A further element is the managerial or normative aspect of supervision and this could explained to some extent as maintaining standards.An awareness of the need to keep up with CPD, personal blind spots and prejudices that affect the the way how both trainee and counselor look at themselves which in turn influence how they see others and the way how they work, so the requirement to contiunaly learn about oneself increases knowledge and understanding which is vitaly important for personal development and growth that will enevitbly enhance thier work with clients. Casework supervision plays an important role as it provides support for the student or practising counselor.They have an
This includes using words, feedback, action, body language and gestures. With effective communication service users and family will enjoy the services provided. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual reactions when communicating with them All communication has an effect on the person that you are communicating with. Interactions a two way process, it is important to watch the effects so that any problems can be identified and dealt with. In order to be effective in care and supporting service users you have to be a good communicator whether this is through speaking, body language, facial expressions or gestures.
Barriers to communication could include not being able to understand or being aware of someone’s needs, wishes, beliefs values or culture, whether from the individual not being able to communicate properly through a disability( speech impediment/ deafness) or through ignorance. Having a noisy or uncomfortable environment could have a part to play as the individual may not feel comfortable or may feel they have lack of privacy. The language we/they use could also cause problems, whether someone doesn’t speak properly or clearly, or if the language being used isn’t the individuals first language. 3.2 Q. Describe ways to reduce barriers to communication A Ways to reduce barriers to communication could include:- *Showing that you are listening and interested in what the individual has to say.
On occasion there are self-awareness unexplored problem areas that the counsellor encounters with a client. This could be the counsellor struggling to show acceptance to the client as they are discussing a belief with the opposite opinions of the counsellor. Transference and counter transference (where the client or counsellor see traits of individuals personal to them for various reasons and experience conscious or unconscious feelings towards the other) is also a problem are in counselling which continuous training and supervision sessions are needed to reflect on and discuss supported clients. This is a chance for the counsellor to discuss and reflect on their work with a supervisor. An opportunity to explore feelings, prejudges or develop self-awareness is essential to empower the counsellor to support their clients safely, positively and
UNIT 1. Understanding the context for the use of counselling skills Learning outcome 1 – Understand what is meant by counselling skills. 1.1 Define counselling skills: There are not just skills used in counselling there are qualities that are needed from the counsellor, whom I shall refer to as helper or listener. These would be to offer what is called the core conditions these qualities are: to be genuine or congruent, to be true and real, the listener must do this verbally and with their body language, by this I mean to say something and not to send a different message with their body language, to be real and sincere. The listener should say what they are feeling only if it is beneficial to the relationship or to the person seeking help.
* Are able to empathise with the other person. * Experience warmth and genuineness in the relationship. Effective communication also requires the care worker to develop and use a range of skills, abilities and communication techniques. * Active listening – a person who uses active listening pays close attention to what the other person is saying and notices the non-verbal messages they are communicating. People who are good at active listening also tend to be skilled at using minimal prompts.
You would have to rely on the patient giving you the information for it not is socially desirable or have demand characteristics. On the other hand, it is better than individual differences as people may have the same thought patterns and processes. You can only obtain this information by self reports, which would probably give both of those issues; social desirability and demand characteristics. These would affect your results and therefore they would not be reliable or valid. If you were using the cognitive approach you would only get qualitative data which could be a problem as not everyone interprets the same answer in the same way.
1.1. Identify different reasons why people communicate. Reasons why people communicate: express needs; share ideas and information; to reassure; express feelings; build relationships; socialise; ask questions, share experiences 1.2. Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of own work. The impact of communication on own work: communication with others eg colleagues, people who use services, children; supports the development of effective relationships, helps to build trust; aids understanding of individuals’ needs; prevents misunderstandings; supports the development of own knowledge and skills 1.3.
1.2- Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in an adult social care setting: Effective communication can affect many aspects of work,effectively communicating can help build levels of trust,help recording and reporting incidents, aid participation and help with service provisions. 1.3-Explain why it is important to observe individuals reactions while communicating with them: When communicating with an individual it is key to pay attention to reactions that the person gives off. This is because it allows one to understand what that the individual is expressing and to help meet the individuals needs.It helps to also notice any changes in an individuals needs and to enable effective communication. Outcome 2- Understand how to meet the communication and language needs,wishes and preferences of an individual. 2.1- Explain why it is important to find out an individual's communication, language needs ,wishes and preferences: It is important to find out an individual’s needs,wishes,and preferences because it allows the person to enable effective communication while trying to understand what an individual is trying to express.
Unit 4222-301 Outcome 1 Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting Communication can be used to bring out changes in attitudes, motivate people and establish and maintain relationships. Communication is vital for seeking and providing information. We communicate to express our emotions like courage or fear, joy or sorrow, satisfaction or disappointment with appropriate gestures and words. It is crucial to have good communication for developing positive relationships with other people. It is a process by which two or more people exchange ideas, facts, feelings or impressions in ways that each gains a common understanding of the message.