PSYC 388 COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATESTUPDATED ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY.

What is a counsellor-client contract? What are the reasons for using a
counsellor-client contract? Identify and describe five of the six important
elements (Goodyear & Bradley, 1980) of a counsellor-client contract, and
explain why each should be included.
✔✔There are two aspects of contracting. One focuses on the processes
involved in reaching and goal, the other concentrates on the final outcome.
Because the number of sessions may be limited, it is useful and time
saving for counsellors and clients to work on goals through a contract
system. this lets both parties participate in determining directions in
counselling and evaluating change. It also helps them be more specific.
-It is essential that counsellors indicate to their clients that the purpose of
counselling is to work. Don't say "what would you like to talk about?" but
rather, "What would you like to work on?"
- It is vital that the contract for counselling concerns change in the client
rather than a person not present at the sessions.
-The counsellor must insist on setting up contracts that avoid the inclusion
of client con words such as try or maybe, which are not specific.
-The counsellor must be wary of client goals that are directed toward
pleasing others and include words such as should or must. Such
statements embody externally driven goals.