1. 3. Action stratergies - Planning phase
1.1. In this phase, the counselor and client work together to identify actionable goals based on thorough exploration. The focus is on creating realistic plans that match the client's needs and resources while providing support and encouragement. The aim is to facilitate meaningful change by moving from the current situation to a preferred one, with a focus on achievable steps and overcoming obstacles.
1.1.1. It involves
1.1.1.1. 1. Discuss Possible Actions: Collaborate on potential strategies and plans. 2. Choose Best-Fit Strategies: Assist clients in selecting practical and suitable action plans. 3. Develop a Timely Plan: Create a concrete roadmap for the next steps towards desired outcomes.
1.1.2. Skills
1.1.2.1. • Goal setting •Decision making • Problem-solving • Encouraging creative thinking • Divergent Thinking • Evaluate Knowledge of Resources • Using Knowledge of How Behaviour is Changed • Using Knowledge of How Useful Behaviour is Maintained Teaching skills & Promoting Learning skills
2. 1. Current Scenario - The Exploration phase
2.1. The counselor assists the client in examining their present situation, emphasizing comprehension of the client's viewpoint and encounters.
2.1.1. It involves
2.1.1.1. 1. Facilitate storytelling: Assist clients in articulating their narratives. 2. Identify and overcome blind spots: Aid clients in recognizing obstacles hindering self- awareness and problem perception. 3. Prioritize problems and opportunities: Support clients in selecting the most pertinent issues to address.
2.1.2. Skills
2.1.2.1. • Active listening skills, • Rapport Building, • Reflecting, • Paraphrasing • Silence, • Summarising • Asking open questions. For example- “How do you feel about this?”, “What were your thoughts?”
3. 2. The preferred scenario - Challenging phase
3.1. The counselor helps the client imagine a desired future outcome, aiming to establish practical and attainable goals.
3.1.1. It involves
3.1.1.1. 1. Envision Preferred Future: Assist clients in exploring new perspectives and possibilities aligned with their values. 2. Set SMART Goals: Guide clients in establishing realistic and meaningful objectives for positive change. 3. Assess Goal Alignment: Ensure goals are appropriate and in harmony with client's needs and incentives through rational decision- making and strategic planning.
3.1.2. Skills
3.1.2.1. • challenging assumptions, • exploring diverse viewpoints, •understanding implications, •addressing unspoken aspects, • fostering ownership, •recognizing patterns, • managing internal criticism, • offering alternative perspectives, • self-disclosure, •Immediacy, •pacing, and •demonstrating advanced empathy