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| What Field Manual covers counseling? |
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| What are the characteristics of effective counseling? |
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Definition
1. Purpose: Clearly define the purpose of the counseling.
2. Flexibility: Fit the counseling style to the character of each subordinate and to the relationship
desired.
3. Respect: View subordinates as unique, complex individuals, each with a distinct set of values,
beliefs, and attitudes.
4. Communication: Establish open, two-way communication with subordinates using spoken
language, nonverbal actions, gestures, and body language. Effective counselors listen more than
they speak.
5. Support: Encourage subordinates through actions while guiding them through their problems.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-24 / PDF 160) |
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Term
| What are the three approaches to counseling? |
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Definition
1. Directive
2. Non-directive
3. Combined
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-38 / PDF 164) |
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Term
| Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Directive counseling. |
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Definition
Advantages:
Quickest method.
Good for people who need clear, concise direction.
Allows counselors to actively use their experience.
Disadvantages:
Doesn't encourage subordinates to be part of the solution.
Tends to treat symptoms, not problems.
Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely.
Solution is the counselor's, not the subordinate's.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-38 / PDF 164) |
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| Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Non-Directive counseling. |
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Definition
Advantages:
Encourages maturity.
Encourages open communication.
Develops personal responsibility.
Disadvantages:
More time-consuming
Requires greatest counselor skill.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-38 / PDF 164) |
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| Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling. |
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Definition
Advantages:
Moderately quick.
Encourages maturity.
Encourages open communication.
Allows counselors to actively use their experience.
Disadvantages:
May take too much time for some situations.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-38 / PDF 164) |
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Term
| What are the three major categories of developmental counseling? |
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Definition
1. Event counseling
2. Performance counseling
3. Professional growth counseling
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-3 / PDF 157) |
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Term
| What are some examples of Event counseling? |
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Definition
1. Instances of superior or substandard performance.
2. Reception and Integration Counseling.
3. Crisis Counseling
4. Referral Counseling
5. Promotion Counseling
6. Separation Counseling
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-4 / PDF 157) |
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Term
| What areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling? |
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Definition
Chain of command familiarization.
Organizational standards.
Security and safety issues.
Noncommissioned officer (NCO) support channel (who is in it and how it is used).
On- and off-duty conduct.
Personnel/personal affairs/initial and special clothing issue.
Organizational history, structure, and mission.
Soldier programs within the organization, such as Soldier of the Month/Quarter/Year, and
educational and training opportunities.
Off limits and danger areas.
Functions and locations of support activities.
On- and off-post recreational, educational, cultural, and historical opportunities.
Foreign nation or host nation orientation.
Other areas the individual should be aware of as determined by the leader.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-9 / PDF 158) |
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Term
| What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process? |
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Definition
1. Identify the need for counseling.
2. Prepare for counseling.
3. Conduct counseling.
4. Follow up.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-41 / PDF 165) |
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Term
| What are the steps required to prepare for counseling? |
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Definition
Select a suitable place.
Schedule the time.
Notify the subordinate well in advance.
Organize information.
Outline the counseling session components.
Plan the counseling strategy.
Establish the right atmosphere.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-43 / PDF 165) |
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Term
| A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components? |
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Definition
Opening the session.
Discussing the issues.
Developing the plan of action.
Recording and closing the session.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-52 / PDF 168) |
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Term
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Definition
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s
demonstrated performance and potential.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-1 / PDF 157) |
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Term
| How many human needs are there? |
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Definition
| 4 (Physical, Social, Security and Higher (Religious)) |
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Term
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Definition
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and to avoid
offense |
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Term
| What is the objective of counseling? |
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Definition
| For one person to help another |
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Term
| What are the 7 steps to problem solving? |
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Definition
1. ID the problem
2. Gather information
3. Develop criteria
4. Generate possible solutions
5. Analyze possible solutions
6. Compare possible solutions
7. Make and implement the decision
(FM 5-0 Jan 2005 / 2-23 / PDF 46) |
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Definition
| Communications is the flow or exchange of information and ideas from one person to another. |
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Term
| Faulty communications causes most problems. True or false? |
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Definition
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Term
| Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills? |
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Definition
1. Active Listening
2. Responding
3. Questioning
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-27 / PDF 160) |
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Term
To ensure that they understand the message sent to them, the receiver should send what back
to the transmitter? |
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Term
| What are the qualities of an effective counselor? |
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Definition
1. Respect for subordinates
2. Self-awareness
3. Cultural awareness
4. Empathy
5. Credibility
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / 8-75 / PDF 92) |
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Term
| In communications, your exchange of information has three important parts. What are they? |
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Definition
1. Message
2. Content
3. Context |
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Term
| Name some good conditions that make for good discipline |
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Definition
High performance standards
Loyalty to superiors and subordinates
Competitive activities
Tough training
Open channel of communications |
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Term
What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing
below his/her usual standards? |
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Definition
1. Counsel about substandard performance.
2. Attempt to define the problem with the Soldier.
3. Afford opportunity and time to solve the problem.
4. Make a written statement of counseling. |
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Term
| What are the stresses that influence behavior? |
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Definition
Fear
Hunger
Illness
Anxiety
Fatigue |
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Term
| By neglecting the welfare of your Soldiers, you will probably do what? |
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Definition
| Lose their respect and loyal cooperation |
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Term
| What form is used for counseling? |
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Definition
DA Form 4856
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-63 / PDF 170) |
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Term
| When is the directive approach in counseling most likely to be used? |
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Definition
When time is short; when the LEADER knows what to do; when the counseled Soldier has limited
problem-solving abilities.
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-38 / PDF 164) |
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Term
| Is it a requirement that a leader counsel his/her subordinates? |
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Definition
| Yes. A leader who neglects to counsel his subordinates is negligent in his performance of duty |
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Term
| Is performance counseling limited to bad performance? |
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Definition
| No. Counseling may also be for good performance |
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Term
What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the nondirective or
combined counseling approaches? |
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Definition
1. Suggesting Alternatives
2. Recommending
3. Persuading
4. Advising
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-39 / PDF 164) |
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Term
| What are some techniques leaders may use during the directive approach to counseling? |
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Definition
1. Corrective Training
2. Commanding
(FM 6-22 Oct 2006 / B-40 / PDF 164) |
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