what is counseling.

[Sammy-San]

counseling need a license legally, but what is that practice itself? Using certain language that comes from a textbook.

 

[Micah888]

counseling need a license legally, but what is that practice itself? Using certain language that comes from a textbook.

Here is one definition:
"A counseling psychologist is a mental health professional who works with patients on mental, emotional and behavioral problems and disorders. Counseling psychologists discuss issues with clients in an intimate, thorough fashion and provide advice on the best strategies and techniques to address their problems."

 

[Sammy-San]

Here is one definition:
"A counseling psychologist is a mental health professional who works with patients on mental, emotional and behavioral problems and disorders. Counseling psychologists discuss issues with clients in an intimate, thorough fashion and provide advice on the best strategies and techniques to address their problems."

A person can counsel without money, so being paid to help a person with their problems isnt the litmus test for a license being needed.

Does that mean a person needs a license to use certain language?

 

[Zoii]

A person can counsel without money, so being paid to help a person with their problems isnt the litmus test for a license being needed.

Does that mean a person needs a license to use certain language?

No it means they need a licence that prove they are qualified and know what the hell they are talking about and are accountable for their practice so that they are not just some ratbag off the street offering what they think is a brilliant idea [but in reality not]; instead of evidence-based clinical assessment and therapies.

 

[seeking.IAM]

counseling need a license legally, but what is that practice itself? Using certain language that comes from a textbook.

It's the study of human behavior and emotions applied to help people see that which they cannot see themselves. It identifies problems and possible solutions, challenges inaction, and drives change...if they person seeing the counselor wants it.

 

[Dave-W]

No it means they need a licence that prove they are qualified and know what the hell they are talking about and are accountable for their practice so that they are not just some ratbag off the street offering what they think is a brilliant idea [but in reality not]; instead of evidence-based clinical assessment and therapies.

Exactly.

 

[Sammy-San]

No it means they need a licence that prove they are qualified and know what the hell they are talking about and are accountable for their practice so that they are not just some ratbag off the street offering what they think is a brilliant idea [but in reality not]; instead of evidence-based clinical assessment and therapies.

What language does a person need a license to use?

 

[Sammy-San]

Exactly.

I was asking on the definition of the term and practice.

 

[Willie T]

I was employed by a psychologist, starting back in 82 as a "Facilitating Counselor" and I was only 'certified' in a few areas.

 

[redblue22]

counseling need a license legally, but what is that practice itself? Using certain language that comes from a textbook.

counseling needs a license legally? where did you get that from?

 

[Celticroots]

To be a counselor you at least need a Master's Degree.

 

[Celticroots]

No it means they need a licence that prove they are qualified and know what the hell they are talking about and are accountable for their practice so that they are not just some ratbag off the street offering what they think is a brilliant idea [but in reality not]; instead of evidence-based clinical assessment and therapies.

That's right.

 

[Sammy-San]

counseling needs a license legally? where did you get that from?

Like if I gave advice to a person with problems, thats counseling?

 

[Zoii]

Like if I gave advice to a person with problems, thats counseling?

well no thatd be a random person offering advice - thats far from counselling

 

[Sammy-San]

well no thatd be a random person offering advice - thats far from counselling

What's the difference? What words does a person need a license to use?

 

[Zoii]

What's the difference? What words does a person need a license to use?

The fact you need to ask that sam is a concern for those whom you have contact with that may be in need of counselling - so my only reply to you is if someone has troubling issues to the point it is significangtly impacting on their life; by all means offer advice, but that advice should be ÿou need to speak with a counsellor

 

[Sammy-San]

The fact you need to ask that sam is a concern for those whom you have contact with that may be in need of counselling - so my only reply to you is if someone has troubling issues to the point it is significangtly impacting on their life; by all means offer advice, but that advice should be ÿou need to speak with a counsellor

I love analyzing things and having the right answer for trivial topics-like definitions of words, facts on linguistics.

 

[Zoii]

I love analyzing things and having the right answer for trivial topics-like definitions of words, facts on linguistics.

Sam you could easily google and get better definitions than CF is likely to give you. The critical difference between advice and counselling is that advice offers a solution that may be informed or ill-informed. Counselling is a process of analysis and psychological assessment with therapies aiming at taking people on a carefully constructed journey to understand their own issues and to stage by stage carefully address the route cause.

So advice for someone who compulsarily shoplifts would be aimed at dont do it you fool you will be jailed. Counselling will uncover its driven by anxiety and depression following an abusal childhood and then address that route cause.

 

[Sammy-San]

Sam you could easily google and get better definitions than CF is likely to give you. The critical difference between advice and counselling is that advice offers a solution that may be informed or ill-informed. Counselling is a process of analysis and psychological assessment with therapies aiming at taking people on a carefully constructed journey to understand their own issues and to stage by stage carefully address the route cause.

So advice for someone who compulsarily shoplifts would be aimed at dont do it you fool you will be jailed. Counselling will uncover its driven by anxiety and depression following an abusal childhood and then address that route cause.

So it depends on the intent of the person giving advice?

 

[Zoii]

So it depends on the intent of the person giving advice?

no Sam - Ive said before its all about the persons education, qualifications and skill-sets that determines that they know what the hell they are doing as a counsellor; as opposed to some random ranting uninformed advice from a person