Sponsor Area

Therapeutic Approaches And Counselling

Question
CBSEENPS12041825

Explain the quality of ‘positive regard for others’ of effective counsellor.

Solution

Quality of positive regard for others for an effective counsellor

  1. Positive regard is accepting that it is all right to feel the way the client is feeling.
  2. While speaking to the client the counsellor should use ‘I’ terms rather than ‘you’ messages
  3. A counsellor should respond after paraphrasing, therefore checking whatever he/she says.
  4. Provide freedom of expression, never cut in.
  5. Do not assume – express yourself according to the content of verbal exchange taking place.
  6. Do not label either yourself or the other person regarding any characteristics.