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Counseling 1
Core
11
Religious Studies
Not Applicable
08/03/2008

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Term
1. What should you consider when you are setting up space to do counseling?
Definition
A space that is quiet, confidential and free from interruptions.
Term
2. Discuss what you need to do to help you be the best counselor you can be?
Definition

Always work on your own issues.

Know your hot buttons.

Beware of issues that make you:

Closed

Bias

Prejudice

Emotional

Term
3. What are the most common issues that you will deal with as a counselor?
Definition
Fear, grief, loneliness and hurt.
Term
4. What is confidentiality and why is it important?
Definition
Confidentiality is not to be shared with anyone, it is the foundation of counseling.
Term
5. Are there any expcetions to confidentiality? If so, what are they?
Definition

The exceptions would be if you think he/her:

Plan to harm themselves,

Plan to harm another,

Sexual Abuse,

Child Abuse &

Emotional Abuse

Term
6. To whom must the information be reported?
Definition

Appropriate Authorities

Parents

Police

Child Protection Officers

Spouse

Significant Other

Term
7. When is the best time to discuss confidentiality with your client?
Definition

In the beginning and some reminders as appropriate.

Get name and contact in first session.

Term
8. Should you keep records of your counseling sessions? If so, what should the records include?
Definition

Yes.

Keep records, and records must be kept confidential.

Include enough information to help Counselor to know what has transpired in previous sessions and progress that is being made.

Term
9. When should the counselor refer the client to another professional? Explain.
Definition
When counselor is working outside their expertise and competency.
Term
10. How do you refer a client to another professional?
Definition
Talk to client about the need to refer them to another professional. Give information to client on times that may be helpful for you to contact referral ahead provided you get clients consent in writing.
Term
11. List at least six agencies for which you should have contact information in your referral file.
Definition

Police Dept

Social Service

Alcoholic Anonymous (AA)

Welfare

Suicide Hotline

Food Banks

Battered Women

Aids Chapter

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