2. Counselling
DIASS- TOPIC 2

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Goals of Counselling

7. 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.

8. An Encounter with the Guidance Counsellor

9. 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.

10. 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?

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