i'm trying to find out whats the difference in difference in counseling services and skills that they come along with.. I wanted to pursue it in school. what are they and what are their skills??
2006-11-22 13:46:20 · 6 answers · asked by colecole1979 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I'm working on my masters in counseling right now. Basically, we learn listening skills, empathizing skills (skills to let the client know we understand what they are going through by what we say and how we respond) and ways to build a good relationship with your clients. The relationship you form with them is the thing that is going to be most helpful to them. Also, we learn how to ask the right questions, to get our clients to gain insight into their problems and help them understand where they are coming from and explore the problems as deeply as possible.
You need at least a masters degree to get licensed to practice in all states, so keep that in mind through your schooling!
2006-11-22 15:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist/counselor needs to be able to analyze what they are hearing, and, they need to be effective in their questioning. If you have ever sat through an hour of random talk and an hour of focused counseling you will know the difference. This is both an art and a skill. I encourage you to pursue it. It is one of the healing professions.
2006-11-22 21:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by Isis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 great qualities. Being a good listener. Being a good encourager of people - Look for that little ray of light in the client's life and turn it into sunshine. A few more, always be on your client's side. Most of the time, you are the only person in their corner, even against themselves. Help people come to their own solutions so they can feel empowered and avoid giving advice unless they ask you for it. Take care of yourself, a raggedy therapist is not helpin' anybody! Good luck in your career choices.
2006-11-22 23:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by oh really 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic skills are..
1. Be a listener - you should be able to listen to people
2. Be patient - you have to be patient with people as well
2006-11-22 21:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by YourDreamDoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
listen with your heart...
dont give advices, let them see their options... its much better if the solutions came up from them....
2006-11-22 22:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by kim B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
listening and analisys.
2006-11-22 23:12:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋