Counseling Concepts and Goals

What is the subjective dimension of counseling?

• It is a flexible and creative process.

• It is about objective observations.

• It is a formal helping relationship.

• It is a profession that applies integrated approaches.

What are the goals of counseling?

• Development Goals

• Preventive Goals

• Enhancement Goals

• All of the above

What does self-awareness in counseling refer to?

• Understanding of emotional difficulties

• Being aware of blocked thoughts and feelings

• Forming meaningful relationships

• Achieving self-actualization

What is the principle of nonmaleficence in counseling?

• Do not harm

• Promote human welfare

• Keep client information private

• Fair distribution of resources

What is the goal of restitution in counseling?

• Make amends for previous destructive behavior

• Inspire a desire to care for others

• Finding a solution to a problem

• Enhancing special skills

What is the ethical principle of justice?

• Fair distribution of resources

• Right to freedom of action

• Loyalty and reliability

• Do good for the client

What does empowerment in counseling involve?

• Working on skills awareness and knowledge

• Finding a solution to a problem

• Assisting in meeting human growth

• Enhancing special skills

What is the goal of behavior change in counseling?

• Modification of maladaptive thought patterns

• Finding a solution to a problem

• Assisting in meeting human growth

• Enhancing special skills

What is the goal of generativity in counseling?

• Inspiring a desire to care for others

• Finding a solution to a problem

• Modification of maladaptive thought patterns

• Enhancing special skills

What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy in counseling?

• Building interpersonal skills

• Enhancing emotional intelligence

• Promoting physical health

• Changing negative thought patterns