HUS160

Demonstrate the use of self within the interviewing process: empathy, positive regard, genuineness, and concreteness

·         Clarifying expectations

·         Dealing effectively with conflict

·         Establishing rapport with clients

·         Developing and sustaining behaviors that are congruent with the values and ethics of the profession

·         Conscious use of self

·         Clarification of personal and professional values

·         Reflection of professional self

Demonstrate basic counseling communication techniques within a 3 stage model including but not limited to structuring, leading, questioning, and paraphrasing to define, assess, and plan for the client’s needs.

·         Obtaining information through interviewing, active listening, consultation with others, library or other research, and observation of clients and systems

·         Knowledge and skills to analyze and assess the needs for clients or client groups

·         Knowledge and skill development in intake interviewing

·         Knowledge and skill development in individual counseling

Demonstrate effective intervention strategies for clients from diverse backgrounds and situations including but not limited to human diversity, children and parents, older adults, individuals with disabilities, and crisis intervention.

·         Emphasis on context and role of diversity (including, but not limited to ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, learning styles, ability, and socio-economic status) in determining and meeting human needs

·         The range of populations served and needs addressed by  human services

Demonstrate basic counseling responses using a multi-theoretical 3 stage-model within personal and online environments.

·         Disseminating routine and critical information to clients, colleagues, or other members of the related services system that is: using technology for word processing, sending email, and locating and evaluating information.

Display an understanding of the major theories of counseling.

·         The major models used to integrate prevention, maintenance, intervention, rehabilitation, and healthy functioning

Demonstrate the integration of professional ethics within the therapeutic interview process

·         Disseminating routine and critical information to clients, colleagues, or other members of the related services system that is: maintaining client confidentiality and appropriate using client data

·         Client determination

·         Confidentiality of information

·         Integration of the ethical standards outlined by the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) and the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (available on the NOHS website)