1. Professionals and Practitioners in Counseling
TOPIC 3

2. Characteristics of a Professional Counselor
Empathy
Acceptance
Genuineness
Self- Awareness
Cultural Competence
Open-mindedness
Integrity
Competence
Problem-solving Skills and Creativity
Embracing a Perspective of Wellness

3. Roles and Functions of a Professional Counselor
1. Providers of individual and group counseling services. 2. Developmental classroom guidance specialist. 3. Leaders and advocates of academic success. 4. Career development specialists 5. Agents of diversity and multiculturalism 6. Advocates of students with special needs and students-at-risk. 7. Advocates of a safe school environment. 8. School and community collaboration specialists.

4. Competencies of a Professional Counselor
1. Establishing Rapport 2. Basic Attending Skills (SOLER: Sitting, Open Posture, Leaning, Eye Contact, Relaxed) 3. Observational Skills -Physical Appearance -Personal Space -Voice -Facial expression -Body language -Sudden change in behavior 4. Basic responding Skills -Use of Minimal Encouragers -Restatement and Paraphrasing -Reflection of Feelings -Summarization

5. Areas of Specialization of a Professional Counselor
School Counseling Mental Health or Clinical Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Industrial Counseling Marriage and Family Counseling Private Practice Community Counseling

6. Career Opportunities of a Professional Counselor
Elementary and High School Counselor College Counselor Teacher Workshop Facilitator Career Counselors Community Counselors Marriage and Family Counselors Substance Abuse Counselors Rehabilitation Counselors Researcher

7. Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Ethics
RIGHTS: The right of informed consent Minors’ Right The right to referral RESPONSIBILITIES: Duty to warn and protect Social and Personal Relationships with Clients Touching as part of the Counseling Relationships

8. Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Ethics
CODE OF ETHICS: SEC. 1- The counseling relationship 2- Confidentiality, Privileged communication, and Privacy 3- Professional Responsibility 4- Relationships with other Professionals 5- Evaluation, assessment and interpretation 6- Supervision, Training and Teaching 7- Research and Publication 8- Resolving Ethical Issues

9. SEMINAR ON CAREER COUSELING AND EMPLOYMENT COACHING
1st HOUR- Foundation of Counseling
2nd HOUR- Career Counseling & Employment Coaching
3rd HOUR- Labor Market Information