Study Guide Applied Social Sciences
Competencies of Counselors
Objectives:
• Show understanding of the roles and functions of counselors.
• Explain the importance of establishing and maintaining rapport in the
counseling process.
• Evaluate the significance of verbal and nonverbal actions in effectively
facilitating attending and observational skills.
• Formulate a profile of a competent counselor.
Establishing Rapport
Rapport refers to an established connection between the client and the counselor.
Rapport enables the development of therapeutic alliance.
The environment should be of mutual trust and respect.
Basic attending skills
Nonverbal cues are important.
They let the client know that the counselor is actively listening.
SOLER
• Sitting
• Open posture
• Leaning
• Eye contact
• Relax
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Competencies of Counselors
Objectives:
• Show understanding of the roles and functions of counselors.
• Explain the importance of establishing and maintaining rapport in the
counseling process.
• Evaluate the significance of verbal and nonverbal actions in effectively
facilitating attending and observational skills.
• Formulate a profile of a competent counselor.
Establishing Rapport
Rapport refers to an established connection between the client and the counselor.
Rapport enables the development of therapeutic alliance.
The environment should be of mutual trust and respect.
Basic attending skills
Nonverbal cues are important.
They let the client know that the counselor is actively listening.
SOLER
• Sitting
• Open posture
• Leaning
• Eye contact
• Relax
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