(PRINCIPLES IN GIDANCE AND COUNSELING)

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1. Name the types of counselling with their exponents.

 Directive Counselling [Counsellor-Centered Counselling, Prescriptive Counselling ]

 Non-Directive Counselling [Permissive Counselling]
 Eclectic Counselling

2. Differentiate between Directive and Non-Directive counselling.

Directive counseling and non-directive counseling are two different approaches in the field of
counseling, differing in the level of involvement of the counselor and the client.

A. Directive counseling is a treatment approach in which the counselor takes full control and
commands the therapy sessions. The counselor actively evaluates the client's problem,
produces suggestions, and dictates the direction, pace, and analysis of the sessions. This
approach saves time, focuses on the problem and person, and makes the counselor readily
available for help. However, a disadvantage is that the client may become too dependent on the
counselor.

B. While non-directive counseling allows the client to play a more active role in decision-making.
The counselor provides guidance and suggestions, but the client ultimately takes the lead in
determining the direction of therapy. This approach respects the client's autonomy and
encourages self-discovery and personal growth. However, it may require more time and may
not be suitable for clients who need immediate solutions.

Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them depends on
the specific needs and preferences of the client. It is important for counselors to recognize the type of
counseling being provided and tailor their approach accordingly to best serve the client's unique needs.

References: 1 https://lead-academy.org/blog/difference-between-directive-non-directive-and-eclectic-counselling/
2 https://www.aipc.net.au/articles/directive-vs-non-directive-play-therapy/
3 https://www.coursehero.com/file/p4jqpl3/they-think-and-act-1-Distinguish-between-directive-and-non-directive-
counselling/

3. Why is Eclectic Counselling preferred to Directive and Non-directive

counselling?
Eclectic counseling is preferred over directive and non-directive counseling because it combines the benefits of
both approaches. With eclectic counseling, therapists have the flexibility to use a variety of techniques and
approaches tailored to the specific needs of each client . Allowing a more personalized and customized
treatment plan, ensuring that the client receives the most effective and efficient therapy . By drawing from
multiple counseling styles, eclectic counseling can address a wider range of issues and provide a more holistic
approach to therapy. It allows therapists to customized their approach as needed, providing a more
individualized and flexible treatment experience for clients .

References: 1. https://lead-academy.org/blog/difference-between-directive-non-directive-and-eclectic-counselling/
2. https://www.caluniv.ac.in/academic/Education/Study/Techniques.pdf
3. https://www.slideshare.net/SureshbabuG11/types-of-counseling-directive-nondirective-and-eclectic-
counselling

4. You have received a student/client with whom you have learned that you can

only help by using counselor-centred method. Identify the stages you will need

to go through to handle the problem.

I will follow the Steps in Directive Counselling

(i) Analysis: In this step data is collected from a variety of sources for an adequate understanding of
the pupil.
(ii) Synthesis: This step implies organizing and summarizing the data to find out the assets, liabilities,
adjustments and mal-adjustments of the pupil.
(iii) Diagnosis: Formulating conclusions regarding the nature and causes of the problems expressed by
the pupils is the major concern of this step.
(iv) Prognosis: This step implies predicting the future development of the problem of client or pupil.
(v) Counselling: This step indicates taking steps by the counsellor with the pupil to bring about
adjustment in life.
(vi) Follow-up: This step implies helping and determining the effectiveness of the counselling
provided to the pupil or client.
5. Differentiate Client-Centred Method from Eclectic Method

Client-Centred Method Eclectic Method

The client's experiences and trusts them to aims to address the specific issues and
lead the therapy process, it acts as a guide concerns of the client. The therapist adapts
and source of support, allowing the client to their approach to suit the individual's unique
take control of their therapy sessions. It circumstances.
emphasizes creating a comfortable and non-
judgmental environment for the client
The approach is flexible and tailored to the open to trying different techniques and
individual client's needs and preferences. interventions to find what works best for the
client
It does not rely on specific techniques but draws from various therapeutic techniques
rather on the therapist's ability to provide and theories, allowing the therapist to use a
empathy, unconditional positive regard, and diverse range of tools and strategies to help
understanding the client
The goal is to empower the client to find The goal of eclectic counseling is to find
their own solutions and take control of their practical and effective solutions to the
own life client's problems. The therapist may employ
solution-focused techniques to facilitate
positive change
being selective refers to the counselor's selectively chooses the most appropriate
approach of carefully choosing interventions interventions from different therapeutic
and techniques based on the client's unique approaches to create a tailored treatment
needs and goals. The counselor plan for the client
acknowledges that not all techniques will be
effective for every client, and therefore,
selects interventions that are most likely to
facilitate growth and positive change.
The counselor believes in the client's believes in the client's ability to work
capacity to work through their problems through their problems and empowers them
to find their own solutions
One of the early proponents of eclectic
The Client-Centred Method, also known as therapy, cognitive therapist Arnold Lazarus,
person-centered therapy or Rogerian used the term “multi-modal” to describe his
therapy, was pioneered by Carl Rogers method because he would use different
“modes,” or approaches, to help patients.
Lazarus proposed that the most complete
form of therapy evaluates seven different
modes: behavior, affect, sensation,
imagery, cognition, interpersonal
relationships, and a patient's biological
processes.
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