Key Counseling Skills

Skills are considered one of the important tools counselors need to properly counsel clients. In order for the counselors to have use skills the correct way they would need a proper foundation. Foundation is essential because without it the counselor would not be successful in helping clients. Over time the counselor will be considered competent in their career based on how they utilize skills. I used this experienced as a measure to see where I stand when it comes to skills. This experience was very important in being an eye opener and illustrated the areas I need to improve.

The counseling program is designed to help individuals develop the necessary skills needed to counsel clients. Throughout the program the individual will learn about the various skills they can use in sessions. Although this is my first semester I feel confident that my the end of the program I will have all the tools I need to go out and counsel. This experience was very important in showing me where I stand with regard to skills. I was able to see what areas I need to improve.

I am open to learning what I need to know because it will benefit both myself and the clients. I believe that learning is a constant thing and one never has full knowledge of anything. I listed summarizing, paraphrasing, and challenging as some of the goals I will like to continue working on skills and techniques scale but there are others I would like to work one as well. Other skills I would like improve on are appropriate self-disclosure, interpretation, reflection of meaning, and feedback to