What is counseling?
Counseling is a relationship between a professional and individual or group to successfully empower and achieve wellness, establish and complete goals, cope, discuss, address and solve situations or traumatic experiences.
What natural traits/characteristics does an individual need to possess to help others?
To help effectively help others, natural traits/ characteristics an individual must have include being understanding and accepting. Being that one will be working with people from all walks of life and most that differs from the individual, these components are vital. Also, communication and problem-solving skills and empathy are beneficial to own. With these, it allows an individual to approach different situations and find solutions to various people and feel someone emotions.
What is the most important thing to remember when working as a helping professional?
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One can do what they can do to the best of their ability, for not every helping professional is compatible with every patient bestowed upon them. Also, the helping professional should know that listening is vital because sometimes your patient simply wants someone to listen rather than respond, be understanding and respectful and always be willing to learn more techniques or tools to become more well-versed and rounded.
If you were working as a helping professional, what are the unique qualities that you would bring to the table?
I would bring forth my “it” factor of sincerity and empathy. The ability to place myself in someone else’s shoes, I am able to gain a better understanding of how they feel or relate to their situation. Also, my listening skills and ability to attentive for a long period of time are qualities that would be beneficial to the table.
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