What is the association that continues to advocate for the welfare and career development of Guidance Counselors, other mental health and allied professionals as well as our learners, teachers, and non-teaching personnel in DepEd?

• PGCA

• PCGA

• PAGC

• PACG

What does PGCA stand for?

• Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association

• Philippine Group Counseling Association

• Philippine Guidance and Counsel Association

• Philippine Group and Counseling Association

These oversee the ethical practice of counseling in our country, EXCEPT _____.

• Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (PGCA)

• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

• Department of Education (DepEd)

• None of the above

Can beginning counselors offer guidance and counseling services without a license?

• Yes

• No

What is the minimum requirement in the Philippines to practice counseling?

• BA/BS Psychology Graduate

• Master's Degree Holder in Guidance and Counseling

• Doctorate in Guidance and Counseling

• Registered and Licensed Guidance Counselor

A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution, statute, regulation, judicial precedent, or other type of law

• Right

• Roles

• Accountability

• Responsibility

Answer explanation

Right - A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution, statute, regulation, judicial precedent, or other type of law

Accountability - "the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions."

Responsibilities are things that we have to do.

Roles are the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.

The following are rights of a counselor, EXCEPT _____.

• Right to Privileged Communication

• Right to Practice in the Country

• Right to Rehabilitation Services

• Right to Accountability

One of the rights of counselors is the right to continuing activities for Counselor Care wherein they may join continuing professional development activities. Which among the following can the counselor attend?

• Seminars

• Trainings

• Administrative Opportunities

• Research-related Activities

Counselors must limit their practice to their educational background and professional competence.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This statement means that counselors are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their education, training, and expertise. It is essential for counselors to have the necessary qualifications and experience to provide competent and effective counseling services to their clients.

Which of the following is an example of research-oriented activities that counselors can engage in to improve their knowledge of their practice?

• Attending conferences and workshops to learn about the latest trends in counseling

• Conducting empirical research studies on the effectiveness of different counseling interventions

• Reading and staying up-to-date on relevant research literature in the field

• All of the above