After the introduction, the author will make an attempt to define professional counseling in social work, and then explain systemic counseling, taking into account the basic attitudes and techniques. Afterwards the author will present the client-centered counseling according to C. Rogers and its basic attitudes as well as techniques. Finally, a comparison of the two models will be made under the above mentioned questions.
The author of this work would like to start an attempt to point out the similarities and differences of the systemic and the client-centered consulting models, in order to work out with this term paper for itself, which consulting approach it would prefer after the attendance of the above-mentioned seminars and whether one of both can be preferred at all. In this term paper, both counseling models are based only on counseling and not on therapy, because later in working life, counseling will be the predominant approach for social work students.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Professional counseling in social work
- Two models of counseling
- Systemic counseling
- Basic attitude
- Techniques
- Client-centered counseling
- Basic attitude
- Techniques
- Systemic counseling
- Comparison
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to compare two models of professional counseling: systemic counseling and client-centered counseling. The author explores the similarities and differences between these models, focusing on their basic attitudes, techniques, and applications in social work. The paper will also address the question of which model the author prefers based on her experience in the seminars.
- Professional counseling in social work
- Systemic counseling and its core principles
- Client-centered counseling and its core principles
- Comparison of systemic and client-centered counseling
- Applications of these models in social work practice
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of the term paper, outlining the author's background and the context of the seminars on client-centered counseling and systemic counseling. It highlights the author's desire to understand the similarities and differences between these models and their relevance to social work.
- Professional Counseling in Social Work: This chapter defines professional counseling in social work, emphasizing its importance as a form of communication and intervention in various contexts. It discusses the role of the counselor and the different types of knowledge required, including counseling and interaction knowledge, and field-specific knowledge.
- Two Models of Counseling: This chapter delves into the two models of counseling, systemic and client-centered, providing an overview of their core principles and goals. It discusses how both models contribute to a holistic view of the client within their system and their respective approaches to problem-solving.
- Systemic Counseling: This chapter focuses on systemic counseling, explaining its basic attitude and techniques. It discusses the importance of neutrality, empathy, resource-orientation, and hypothesis generation in the systemic approach. It also highlights the significance of circularity and the use of various techniques like clarifying context, asking circular questions, reframing, and working with genograms.
- Client-Centered Counseling: This chapter introduces the client-centered approach, focusing on its basic attitude and techniques. It explains the importance of empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard in the client-centered approach. It also discusses the use of techniques like active listening, reflecting feelings, and clarifying meaning.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper explores the key concepts of professional counseling, systemic counseling, client-centered counseling, basic attitudes, techniques, communication, intervention, system, context, and the application of these models in social work practice.
- Quote paper
- Corinna Schneider (Author), 2013, Professional Counseling. A Comparative Approach of Systemic and Client-Centered Counseling, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1183098
