Professionalism in Counseling and Mental Health

How do counseling and mental health professionals convey professionalism?

• Through collegiality, timeliness, and mindfulness

• By ignoring clients and colleagues

• By focusing solely on personal gain

• Through casual and informal behavior

What is a core value of counseling?

• Protecting the integrity of the counselor-client relationship

• Maximizing financial profit

• Promoting personal beliefs

• Encouraging dependency

What is an example of demonstrating professionalism in the workplace?

• Coming to work on time

• Arriving late consistently

• Ignoring co-workers

• Avoiding responsibilities

How should professionals communicate differences?

• Mindfully

• Aggressively

• Indifferently

• Sarcastically

What is an important aspect of dressing in a professional setting?

• Dressing professionally

• Wearing casual attire

• Ignoring dress codes

• Focusing on fashion trends

What is the importance of interpersonal skills in counseling?

• Facilitating effective communication

• Creating barriers

• Promoting misunderstandings

• Encouraging conflict

What is heavily relied upon in interpersonal relationships according to the document?

• Active listening

• Passive observation

• Quick decision-making

• Independent work

What might an individual seek help for in personal relationships?

• Overcoming struggles

• Gaining wealth

• Avoiding responsibilities

• Ignoring problems

What is a mental health professional expected to do during client interactions?

• Actively listen

• Passively observe

• Interrupt frequently

• Dominate the conversation

What is a benefit of building safe, healthy working environments?

• Success of clients and colleagues

• Increased competition

• Isolation

• Reduced communication