Disciplines of counseling

The Disciplines of Counseling

-Is a relationship characterized by the

application of one or more psychological
theories and a recognized set of
communication skills appropriate to a client’s
intimate concerns, problems, or aspirations.
Counseling

“the process of guiding a

person during a stage of life
when reassessments or
decisions have to be made
about himself or herself in
his/her life course” (Collins
Dictionary of Sociology)
Context of Counseling

Counseling is
affected by the
context and the
surrounding g
factors. They are
explored here as
part of the basic
concepts of
counseling that are
very important to
consider.
Identify the goals of counseling
•The goal of the counseling is to enable
the individual to make critical decisions
regarding alternative courses of actions
without outside influence. Counseling will
help individuals obtain individuals obtain
information and to clarify emotional
concern that may interfere with or be
related to the decision involved.
Identify ethical principles of counseling
The five bedrock principles of autonomy,
justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and
fidelity are each vital in and of themselves
to a healthy counseling relationship. By
exploring an ethical dilemma with regard
to these principles, a counselor may come
to a better understanding of the
conflicting issues
Thank you!!and God bless us all