Mention some myths attached to counselling.

Answer

• Counselling is not merely giving information.

• Counselling is not giving advice although information and advice may be sought.

• Counselling is not selection and placement of individuals onto jobs or course, although career counselling may be provided to help the person choose among varied career options.

• Counselling is not interviewing but it may be used as a tool in counselling.

• Counselling does not involve changing or influencing attitude, belief and behaviour by persuasion, threat, compulsion, or admonition.

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