Term
| What should you consider when you are setting up space to do counseling? |
|
Definition
| A space that is quiet, confidential and free from interruptions. Consider size, noise, privacy, traffic, exits, and decor. |
|
|
Term
| 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
Continue your professional development |
|
|
Term
| What are the most common issues that you will deal with as a counselor? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is confidentiality and why is it important? |
|
Definition
| Information obtained during the counseling session is not to be shared with anyone, it is the foundation of counseling. W/o Confidentiality, many would not seek/stay in counseling. |
|
|
Term
| 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, Child Abuse/neglect & |
|
|
Term
| To whom must the information be reported? |
|
Definition
Appropriate Authorities Parents Police Child Protection Officers Spouse Significant Other |
|
|
Term
| When is the best time to discuss confidentiality with your client? |
|
Definition
In the beginning and some reminders as appropriate. |
|
|
Term
| 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 and secure. Include enough information to help Counselor to know what has transpired in previous sessions and progress that is being made. |
|
|
Term
| When should the counselor refer the client to another professional? Explain. |
|
Definition
| When counselor is working outside their expertise and competency, when their own buttons are being triggered, and when the client needs more (or quicker) appointments than counselor can give. |
|
|
Term
| How do you refer a client to another professional? |
|
Definition
| Talk to client about the need to refer them to another professional, and get their permission. Give information to client on times that may be helpful for you to contact referral ahead provided you get clients consent in writing. |
|
|
Term
| 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 |
|
|
