Non-directive Counseling (Definition, Techniques, and Importance)

There are three counseling approaches: directive, non-directive, and eclectic. These approaches differ based on the role the counselor plays in the counseling relationship. In this post, I’ll be focusing on non-directive counseling— its definition, principles, and dynamics of practice. What is Non-directive Counseling? Non-directive counseling is a counseling approach where the counselor is not actively […]

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Heterogenous Therapy Group | Definition, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Group counseling sessions can take varying forms depending on the preferred style of the group therapist and the peculiarities of the group. Group counseling sessions can either be homogeneous or heterogeneous. Homogeneous therapy groups are groups where all clients have similar issues that need to be addressed while heterogeneous therapy groups consist of group members

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8 Problems Affecting Counseling Practicum And Solutions

Counseling practicum plays an important role in the raising of professional and competent counselors. But unfortunately, it mostly doesn’t fulfil this role in student counselors. This is because of the presence of many challenges. I have highlighted 8 common problems that are associated with counseling practicum and what can be done about them. Related: Counseling

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Counseling Practicum (Definition, Types, and Objectives)

One cardinal aspect of counselor education programs is the practicum exercise. It is known as the heart of any effective counselor training. Counselors who do not go through the practicum exercise cannot be said to be qualified counselors. The counseling practicum is to counselors what teaching practice is to teachers and what the law school

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7 Core Guidance Programs & Services In Schools (Scope of Counseling)

The scope of guidance and counseling in schools goes beyond careers guidance or counseling students. There are several other important aspects that many school counselors do not cover. These are the seven core guidance programs explained below. 7 Guidance Programs and Services 1. Appraisal Service An appraisal is a continuous and developmental process of collecting,

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Traditional Guidance and Counseling (Definition, Advantages, and Limitations)

Traditional guidance and counseling is an umbrella term that covers the diverse localized and nonprofessional guidance services found in most African communities that help them navigate through the difficulties and uncertainties of life before the advent of modern/western guidance and counseling. It is provided mainly by family heads, community elders, religious leaders, traditional priests, and

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Educational and Vocational Guidance: Differences & Similarities

There are primarily 3 types of guidance; namely, educational guidance, vocational guidance, and personal-social guidance. While personal-social guidance is clearly different, there are usually uncertainties in the relationship between vocational and educational guidance. Educational and vocational guidance are not the same although, combined, they help in the progressive development of students. In this post, I

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15 Importance of Vocational Guidance in Schools

Vocational guidance is an important aspect of career development that provides students with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their career paths. It is a process that spans from the elementary school, intensifies in the secondary and continues during tertiary education. But of what benefit is it to schools and

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15 Importance of Guidance and Counselling in Education

The roles of guidance and counseling cannot be overstated. Guidance and counseling is needed in schools in order to make education more holistic and cater to the affective domain of students’ development. In this article, I will be highlighting 15 ways in which guidance and counseling helps the educational system— the school as a whole,

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What is Personal Guidance? (Meaning, Stages, and Objectives)

There are generally 3 types of guidance and counseling in schools— educational, vocational, and personal-social. In this post, we will be zooming into personal/social guidance and counseling — its nature, objectives, and importance. Nature of Personal Guidance Personal-social guidance is a type of guidance that aims to assist people in acquiring the abilities, information, and

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