DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS

IN THE
APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
Ms. Marie Christine Pajanil
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students shall be able to:
A.Understand the various roles, functions, and competencies of
counselors;
B.Value the rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of
counselors; and
C.Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the basic concepts
of counseling through a group presentation of a situations in
which practitioners of counselor work together to assist
individuals, groups, or communities involved in difficult situations.
PROFESSIONALS
AND
PRACTITIONERS
IN COUNSELING
Introduction to Counseling
An overview of the essential principles and foundations of counseling,
exploring its significance and impact on individuals and communities.
Roles and Functions of Counselors

1 Individual Guidance 2 Advocacy and Education 3 Conflict Resolution

Counselors provide They advocate for They assist in resolving
personalized support mental health awareness conflicts, fostering
and guidance to help and provide educational healthy relationships,
individuals overcome resources to promote and addressing
obstacles and improve psychological well-being. emotional challenges.
mental well-being.
Competencies Required for Counseling
Empathy Active Listening Cultural Competence

Understanding and Listening attentively to Respecting and understanding

empathizing with the struggles understand the concerns and diverse cultural backgrounds
and experiences of clients. emotions of clients. and their influence on mental
health.
Areas of Specialization in Counseling
1 Marriage and Family 2 Substance Abuse 3 Group Therapy
Counseling Counseling
Leading therapeutic
Providing support and Assisting individuals sessions to address
guidance to couples and struggling with addiction psychological issues
families facing to overcome substance within group settings.
interpersonal challenges. abuse disorders.
Working as a School Counselor

Academic Support Career Guidance Emotional Well-being

Assisting students in academic Guiding students in exploring Supporting students in
planning and addressing career paths and setting managing emotional stress and
educational challenges. academic goals. fostering well-being.
Working as a Mental Health Counselor
1 Therapeutic Interventions
Utilizing various therapeutic approaches to address mental health issues.

2 Mental Health Assessments

Conducting assessments to identify psychological conditions and develop
treatment plans.

3 Crisis Intervention
Providing immediate support and intervention during mental health crises.
Working as a Career Counselor
1 Skills Assessment
Evaluating individuals' abilities and
interests to provide career guidance.
2 Job Search Support
Assisting individuals in resume
building, job search strategies, and
interview preparation.

3 Career Transition
Supporting clients in navigating career changes and professional development.
Conclusion and Future of Counseling
Profession
Impact on Mental Health
Counseling plays a crucial role in
promoting mental well-being and
reducing stigma.
Technological Integration
The profession is evolving with the
integration of technological tools for
remote counseling.

Professional Growth
Continued growth in counseling practices, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.