The table differentiates three counseling methods - directive, non-directive, and eclectic - by listing their advantages and limitations. Directive counseling is problem-focused and uses direct techniques, while non-directive removes emotional blocks and develops personal responsibility but is slow. Eclectic counseling combines approaches flexibly and is more objective but requires an experienced counselor.
The table differentiates three counseling methods - directive, non-directive, and eclectic - by listing their advantages and limitations. Directive counseling is problem-focused and uses direct techniques, while non-directive removes emotional blocks and develops personal responsibility but is slow. Eclectic counseling combines approaches flexibly and is more objective but requires an experienced counselor.
The table differentiates three counseling methods - directive, non-directive, and eclectic - by listing their advantages and limitations. Directive counseling is problem-focused and uses direct techniques, while non-directive removes emotional blocks and develops personal responsibility but is slow. Eclectic counseling combines approaches flexibly and is more objective but requires an experienced counselor.
Advantages 1 Emphasis is on the Removes emotional More cost effective
problem and not the blocks and helps an and practical individual. individual bring approach repressed thoughts on a conscious level thereby reducing tension. 2 Techniques used in No tests or Flexible approach to this method are psychological counseling process direct, persuasive and measures are used. explanatory. 3 Saves time The process is slow More objective and but sure to give the coordinated approach individual the of counseling capability to make adjustments. 4 Focuses more on the Encourages maturity Strength of one intellectual rather method can be used than the emotional to offset the aspects of the client. weakness. 5 Quickest method Develops personal Therapeutic method reponsibility treat the entire disorder and not just one symptom. Limitations 1 Makes the client This approach is Role of counselor and dependable on the individual centered, it the client are not counselor. may not be possible predetermined for a counselor to equality attend to every client. 2 Client does not gain The counselor has a Requires an any ability for self- harder time experienced and analysis or solve new controlling the pace of skilled counselor to problems or the session. handle the dynamic adjustments. feature of this counseling approach.
3 Does not guarantee Requires a high Time consuming
that the client will degree of motivation able to solve the same in the client problem on his own in the future. 4 Sometimes the This approach Need full cooperation counselor lacks depends too much on information regarding the ability and the client which leads initiative of the client. to wrong counseling. 5 Problems regarding The process is slow In this case, group emotional and time-consuming. theraphy is proven maladjustment may ineffective. be better solved by non directive counseling.