CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework

# 1Introduction to Counselling

Lesson Outline

1. What is counselling?2. Purpose of counselling3. Brief overview of counselling4. Informal versus formal counselling5. Learning process for counselling

What is Counselling

Youtube video:What is Counselling? Brisbane Counsellor at Integrating Awareness Counselling in Brisbane explains.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYeofRNEDjg

What is counselling?

• Wide range of expressions and many approaches to counselling

• The common theme across these approaches is a focus on facilitating change while supporting people through life’s challenges

• Counsellors work in the fields of counselling, human services/ community work, psychology, education, health medicine, law.

(Pelling, Bowers & Armstrong, 2007, pg XXV)

Purpose of counselling

Purpose of counselling

People seek “help” when they:1. Are involved in complex problem situations that they are

unable to manage/cope with2. Feel they are not living as fully as they might… missed

opportunities and unused potential

Goals – Mature/Optimal Functioning (Ideal)• Life enhancing Outcomes… managing problems and

developing personal resources for more effective living• Learning self-help… assist clients to become better at

supporting themselves• Prevention mentality… assist clients to develop action

oriented prevention mentality in their lives

Egan, G. (2010)

Brief Overview of Counselling

The counselling relationship involves:

• applying principles, methods and procedures based on professional standards and workplace policies….

• to assist clients develop understandings of personal problems, define goals and plan action….

• that reflects the clients interests, abilities, aptitudes and needs

• This can require consulting, referral and research.American Counseling Association http://www.ccacc.ca/_documents/NotebookEthics/Scope%20of%20Practice%20for

%20Counsellors.pdf

Brief Overview of Counselling

The counselling process : Counselors listen without imposing their own values and beliefs

• They provide space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour… it is helpful and therapeutic to have your concerns heard

• Counselors' employ a variety of techniques to help you understand your feelings

• The counselor may ask questions that reflect back to you what your thought processes are, and help you make sense of your feelings

• You may explore and implement changes in the way you do things, which can enhance life and relationships.

http://www.andrea-sheehy.com/whatiscounselling.htm

Informal vs Formal CounsellingWe may all have at times ,informally counselled someone –

friend, family, colleague

Formal counselling is different to just talking to someone we know.

Some of the differences are:

• Supportive environment for client to reflect and explore and identify their own solutions as against advising the client what to do

• Counselling is a formal process that should conform to accepted practices...

Informal versus formal counselling

• Accepted practices can range from counselling strategies, where the counsellor will use skills and frameworks that recognise the client’s individual needs, to applying structured interview techniques, such as opening and closing

• These practices will involve strict ethical principles and include confidentiality, professional boundaries, and the taking of and keeping of client notes and records

Egan, G. (2010)

Informal versus formal counselling• Appropriate models/frameworks are used to facilitate

change and help the counsellor assist clients tell their stories

• Progress can be achieved, maintained and assessed by setting clear and realistic goals and action plans

• Counselling includes self care for the client & the counsellor. It may include individualised programs, stress management techniques and referrals to other professionals or agencies that can provide alternative services to the client

(Examples for referrals: Alcohol and other drugs, suicide prevention, domestic violence, mental health issues)

Egan, G. (2010)

Informal versus formal counselling

• Counsellors use a combination of techniques when working with clients.

• The most commonly used are communication including listening skills.

• These help the client to feel heard and allow the counsellor to develop a solid understanding of what is going on in the life of the client

Egan, G. (2010)

Learning Process for Counselling

• Integrating KNOWLEDGE, professional VALUES, and SKILLS

• REFLEXIVITY – On-going self reflection... A mindset that shows an ongoing ability to challenge our pre-conceptions, be responsive to new ideas and is flexible, or reflexive.

• Challenges – Maintaining openness, flexibility, and a critical mind... Exposure to difficult situations and emotions

Pelling, Bowers, & Armstrong, 2006, p. 4

Learning Process for Counselling

• “Being a good counsellor involves more than skills and theory, and is about being a thoughtful and considerate human being whose maturity and insight draws people to seek them out for consultation and assistance.” (Pelling, Bowers, & Armstrong, 2007, p. 4)

• An important personal journey with self care paramount

Youtube video: Counselling Skills: a Five Minute Training Course from Richard Bartonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9RuMujWhXY&feature=fvwrel

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