Counselling DIASS- TOPIC 2

Learning Objectives: Define Counselling Discuss the application of counselling as a discipline of art and as a discipline of science Enumerate and discuss the goals, nature, scope of counselling Demonstrate comprehension of the principles of counselling

The Art and Science of Counselling The profession that involves the use of an integrated approach to the development of a well- functioning individual primarily by helping him/her to utilize his/her potentials to the fullest and plan his/her present and future in accordance with his/her abilities, interests and needs. - RA 9258, Guidance and Counselling Act of 2004 Counselling is both an art and a science. A counsellor is like an artist who can be flexible and creative with how he or she can reach or relate … A counsellor makes himself available to the concerns of the counselee, manifest the concept of giving oneself in the counselling process. - Nystul, 2011 Counselling is a science as it practices objectivity and proper methodological process. - Claiborn, 1987

Common Misconceptions: A person seeing a counsellor, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, or mental health practitioner has mental illness. Counselling means giving advice. Counselling is part of the Discipline Board. A counsellor is a problem- solver.

Goals of Counselling

The Goals of Counselling 1. Plan and work in a constructive manner attaining life success; 2. Learn, anticipate, and react positively to issues brought about by developmental changes; 3. express their uniqueness in diverse circumstances through socially accepted integration of their thoughts, feelings, and actions; 4. respond with resilience to stress and be able to buffer themselves from its negative impact on their functioning; 5. develop effective skills in relating with others in order to enhance abilities in establishing harmonious relationships; 6. increase awareness of the self by identifying their strengths and weaknesses; 7. become mindful of the realities of life and be able to apply effective principles of coping and adjusting to the different experiences they encounter in life; 8. learn to seek for more options or choices to be well- informed before making a decision; and 9. achieve autonomy from counselling as they have learned life skills.

An Encounter with the Guidance Counsellor

Activity #1 Recall your best “guidance experience”. Identify thoughts and emotions that were triggered by this experience. On a piece of paper, draw a symbolism that will represent that experience.

Pair Share Guide questions: What is the symbolism all about? In what way(s) had your guidance counsellor helped you in dealing with your problem? What do you like most about guidance counsellor? What’s your personal take on the things you’ve learned from your pair?

General Classifications of Problems: Academic Difficulties Personal Concerns Rating for Sharing : OWNER: Visual – 5 pts Explanation: Relevance- 5 pts Content- 5 pts 15 pts Social Concerns Emotional Difficulties Psychological Challenges Family Problems Career-related concerns PARTNER: Mastery- 10 pts Content- 5 pts 15 pts