GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING UNIT2 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING TOPIC

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING UNIT-2 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING TOPIC- APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING LECTUREII PRESENTED BY: DR. MAHASHEVTA GAUR BRAHMAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ROHTAK.

Non-directive Approach to Counselling In this approach, the counsellor provides an atmosphere in which the client can fully explore his/her own thoughts and feelings freely without any fear or pressure. Thus by making the counselee understand his/her potentialities, the counsellor acts as a catalytic agent. Here, the source of data is the client him/herself and the responsibility for change rests with the counselee rather than with the counsellor.

Non-directive Approach to Counseling v Carl Rogers is the chief exponent of non-directive counselling. v. It is also known client-oriented/ centered counselling. v Counselor’s role is passive. v Counselee is active.

Non-directive Approach to Counseling v. Counselee is allowed free expression. v Counsellor only directs and guides. v Counsellor asks a few questions, so as to think about the solution of the problem. v. Counselee takes active part, gains insight into the problem with the help of the counselor and arrives at the decision and action to be taken.

Non-directive Approach to Counseling v. Role of the counselor is to create an atmosphere in which the counselee can work out his own understanding. v Emotional aspect rather than the intellectual aspect is stressed. v Counseling relationship is the establishment of the warm, permissive and accepting climate which helps the client to express his self structure.

Non-directive Approach to counseling Merits: v Freedom of the individual. v Relieves tensions due to catharsis. v Moves toward acceptance of himself. v Confronts weaknesses without feeling threatened.

Non-directive Approach to Counseling Demerits: v. Time consuming. v Wisdom and judgement of the client cannot be relied upon. v All the problems cannot be sorted out through talking.