Definition

1. Definition of Counseling
Relationship in which one person endeavors to help
another to understand and solve his adjustment
problem.
Counseling is a two way affair involving counselor and
counselee
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2. Definition of Counseling
something that provides direction or advice as to a
decision or course of action
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3. What is not counseling
Advising done by the
counselor.
Psychotherapy (treatment
of severe mental
illnesses).
Solving all life’s
problems.
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4. Who can Counsel?
Only a professional who has developed the
essential skills and gained experiences over a
period of time
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5. CounselingSkills
• Active listening and empathy
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6. CounselingSkills
• Respect the feelings
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7. CounselingSkills
• Sincerity
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8. CounselingSkills
• T
olerance
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9. CounselingSkills
• Self-awareness
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10. CounselingSkills
• Strength and Balance
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11. CounselingSkills
• Direction
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