Basic Counseling Skills
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  • A. TECHNIQUES
  • Pattern of Sessions
  • Active Listening
  • Body Language
  • Asking Questions
  • Paraphrasing/Tone
  • Summary
  • Note Taking
  • Homework
  • Goodie Bag/Fun Stuff
  • Technique References
  • B. THEORIES
  • Client Centered
  • Holistic/Biopsychosocial
  • Strengths Based
  • Cognitive/Behavioral
  • Solution Focused
  • Existential Therapy
  • Letting Go
  • Theory References
  • C. SAMPLE SESSIONS
  • 1. Client Centered Counseling
  • 2.&3. No Show/Cancellation
  • 4. Strengths Based
  • 5. Cognitive Beh. Counseling
  • 6. Holistic Health Counseling
  • 7. Solution Focused
  • 8. Existential Counseling
  • 9. Becoming Unnecessary
  • D. SELF HELP
  • Journaling
  • Mood Mapping
  • Whole Health Check In
  • Community Resources
  • Ten Things I Like About Me
  • Common Lies We Tell
  • Goal-Setting
  • A Why to Bear a How
  • Happy People
  • Self-Help References
  • E. CONTINUING EDUCATION
  • F. SITE MAP
  • G. CONTACT ME!
  • H. READERS' CONTRIBUTIONS
    • Addiction and Sleep - Jessica S
    • Alcohol Counseling - Carol G.
    • Depression and Addiction Rehab - Katherine C
    • Quit Smoking and Alcohol Rehab
    • Reducing Stigma - Patricia S.
    • Suicidal Thoughts and Alcohol Abuse - Julia W
    • Recovery Village - William B.
    • Bereavement Counseling - Sally W
    • Personality Traits - Sally W
    • 3 Solutions to Worst Fears - Paige M
    • 30 Min Reduce Anxiety - Paige M
    • Restorative Power of Arts & Crafts - Sally W
    • 3 Ways - Rid of Sunday Scaries
    • Conquer Fear of Flying - Sally W.
    • Document Anxiety through Journaling - Sally W
    • Career Options - Sally W
    • School Counselor ToolKit - Serena K.
    • Psychology Degrees - Lindsay F
    • Depression and Addiction Rehab - Katherine C
    • Diagnosing Depression - Melissa M
    • PostPartum Depression - Tracey F
    • Assisted Living Options for People with Disabilities
    • Wheelchair Home Safety - Michael M
    • Cerebral Palsy Resources
    • Counseling and Persistent Pain - Sally W
    • Mesothelioma Guide - Corine F.
    • Mesothelioma Resources
    • Finding Start Up Success - Eva B
    • Cleaning House for Better Health - Cheryl C.
    • Destress/Clean Home - Cheryl C
    • Financial Stress - Sally W.
    • Financial Debt - Sally W
    • Be Happy - Hazel G.
    • Gut Health & Mental Health - Sally W
    • How Having a Skincare Routine
    • Counseling the Impoverished - Sally W
    • Conquering Interviews - Eva B
    • Daily Journal Routine - Paige M
    • 4 Journaling Tips for Beginners - Shristi Patni
    • Drug Dangers - Rebecca P.
    • Recall Report - Laura P.
    • Living Mindfully - Mollie Wilson
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Sally W.
    • Couns. Resources - Tim C.
    • Practical Financial SKills - Johanne H
    • Nutrition to Help Anxiety - Sally W
    • Retirement Career Change - Sally W
    • Managing Phobias - Sally W
    • Healing Power of Pets - Sally W
    • Geriatric Counseling - Sally W
    • Counseling Seniors with Anxiety - Sally W
    • Senior Resources - Claire S.
    • Addiction and Sleep - Jessica S
    • Better Sleep - Better Health - Cheryl C
    • Treating Insomnia - Sally W
    • Tuck Sleep - Kellen S
    • De-Fogging Brain - Sally W
    • Recovery from Sports Injury
    • Improving Mental Clarity - Sally W
    • Indoor Air Quality Can Affect Mental Health - Sally W
    • Stress on Health - Sally W.
    • Stress Management - Sally W
    • Suicidal Thoughts and Alcohol Abuse - Julia W
    • Summer Side Gigs for Teachers - Joyce W
    • Tobacco in 2017 - Mary G.
    • Take Control of Your Life - Dorothy Watson
    • No More Winter Blues - Rufus Carter
    • How I Put Anxiety Attacks on Pause
    • 8 Effective Tips for Improving Mental Health - Camille Johnson
    • Manage And Reduce Stress For Your Employees With These Tips - Rufus Carters
    • Moving Forward When Grief Intrudes in Your Life - Camille J
  • Working Remotely - Emma Grace Brown

Theory References

The following textbooks can be partially accessed on Google Books
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook: 4th Edition by Edmund J. Bourne (Author) 2005Attitudes Of Gratitude by M. J. Ryan (Author) 2007

Cognitive Therapy of Depression by Aaron T. Beck (Author), Brian F. Shaw (Author), A. John Rush (Author), Gary Emery (Author)1987

Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice: Skills, Strategies, and Techniques by John Sommers-Flanagan, Rita Sommers-Flanagan (Authors) 2004


The Counseling Practicum and Internship Manual: A Resource by Shannon Hodges 2011

Essentials for Health and Wellness by Gordon Edlin (Author), Eric Golanty (Author), Kelli McCormack Brown (Author) 1999

Existential Therapies by Mick Cooper (Editor) 2003

The Gift of Therapy by Irvin D. Yalom (Author) 2003 Keys to Solution in Brief Therapy by Steve De Shazer (Author) 1985

Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen (Author) 1997

Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin E. Seligman (Author) 2006

Learning Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: An Illustrated Guide by Jesse H. Wright (Author), Monica Ramirez Basco (Author), Michael E. Thase (Author) 2006

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl (Author) 2000


On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy by Carl Rogers (Author) 1995

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Human Strengths by Alan Carr (Author) 2004

Skills in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy by Janet Tolan (Author) 2003

Social Justice is Good for Our Hearts: Why Societal Factors Not Lifestyles are Major Causes of Heart Disease in Canada and Elsewhere by Dennis Raphael (Author) 2002

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: Its Effective Use in Agency Settings by Teri Pichot (Author), Yvonne M. Dolan (Author) 2003

Theoretical models of counseling and psychotherapy by Kevin A. Fall, Janice Miner Holden, Andre Marquis (2004)

What's Right with You! by Barry Duncan (Author) 2005


The Who's Who

Very important instructors are your clients, co-workers, friends who listen, college instructors and field supervisors.

But more important are your folks, pets, relatives and gal- or guy-pals who dispense compassion and discernment with every ivy plant watered and bike tire pumped.

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"Ei sellaista tietä, jota ei ennen ole käyty." - Finnish Proverb

Translation: "There is no such path, that has not been walked along before."
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