The Effective Counselor
The most important instrument you have is YOU
Your living example of who you are and how you struggle to live up to your potential is powerful. Be authentic! The stereotyped, professional role can be shed. If you hide behind your role the client will also
Research on Psychotherapy Outcomes
Abundant research indicates the centrality of the person of the therapist and therapeutic relationship as key factors in successful therapy. The contextual factors, not techniques, are the primary determinants of therapeutic outcome.
Counseling for the Counselor
Can help you explore your motivations for being a counselor, countertransference, and other issues that are triggered by clinical work. Research shows that it is important to counselors' personal and professional development. If we are not committed perso
The Counselor's Values
Avoid value imposition. Recognize that you are not value-neutral. Assist clients in creating goals and finding answers that are most congruent with their own values. Find ways to manage value conflicts between you and your clients.
Becoming Multiculturally Competent
Become aware of your biases and values. Become aware of your own cultural norms and expectations. Attempt to understand the world from your client's vantage point. Gain a knowledge of the dynamics of oppression, racism, discrimination, and stereotyping. S
Issues Faced by Beginning Therapists
Dealing with anxieties. Being oneself and self-disclosing. Avoiding perfectionism. Being honest about limitations. Understanding silence. Dealing with demands from clients. Dealing with clients who lack commitment. Tolerating ambiguity. Avoiding losing on
Staying Alive - It's a Prerequisite
Take care of your single most important instrument - YOU
Develop self-care strategies and a plan for renewal. Know what causes burnout. Know how to recognize and remedy burnout. Know how to prevent burnout through self-care.