Within the mountains

In this world where criticism is communal we need a brave heart who is willing to be in service for other people. Counselors could be like a mountain, that are barely appreciated with their ability to contribute for other people. When it seems like you are all alone and no one could understand you, go within the mountains. There are still existing people who are willing to hear your words. Would you like to join them?

Competencies

In able to be a counselor you must possess theses different skills:

• Listening Skills;
• Reflective Skills;
• Probing Skills;
• Establishing Rapport;
• Observational skills; and lastly
• Basic Responding Skills.

Areas of Specialization

As cases varies, so as the needed specialization. It does not end with a school counselor there are also other areas that needs to be unfold. These are some of the areas of counseling:

• Marriage and family counseling;
• Guidance and career counseling;
• Rehabilitation counseling;
• Mental Health counseling;
• Substance abuse counseling; and lastly
• Educational counseling.

Of course, in every areas there are different focus. In marriage and family counseling they are usually for couples or in some cases children are also included. Next is the guidance and career counseling, these are usually found in schools and universities. Another is the rehabilitation counseling, this counselors could be found on different institutions or centers. Furthermore, Substance abuse counseling is specialized for people who are mistreated. And lastly, Educational counseling these are the counselors that motivates students to do good in school.

Career Opportunities

In terms of career opportunities, there are many institutions that accepts counselors but they must meet the qualification first. Some includes masteral degree and different types of certificates depending on the position that they want to apply.

These are the following career opportunities:

• Career counselor
• Child Abuse Counselor
• Child Counselor
• Community Counselor
• Depression Counselor
• Domestic Violence Counseling Career
• Geriatric Counselor
• Gerontological Counselor
• Grief Counselor
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Marriage and Family Counselor
• Mental Health Counselor
• Military Chaplain
• Military Counseling Career
• Multicultural Counselor
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• School Counselor
• Substance Abuse Counselor
• Substance Abuse Specialist
• Suicide Counselor
• Veterans Counselor
• Victim Advocate
• Life Coach
• Spiritual Counselor
• Transformational Coach

                   Roles and Responsibilities

If ever you wonder what counselors could do to you then do not expect too much. At times, counselors could not assure that after sessions everything will be fine. Counselors could guide you throughout the problem as long as you are being honest with your situation. In some cases, the best contribution of a counselor is listening to all of your wearies.

Settings in Counseling

Counselors has their own settings in counseling. It depends on their work and specialization whether they will work outside or inside an institution. Some for the sake of advocating mental health they accept different offers from other places to spread awareness. While others are found in schools, institutions, public offices and etc.

Counseling Process

In dealing with the client, counselors are ought to set structures or what they call counseling process. These are the following steps in counseling process:

• Relationship Building
• Problem Assessment
• Goal Setting
• Counselling Intervention
• Evaluation, Termination or Referral

If these process were done efficiently then the whole case might be successful.