This document discusses the importance of language in counseling and identifies several types of language that should be considered in counseling sessions, including verbal, vocal, and non-verbal communication. It notes that both counselors and clients should be aware of factors like emotional expression and listening skills that can impact the language used. Counselors can help facilitate linguistic change in clients to improve counseling outcomes.

1. ST20107 Language
Lecture 14: Language and the counsellor

2. Why is it important to consider the role of language in
counselling?
Types of language in the process
Language and the counsellor
Language and the client
Topics

3. Discuss with those around you why it is important for
us to consider the language used within the
counselling relationship?
Task

4. For the client?
For the counsellor?
What factors could affect the
language in the session?

5. Verbal
Vocal
Types of language involved

6. What should the counsellor be aware of during the
sessions?
Non Verbal Communication
Listening
Language and the counsellor

7. What should the client be aware of during the
session?
Emotional expression
Language and the client

8. The counsellors can encourage linguistic change in
the client
Language and the counsellor

9. Group tasks