Microteaching Slides for the intoduction and Basics

1. COUNSELLING

2. OBJECTIVES
 CHARACTERICS OF COUNCELLING
 BASIC PRINCIPLES AND AIM
 TYPES OF COUNCELLING

3. DEFINITION
Counselling is a scientific process of assistance extended
by an expert in an individual situation to a needy
person to find a self determined solution for his problem.
Components of counselling: Counsellor and
Client/Counselle.

4. Characteristics of counselling:
It is a private interview
Problem oriented
The main emphasis is on clients self
direction and self acceptance.
It concentrates on normal individuals
having good insight.

5. Basic principles:
The approach should be scientific rather than
sentimental.
Methods should vary according to the need of
the patient.
It is a preventive and remedial process
It should be based on mutual acceptable values.

6. Aims of counselling
Self knowledge
Self realization
Self development

7. Types of counselling
DIRECTIVE NON DIRECTIVE/
PERMISSIVE
ECLECTIC
• Counsellor centered
• Client does not gain insight to
the problem
• Counsellor is active
• Solution of problem is primary
goal.
• Intellectual aspect is important
rather than emotional aspect.
• Ability of client to solve the
problem is not accepted.
• Analysis of the problem is
important
• Client centered
• Gains insight to his problem
• Client is active
• Emotional aspect is important
• Ability of client to solve the
problem is accepted.
• Synthesis of solution is
important.
• Both
• Highly flexible .
• Counsellor is neither active
nor passive.
• Counsellor starts as directive
and can switch to non
directive accordingly.
• Methods varies from client to
client.
• Freedom for decision and is
equal for counsellor and
client.

8. Qualities of a good counsellor
Pleasing personality: intellectually sharp and good
appearance, good voice, vitality, good mannerisms etc.
Wide range of interests: people, children, etc
Maturity, emotional stability, empathy, confidence, patience.
Good rapport.
Professional competence.

9. Leadership.
Dedication and commitment.
Trust worthy.
Empathetic.
Good listener.

10. Difference between counselling and psychotherapy
COUNSELLING PSYCHOTHERAPY
• Short term
• Focus on specific issue
• Aims on problem solving or on learning
specific technique to coping up.
• Long term therapy
• Focus on a broader area than a specific
problem
• Influencing the pattern of thinking and
perception of the patient/client.
• Purely therapeutic
• Goal is to help the people to feel better and
to manage stress.

11. Who can do counselling???
Psychiatrist
Lisenced mental health counselor
Clinical social worker
Psychiatric or mental health nurse.

12. conclusion
Counselling is a scientific process of assistance
extended by an expert in an individual situation to a
needy person to find a self determined solution for his
problem.

13. REFERENCES
Abnormal psychology : S.K.Mangal
Psychological basis of education: Dr.N.K.Arjunan.
Advanced educational psychology – S.K.Mangal
A short introduction to counselling psychology –
Susan Van Scoyoc and Vanja Orlans