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describe the notion of "opening up the space" for a client
the counselor’s warmth, congruence and unconditional acceptance of the
client irrespective of the client's behavior.
Empathy
sometimes referred to as frame of reference, " walking in someone else's
shoes ". The counsellor tries to understand the thoughts and feelings as the
client experiences them
congruence
The counsellor is genuine. It allows the client to build a trusting relationship
with the counsellor. it helps the client feel valued, this in turn builds self-
esteem and trust in their judgement
Unconditional positive regard
an attitude of acceptance which is conducive to a person's self-awareness
and growth. It allows the client to open up and speak about their difficulties
without fear of being criticized or judged.
The problem resolution stage of counselling
The stage in which both counsellor and client are active, the counselor
engages in facilitating, demonstrating, instructing and providing a safe
environment for change; and the client engages in re-evaluation, trying new
behaviors, exploring emotional and cognitive factors and discarding old
behaviors.
empathetic understanding
The ability to feel with clients , as opposed to feeling for clients. The
counsellor sees the client's world from the client's perspective and to
communicate that back in a way that makes a client feel they've been
understood.
Normative Ethics
counsellors who emphasize the change in the number or amount of a
characteristic or adult development. Directs behavior according to a certain