ————— Column B Match column A with column B a. Developmer Column incounseli9g classroom 1, Counselors take a0 es = lopment a 21st cups a ating ther 8? tasks and p. Leaders and advocates =< c of academic success no lone: ts ° but they Their function is no longer academic success of students rovide activities that Prepare s students’ career SUccesS- entify C. Providers of individual x nts identify ee +3, One of their roles is to help = — and group servi and promote cademic Success : bari neo personal relationship ists Cc evelopment 4. ne ofthe counselors’ ros is to collaborate with D. ene ; F + other stakeholders or members of the society 10 specialis firher help the students. a... evince te iermenrecksofdivese, E Schooland community * ops = === collaboration specialists groups, counselors prepare modules and deliver talks like anxiety, resiliency, stress management, and others. EEE EEE? Allied Mental Health Professionals il Psychologist Psychologists provide counseling and psychotherapy to promote a healthy state, Psychotherapy is known as the use of psychological approaches, such which allows the client to tell whatever is in his or her mind. This requires lor duratics Compared to regular counseling Because counseling is given to mentally healthy individuah mile pechotieay is provided to those with mental health problems or disorders, A Psychologists are required to undergo a thorough academic training so they man anes. respond to menial health conditions. For example, a student who hes exe event, such as a cat accident, and is no longer responding fn ees 8 referred to a psychologist, Trauma-f “a ae to counseling sessions may & be carried out by the psychologist to address puinfal es eee Dehavior technigu Peinful experiences or te a of the student and help hin her recover from a traumati ic incident. If he or she may be referred to the psy ia does not respond to such techniques. ihe MAD BBR Bie 9 0 sn © You ough You 3 © 7, Integrity. Professional counselors must demonstrate personal values expressed in the Characteristics of » Profess! Just like any individual, professto. professio unique from other helping with skills necessary in helping, effec fish the uniqueness of their profession. or characteristics that dist following: 1, Empathy. Empathy is the counselor's ability to accurately sense the (relings understand the counselee’s experience. It also includes the counselor's capacity nderstanding communicate acceptance and und Acceptance. Acceptance is the counselor's ability ts as expressed duri accepting of the client's i we regi referred to as unconditional posit 3, Genuineness. When a person is genuine, this me or she is authentic, oper in touch with his or her thoughts and feelings. Hence, whe counselee, a genuine trait is manifested when you feel the same for your ¢ ithe or she is not around 4, Self-Awareness, An awarene an efficient and ethical practic counselor has self-awareness, he or she is conscious about values, world views and biases—and how these influence his or her professional decistons which may affect his or her work as well as his or her relat of one’s strengths essary for of the profession (Parsons and Zhang, 2013). When a ‘or her personal motivations and limitations is yonship with the client Effective counselors must develop and show personal and professional traits that are Unique the profession 4 5, Cultural Competence. The effective counselor needs to be culturally competent in order to facilitate change to diverse populations. This implies that counselors must know ancl understand the background of their clients such as traditions, beliefS, and family systems Neukrug (2011) identified factors that counselors need to consider in addressing cuttur diversity of clients, These factors include religion, economic background, sexual identity, lentity, physical attributes, language and location of residlenee, ane family ethnic or racial background Open-mindedness. Counselors must also be open-minded about improving themselves new possibilities, knowledge, or suggestions they may obtain from colleagues and other professionals—io help themselves grow in maturity and develop professionally. Thus, they must welcome and embrace new experiences and their lessons. ethical practice of their profession, For example, if'a counselor believes that honesty is Embracing a Perspective © s ee ree a kaa Identify the characteristic of professtonal counselor Beane S jumbled leners. 1 rtincludes an undersianding of one’s personal values, modivations, autituses workdvie and biases. LFES REAWAENSS Answer: Sip andternat® 2. Thistrait is manifested when the counselor bears the same feeling for his or her counscice NUINEGESS Answer: 3. Itis the counselor's capacity to communicate an acceptent understanding of counselee is coming from. — PEAMYTH Answer: 44. Thisexhibitsthe counselor’sunderstanding of factor ike religion, economic bec sexual identity, and ethnic or racial identity that may belp him or ber en diverse population. = RALTUCUL PECOMTEENC — Answ a Discipline and Ideas in the Applied

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