Introduction to counselling

PRESENTED BY :-
SUBMITTED TO :-
YOGESH SINGHAL
Prof. Suresh Bhakar
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CONTENTS

 Definition of counseling
 Elements of counseling
 Need of counseling
 Goal of counseling
 Characteristics of counselor
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Definition of counseling

 Counseling is a face to face communication by which

you help the person to make decision or solve a
problem and act on them.

 Counseling is a helping process aimed at problem

solving.

 Counseling done with individuals, group or with couple.

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Elements of counseling

 The counselor
- a person who is professional capable to extend help

 The counselee
- the person who seeks help and lets himself/ herself subjective for the
counselling

 The environment
- a place to facilitate counseling
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Need of counseling

 Allow the individual to help himself

 Facilitates to look at the situations with a new perspective
 Develops positive attitude
 Motivates to search alternative solutions to problems
 Reduce stress at home, in the workplace, or in relationships
 Help with your physical health by reducing emotional worries or stressors
 Identify the goals that you have in life, as well make new goals that you
want to achieve
 Work through your problems with a skilled and compassionate professional
counsellor
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Goal of counseling

 Facilitating behavior change.

 Improving the client’s ability to establish and maintain relationships.
 Enhancing the client’s effectiveness and ability to cope.
 Promoting decision-making
 Facilitating client potential.
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Characteristics of counseling

 Communication skills
 Empathic and understanding
 Respect and non-possessive warmth
 Positive regard
 Observant
 Genuineness
 Multicultural competency
 Commitment
 Personal knowledge
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