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Basic Counseling Skills

There are two parts to this discussion. The ?rst part is skill based to practice the basic counseling skills and the second part supports your practice of becoming a re?ective practitioner using self-awareness and self-evaluation.

Part 1: Practice Counseling Skills

Create some example prompts of comments you might say to a client if you were to demonstrate each of these skills as part of a session.

If you need help remembering what the skill looks or sounds like, go back to your text and re-read the section about the skill.

What would a minimal encourager sound like? See Chapter 4. What would an opening/invitational skill sound like? See Chapter 4.

What does the re?ecting skill of paraphrasing sound like? See Chapter 5.

Part 2: Personal Insights

How do you create a warm and welcoming connection with people in your life now? For example, at work, with family or friends, your children, and so on.

What did you notice about these skills that might be comfortable or uncomfortable for you when you are working with a client?