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Principle of Counselling
Principle of Counselling
PRINCIPLE OF COUNSELLING
CHELMI MUAMAR ROSYADI MANULANG SATRIADI
PRINCIPLE OF COUNSELLING
EMPATHY
Definition of Empathy
Empathy is a
multidimensional and complex social phenomenon consisting of cognitive, relational 2006). affective, processes and (Smith,
Carl
conditions counseling, counseling empathy
Rogers
of and a for
introduced
successful humanistic places value core
practice as
(Association
Humanistic
Counseling, 2012).
Rothschild
(Campbell
&
Simmonds,
2011)
describes empathy as the connective tissue of good therapy which hones the tools of insight and intuition, but also points out that the neurological, psychological and somatic mechanisms of empathy can lead to compassion fatigue or vicarious traumatisation
TRUST
Definition of Trust
Rousseau et al. (1988),
defined trust as a psychological state that comprises the intention to accept vulnerability due to
another.
Cook and
Wall (1980)
McAllister (1995), on the other hand, explained the phenomenon using a cognitive dimension based on objective reasons to trust someone in certain
CONGRUENCE
Definition of Congruence
According to Lietaer (1993) congruence define as awareness, the ability to be aware of ones own internal experience and the transparency, the willingness to communicate to the other person what is going on within.
When I am being congruent, as well as being open to my experience, I am also doing different things at different times depending on the person I am with, the situation and the specific in-therapy context in which I am being congruent (Wyatt, 2000). The counselor must be congruent which involves being aware of : Feelings of the client Awareness of client Expressions of the client
For Roger, unconditional positive regard was based on an underlying belief that consistent warmth, acceptance and prizing of clients were needed to facilitate client growth toward their potential. Here, Roger describing how positive or accepting feeling toward clients are what allow clients to feel safe enough to explore their self-doubts, insecurities, and weaknesses.
NON JUDGEMENTAL
Definition of Non Judgmental
Non Judgmental means that of, relating to, or indicating an attitude and approach that is open and not integrating whatsoever. a judgment
Carl Rogers strongly believed that each person is unique, that each person should be responsible for the conduct and direction of his or her own life, and
CONFIDENTIALITY
Definition of Confidentiality
Confidentiality is the state of being secret. It is mainly associated with professions such as law, medicine, and counseling. Confidentiality ensures that information is only accessible only to those authorized to have access.
Confidentiality is a central aspect of counseling. The counseling process depends on the client feeling sufficiently safe to be able to talk openly and honestly about whatever it is that is bothering them. (McLeod & McLeod, 2011)
REFERENCE
Association for Humanistic Counseling. (2012). Humanistic philosophy. Retrieved from http://afhc.camp9.org/Default. aspx?pageld=1242938. Campbell, A. F., & Simmonds, J. G. (2011). Therapist Perspectives On The Therapeutic Alliance With Children And Adolescents. Counselling Psychology Quarterly , 195-209. Cook, J., & Wall, T. (1980). New Work Attitude Measures Of Trust, Organizational Commitment And Personal Need Nonfulfillment. Journal of Occupational Psychology, 53, 39-52. Coulehan, J. (2009). Compassionate Solidarity: Suffering, Poetry, And Medicine. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 52, 585603. Don Baucum, P. (1999). Behavioral and Social Science Psychology. New York, United States of America: Barron's Educational Series.
Sommers, J. (2014). Clinical Interviewing Fifth Edition. Hoboken: Wiley. Wyatt, G. (2000). The Multifaceted Nature of Congruence Within the Therapeutic Relationship. The Person Centered Journal .