why is the sitting posistion in counselling so important?

Answer 1

Body language?

Answer 2

the sitting position should be such that it ensures the counsellee feels safe and in a space they can open up in. Some seating positions will feel more conflictual for example face to face. This postion is used for more formal situations such as interviews meeting the headmaster etc.

an angle of around 120 degrees is quite comfortable normally.

Remember however that this will be different for differnt people. For example many people with autism dislike eye contact intensly creating a situation where eye contact can be avoided may be better here. In considering the room it is also important to consider any impact on the senses.

The best way to set the room up is perhaps to include this in the discussion with the client at the first session and then to act on what they say. My hearing is not brilliant by doing this my clients one pointed out that they were disturbed by the buzz from the neon lights and could not concentrate. She told me and we were able to identify a better a room

Answer 3

Do you mean the way the client positions themselves? It has to do with body language, you tell more than you think simply by how you hold yourself. I started counselling recently and on my first appointment my counsellor said she could tell i was quite closed off just by the way i held myself..so i guess it tells them how we feel. They also look at eye contact, fidgeting and stuff like that.
If you mean how the counsellor and you both sit down, usually facing each other, its probably got to do with feeling more comfortable to talk to someone in a small area and who is on the same level as you....if they were standing you would feel intimidated.
I don't think that sitting is very important in counselling but more how you express yourself and take in what they are saying.

Answer 4

Because the counselors have a major bug up their collective rears and read into everything you say and do. The last time I was in such a session, he was more concerned about by non-verbal communication than what I was actually saying.

In my experience, it's not much more than a big game to these voodoo doctors to see what kind of control they can exercise.

And I'm sure this will get many thumbs down from the voodoo Dr elite, but hey, it's just my "unedukkated" observation. I'm sure this will be fodder for plenty of their diagnoses too.

Answer 5

It is not so much the sitting position it is what works best and comes natural for the patient a counsellor will sit, stand, hover or what ever to make the client feel safe ,comfortable and know they have someone who not only is listening, none threatning but also has empathy and be none judgemental

Answer 6

One can "reflect back" to the person being counseled you perception of how they are feeling. For example, if the counselee is sitting agitated on the edge of their chair, the counselor sits on the edge of their chair to reflect understanding of the feeling. If the counselee is sitting way back, relaxed on their chair, the counselor sits likewise.
It is simply a means of reflection and conveying, communicating a understanding of the counselee's feelings..

Answer 7

Eye to eye contact also body lanquage they look for on certain questions that are asked or the way you talk and reveal the talking that you are doing.

Answer 8

Sitting, yes, or laying down is even better. It relaxes you and gives the psychologist more time to run if there's trouble.

Answer 9

Because it is easier to relax for anyone when sat down. Work it out, can you imagine a client conveying all his/her troubles by walking up and down? There's your answer.

Answer 10

Body language tells a lot.