COUNSELING

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
registered and issued a valid Certificate of Registration and a
valid Professional Identification Card by the Professional
Regulatory Board of Guidance and Counseling and the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in accordance
with this Act and by virtue of specialized training performs
for a fee, salary or other forms of compensation, the
functions of guidance and counseling.
 Roles and Function
Roles are the specific character or position
counselors play in the exercise of the profession
while functions refer to the job description
or responsibilities and obligations associated with
the roles of counselors.
Roles and Function
 ROLES
AND
01
FUNCTIONS
OF
COUNSELING
 Gibson and Mitchell
(2003) defined counselor
functions as guidance activities,
and comprised a list of ten
activities that serve as a
guideline for the overall
function of guidance
counselors.
 Individual Assessment
Seeks to identify the characteristics
and potential of every client.

Promotes the client’s self-

understanding and assisting
counselors to understand theirselves
better .
Individual Counseling
Considers as the core activity
through which other activities
become meaningful.

It is a client–centered process that

demand confidentiality.
Relationship is established between
counselor and client.
Group Counseling and Guidance

Groups are means of providing organized and

planned assistance to individuals for an array
of needs.

Counselor provides assistance through group

counseling and group guidance.
 Career Assistance

Counselors are called on to provide career

planning and adjustment assistance to
clients.
 Placement and Follow-up

A service of school counseling programs

with emphasis one educational placements in
course and programs
 Referral

It is the practice of
helping the clients
find needed expert
assistance that the
referring counselor
cannot provide.
 Consultation

It is the process of
helping a client through
a third party or helping
system improve its
service to its clientele
 Research
It is necessary to
advance the profession of
counseling; it can provide
empirically based data
relevant to the ultimate goal
of implementing effective
counseling.
Evaluation and Accountability
Evaluation is a means of assessing the
effectiveness of counselor’s activities.

Accountability is an outgrowth of
demand that schools and other
supported institutions be held
accountable for their actions.
 Functions are the specific character or position
counselors play in the exercise of the profession
 Functions are the specific character or position
counselors play in the exercise of the profession.

FALSE
 Functions are the specific character or position
counselors play in the exercise of the profession.

FALSE-ROLES
To practice counseling , an individual must be a
registered and licensed counselor.
To practice counseling , an individual must be a
registered and licensed counselor.

TRUE
To help an individual know the extent of their abilities and
to improve upon them they can have a group counseling.
To help an individual know the extent of their abilities and
to improve upon them they can have a group counseling.

FALSE
To help an individual know the extent of their abilities and
to improve upon them they can have a group counseling.

FALSE - Individual Assessment

Accountability means of assessing the effectiveness
of counselor’s activities.
Accountability means of assessing the effectiveness
of counselor’s activities.

FALSE
Accountability means of assessing the effectiveness
of counselor’s activities.

FALSE- Evaluation
When counselors make recommendations of where else
a client might seek treatment is known as referral.
When counselors make recommendations of where else
a client might seek treatment is known as referral.

TRUE
To provide empirically based data relevant to the
ultimate goal of implementing effective counseling,
a counselor must continue to research different
areas of study.
To provide empirically based data relevant to the
ultimate goal of implementing effective counseling,
a counselor must continue to research different
areas of study.

TRUE
Indivdual Assessment is sometimes called
psychotherapy, work one-on-one with a trained mental
health clinician in a safe, caring, and confidential
environment.
Indivdual Assessment is sometimes called
psychotherapy, work one-on-one with a trained mental
health clinician in a safe, caring, and confidential
environment.

FALSE
Individual Assessment is sometimes called
psychotherapy, work one-on-one with a trained mental
health clinician in a safe, caring, and confidential
environment.

FALSE- Individual Counseling

Career Assistance refers to the formal and systematic
monitoring of the individual. progress of current students
who have undergone academic. advising, counseling,
referral, placement, or any special. intervention program
Career Assistance refers to the formal and systematic
monitoring of the individual. progress of current students
who have undergone academic. advising, counseling,
referral, placement, or any special. intervention program.

FALSE
Career Assistance refers to the formal and systematic
monitoring of the individual. progress of current students
who have undergone academic. advising, counseling,
referral, placement, or any special. intervention program.

FALSE- Placement and Follow Up

Practice Task 1: Comprehension Check
Based on the lecture given,
identify the roles and functions of
counselors in each situation.
1. The counselor keeps and updates a
Student’s Individual Inventory for reference
purposes.
1. The counselor keeps and updates a
Student’s Individual Inventory for reference
purposes. - Individual Assessment
1. The counselor keeps and updates a
Student’s Individual Inventory for reference
purposes. - Individual Assessment

2. It happens when the counselor’s clients is

a friend or relative or when he/she redirects
the client to an appropriate person or agency
1. The counselor keeps and updates a
Student’s Individual Inventory for reference
purposes. - Individual Assessment

2. It happens when the counselor’s clients is

a friend or relative or when he/she redirects
the client to an appropriate person or agency.
- Referral
3. The counselor is involved in helping an individual to
find ways to work through and understand their
problems.
3. The counselor is involved in helping an individual to
find ways to work through and understand their
problems. -Individual Counseling
3. The counselor is involved in helping an individual to
find ways to work through and understand their
problems. -Individual Counseling
4. When the client is not able to understand himself
and the world of work in order to make career,
educational, and life decisions, the counselor can act
as career coach and employ a solution-based
approach.
3. The counselor is involved in helping an individual to
find ways to work through and understand their
problems. -Individual Counseling
4. When the client is not able to understand himself
and the world of work in order to make career,
educational, and life decisions, the counselor can act
as career coach and employ a solution-based
approach.
- Carreer assistance
5. Collaboration with others like parents,
teachers, school administrators in the
implementation and strengthening of guidance
programs and services.
5. Collaboration with others like parents,
teachers, school administrators in the
implementation and strengthening of guidance
programs and services.
- Consultation
02
Counseling and It’s
Work Settings
 Counselors in
Schools, Community
Setting, Private
Sector and
Government
Counselors in Schools
According to Gibson and Mitchell (2003),
counselors are recognized especially in the
preventive interventions and developmental
stage. The counseling service in the schools is
usually located under the student affairs
program. It is under the supervision of the Dean
of Students Affairs.
Counselors in the Community
Setting
refers to employment in community, agency,
and other non-school professional situations.
Counselors can be found in the
community and mental health agencies,
employment and rehabilitation agencies,
correctional settings, and marriage and family
practice. (Gibson and Mitchell, 2003)
Counselors in the Private Sector
refers to counselors who decided to do full-
time work as private practitioners or engage in
part-time private practice while employed by
community agencies.
This is feasible if the counselors' expertise
and specialization match or relevant to an
adequate client population in the geographic
area. (Gibson and Mitchell, 2003)
Counselors in the Government
counselors are also present in various agencies of
government or institutions supported by the
government that is into social welfare, health,
and education.
Relevant agencies or institutions include
public schools, public social welfare agencies
such as that for the youth, children, and aging.
 As a practitioner, the counsellor is bounded to
follow a Code of Ethics in the area he/she is practicing
the Profession.
In the Philippines, the practitioners are regulated
by the Guidelines set by the Philippine Guidance
Counselor’Organization (PGCA) and the Professional
Regulatory Commission (PRC).
 03
M6 Value
Rights,
Responsibilities and
Accountabilities
 Every counselling session is a
professional relationship between the
counsellor and the counselee. If we are
talking about therapy, the session is
between the psychologist and the client.
With every start of the session, both
the counsellor and the client is bounded by
guidelines and protocols.
 Both Clients and Counselors have
rights and obligations. Since counselling is
an agreement between the practitioner and the
client, both should maintain each other’s rights
and obligations.
 RIGHT something to which one has a just claim: such as the
power or privilege to which one is justly entitled.
RESPONSIBILITY refers to moral, legal and mental accountability.
ACCOUNTABILITY an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility
or to account for one's actions
COUNSELOR a person who gives advice or counseling
COUNSELING professional guidance of the individual by utilizing
psychological methods especially in collecting case
history data, using various techniques of the personal
interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
COUNSELEE \ one who is being counselled.
CLIENT
 Write in the column below which is classified as
Client’s Rights and Obligations and which is classified as
Counselor’s Rights and Obligations.
 Client’s Rights and Counselor’s Rights and
Obligations Obligations
Pay for Services Practice Confidentiality
Attend sessions regularly Review client file
Ask to be informed of Think of Client’s Interest
Procedures
Do homework’s and Testify in Courts
agreements
Actively Participate During Be ethical
the Session
Receive SafeTreatment Make Referrals
End Therapy Anytime Maintain Good relations
Client’s Rights and Counselor’s Rights and
Obligations Obligations
Clarify His Role to Client
Be Familiar with Guidelines
Know counselor’s Training
Respect the Person
Receive Professional Fee
Explain results of Tests
How are the rights and
responsibilities of the counsellor and
the client contribute to the success of
the process?
Why is the counsellor accountable
for most procedures in the
counselling process?
 Draw ☺ if the statement is a RIGHT. Draw ( /) if it is
RESPONSIBILITY and draw (X) if it is not Applicable.
____1. To be treated fairly and safe from emotional, physical, or
sexual abuse.
____2. Follow ethical standards and procedures dictated by the
profession.
____3. Refuse therapy of any kind including testing procedures,
therapeutic interventions and techniques without being denied of
subsequent treatment.
____4. Be informed of therapeutic procedures.
____5. Parents of clients should be updated of progress in therapy or
sessions.
Draw ☺ if the statement is a RIGHT. Draw ( /) if it is
RESPONSIBILITY and draw (X) ifatitall
____6. Observe confidentiality is not Applicable.
times.
____7. Observe confidentiality unless required by
court order.
____8. Non-disclosure even when life is
threatened.
____9. Release information Consent Form if
confidentiality will be violated.
____10. Limit services provided if beyond
expertise.
 Draw ☺ if the statement is a RIGHT. Draw ( /) if it is
RESPONSIBILITY and draw (X) if it is not Applicable.
____11. Parents and patients can review client file information
together with the counsellor upon appointment.
____12. Expect counselee to do agreed assignments and
exercises.
____13. Act for the client’s best interests while maintaining
professional relationship.
____14. Maintain a level of updated knowledge and skills in the
practice of counselling.
____15. Terminate the therapy at any time as long as services
are fully paid.
 A. Counselor B. Client C. Both

______ 1. Managing the Session

______ 2. Observing Confidentiality of Information
______ 3. Familiarity of Guidelines in his/her
Treatment
______ 4. Orientation of Guidelines
_____ 5. Doing of Assignment, Tasks and Agreement
 A. Counselor B. Client C. Both

______ 6. Give and receive respect

______ 7. Maintaining Professional Relationship
______ 8. Accuracy of Information
______ 9. Referral of Clients
______ 10. Maintain Professional Code of Ethics
 A. Counselor B. Client C. Both

______ 11. Payment of Professional Fees

______ 12. Increase Knowledge and Skills in
Counselling
______ 13. Attend Sessions Regularly and be
punctual
______ 14. Act in the Best interest of clients
______ 15. Success of Counselling Process
How are the rights and
responsibilities of the counsellor and
the client contribute to the success of
the process?
Why is the counsellor accountable
for most procedures in the
counselling process?
Why is the counsellor accountable
for most procedures in the
counselling process?
DIASS - Quiz 1
TRUE or FALSE
1. Social Sciences is also called as practical social
sciences that apply social scientific theories
and knowledge from social sciences to the
physical environment or society.
2. Counseling comes from the Latin
word “Consilium” meaning plan,
council, wisdom and advice.
3. Counseling is a profession and a helping
relationship that facilitates the development of
individuals, groups and families that are based
on the principle of empowerment that helps
achieve personal, social, educational and
career development.
4. One of the goals of counseling is the
clarification, confrontation and
interpretation.
5. Identity problems, relationships,
anxiety, depression, family problems,
behavior management are some of the
problems that are consulted in family
counseling.
6. The three scopes of counseling are
individual, pre marital and marital, and
family counseling.
7. Principles is a proposition or value
that is a guide for behavior or
evaluation.
8. To embody the respect for human
dignity there must be a sensitivity,
openness, integrity and support
integrated healing.
9.When the counselor knows how to
respect confidentiality he embody the
core values known as personal
integrity.
10. Role refers to the job
description or responsibilities and
obligations associated with the roles
of counselors.
IDENTIFICATION
11. This act is known as the
“Guidance and Counseling Act of
2004” that recognizes the important
role of guidance counselors in nation-
building .
12. They defined counselor functions as
guidance activities, and comprised a list
of ten activities that serve as a
guideline for the overall function of
guidance counselors.
13.This activity which is considered as role
and function of counselors is a form of
psychotherapy that involves two or four to
ten clients and two experienced
therapists/counselors.
14. Promotes the client’s self-
understanding and assisting counselors to
understand theirselves better.
15. Counselors are called on to
provide career planning and
adjustment assistance to clients.
16 - 18. Give atleast 3 principles of
counseling.
19- 21 . Give the 3 Scopes of Counseling
22-25. Give activities that serves as a guide
for the counselors role and functions.