GUIDANCE and COUNSELING

GUIDANCE
According to Hamrin and Erikson, guidance is an aspect of educational programme which is concerned especially with helping the pupil to become adjusted to her present situation and to plan his future in line with his interests, abilities and social needs.

COUNSELING
According to Wren, counseling is a dynamic and purposeful relationship between two people, who approach a mutually defined problem with mutual consideration of each other to the end that the trouble one or less mature is aided to a self determined resolution of his problem.

 Thorough and extreme/ extensive study of individuals Information services Assistance to staff Placement and follow-up Coordination of various effects To refer cases needing special treatment

PURPOSES OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELING SERVICES

NEED OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

a. Psychological Reasons: Individual differences Development of healthy personality Making the most of available opportunities

NEED OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING (contd..)

b. Sociological Reasons: Changing conditions of work Proper use of energy For proper use of leisure time Change in religious and moral believes Change in industry & labour Lack of guidance at home

NEED OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING (contd..)

c. Educational Reasons: Total development of the student Changing concept of education Vocational development Motivate youth for self employment

COMMON DIAGNOSTIC CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN COUNSELING According to Williamson and Darley (1937): Personality problems Educational problems Vocational problems Financial problems Health problems

COMMON DIAGNOSTIC CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN COUNSELING (contd..)

According to Callis: Vocational (VOC) Emotional (EM) Educational ( ED)

SOURCES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

Medical services Mental health services Social welfare agencies Legal/Law enforcement agencies Employment exchange Parents

Rapport Communication Understanding Change in feelings and expression Planning of counselling interview Scientific method Technical ability Professional competence Artistic skills

BASIC COMPONENTS OF COUNSELING

STEPS IN COUNSELING
Analysis Synthesis Diagnosis Prognosis Counseling Follow-up

COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES
Maintain privacy Rapport building Attending behavior

COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES (contd..)

SHOLVER S: Face the other Squarely H: Head nods O: Adopt an Open Posture L: Lean toward the other V: Verbal Following E: Make Eye Contact, SpEech R: Be Relative, Relaxed

COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES (contd..)

Affirmation Empathy Paraphrasing Questioning Focusing Confronting Linking

COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES (contd..)

Placing events in time sequence Analyzing option Advice & suggestion Summarizing Reflection

CHARACTERISTICS OF A COUNSELLOR
Intelligent to use knowledge Person of culture Possess all-round knowledge Intensive special information Keen observer Person of special skills Possesses human qualities

CHARACTERISTICS OF A COUNSELLOR (contd..)

Deep interest in person Patience Emotional stability Health and good personal appearance Knowledge of human behavior

Department of guidance and counseling services Headed by Qualified counselor Assisted by One two qualified clerical staffs

ORGANIZATION OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELING IN NURSING INSTITUTE

 Physical facilities Poor housing No separate room for these services Counselor's load of work cant justice with his job. Random assignment of students to counselors Lack of experienced staff

PROBLEMS IN ORGANIZING GUIDANCE & COUNSELING SERVICES

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