Chapter 1 the Helping Profession

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The Helping Profession

Chapter 1


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What are some situations where you

seek for help and advice?

A woman talks to the hairdresser about her

marriage.

A man has a casual conversation about his financial

losses while exercising in the gym.

A couple seeks the advice of their ustaz regarding

their children.

A child talks to her teacher about a big bruise in his

leg.

Your own examples?


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Professional helpers

Identification with a professional organization

Use of an ethical code and standards ofpractice

Acknowledgement of an accrediting body

that governs training, credentialing and

licensing practice


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What is helping?

Ahmad Susi


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Discussion

Helpee: What if Ahmad doesnt want to be

helped? Helper: Intention vs. need to be helpful

Skills: The best intentions without training

Settings: What are some settings or

conditions you would find helpful?

What do you think of people who need help?


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What professional helpers do

Help clients explore and identifylife concerns and

issues

Help clients identify and pursue culturally relevant

expectations, wishes, and goals

Help clients identify, assess, implement culturally

relevant strategies for change

Help clients identify and assessresults and plan for

self-directed changein the clients own environment

Counseling is a type of helping


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What is counseling?

Counselling is NOT about

Hypnotising people Influencing people to do what you want (eg. buy a

product)

Solving problems for other people

Becoming a hero by rescuing people ?


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What is counseling?

Counseling is, first and foremost, a

relationship that allows for the time andspace for the following:

Permission to speak

Respect for difference

Trustworthiness Affirmation (McLeod, 2007)


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What is counselling? A definition

- McLeod (2007, p. 3)

Making a space to talk it through


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What is counselling? Making

Makea space = be intentional

Counselling does not just happen out ofthe blue you have to make it happen

Makinga space to talk it through


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What is counselling? A space

A space to talk = a time that is out ofyour ordinary schedule and concerns

You need to carve out that space sothat you can

Step back

Reflect on your life

Making a spaceto talk it through


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What is counselling? To talk

To talk= Counselling is about talking

When we talk, we make meaning out of

things; we understand things better

Making a space to talkit through


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What is counselling? It

It= the issue that the client would like to talkabout

We can help by clarifying what itis about.Usually, being able to understand what itisall about helps the client to begin solving theproblem.

Making a space to talk itthrough


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What is counselling? Through

Through = Discuss all aspects of the problem

Working through a problem means

understanding it, and trying to solve it. Solving the problem has to come from the

client, not the counselor.

Sometimes, simply talking it through is

enough for the client.

Making a space to talk it through


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Counseling settings

School (www.ascanationalmodel.org)

College(http://www.yorku.ca/careers/cyberguide)

Community

Religious

Industrial and employment

Health care and rehab


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Discussion

Which setting are you most interested in?

Why?


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Counselor qualities and skills

1. Virtue/goodness

2. Cultural competence skills3. Awareness and mindfulness

4. Resiliency


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1. Virtue/goodness

Are you kind? Are you just?

Do you put yourself first or your client first?Where do you draw the line?

How do you resolve differences in opinion?


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2. Cultural competence skills

Diversity - description

Multiculturalismevaluationof Power

Privilege

and share power with those who have

less power, empowering others Social justice

www.counselorsforsocialjustice.org


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2. Cultural competence skills: what you

can do

1. Awareness of your own cultural heritageand its impact on the counselingrelationship

2. Immerse in cultures different from your own

3. Be responsible in finding out and learning

about different cultures4. Awareness of your own biases and

prejudices


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4. Resiliency (=stamina)

Strengths-based perspective

Resilient counselors are able to

1. Use active, proactive approach to challenges andissues

2. See pain and frustration in a positive mannerhalf-full cup

3. Make decisions based on own character virtue,integrity, courage

4. Identify and use protective factors in environment


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Training and credentials

1. Graduation from an accredited program

get a degree2. Certified get a title

3. Licensed get and title AND legal practice


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Discussion

Why would you like to become a helper?

Possible sources of influence:

Family of origin

Life experiences

Role models

Personal qualities

Needs and motivations

Love for social justice

Culture and environment

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Chapter 1 the Helping Profession