Guidance and Counseling are both process to solve problems of life, they
differ only on the approach used. In guidance the client‘s problems are
listened carefully and readymade solutions are provided by the experts. While
in counseling the client‘s problem are discussed and relevant information are
provided in-between. Through these information, the client will gain an insight
to the problem and become empowered to take his own decision.
Guidance Counselor assist each student to benefit from the school experience
through attention to their personal, social and academic needs.
Guidance (Downing) as pointed out by Lao (2006) is an organized set of
specialized services established as an integral part of the school environment
designed to promote the development of students and assist them toward a
realization of sound, wholesome adjustment and maximum accomplishment
commensurate with their potentialities.
Guidance (Good) is a process id dynamic interpersonal relationship
designed to influence the attitude and subsequent behavior of the person.
Counseling is both process and relationship. It is a process by which
concentrated attention is given by both counselor and counselee to the problems
and concerns of the students in a setting of privacy, warmth, mutual acceptance
and confidentiality. As a process it utilizes appropriate tools and procedure
which contribute to experience. Counseling is also a relationship characterized
by trust, confidence and intimacy in which the students gains intellectual and
emotional stability from which he can resolve difficulties, make plans and realize
greatest self-fulfillment.
Villar (2207) pointed out the different guidance services based from Rules and
Regulations of Republic Act 9258, Rule 1, Section 3 Manila standard, 2007) and
other services not mentioned in Rules and Regulations
1.
Individual inventory/
analysis
2.
Information
3.
Counseling
4.
Research
5.
Placement
6.
Referral
7.
Follow-up
8.
Evaluation
9.
Consultation
10.
Program development
11.
Public relations
Roles of the Guidance Counselor
There are 5 roles of the guidance counselor are discussed by Dr. Imelda
V.G. Villar in her book
implementing a comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Programs in the
Philippines(2007)
1.
As Counselor
2.
As Coordinator
3.
As Consultant
4.
As Conductor of
Activities
5.
As Change Agent
Essential
Elements of Counseling Process
1.
Anticipating the
interview
2.
Developing a positive
working relationship
3.
Exploring feelings
and attitudes
4.
Reviewing and
determining present status
5.
Exploring
alternatives
6.
Reading decision
7.
Post counseling
contact
Techniques and Methodologies used in the Guidance
Process
1.
Autobiography
2.
Anecdotal record
3.
Case study
4.
Cumulative record
5.
Interview
6.
Observation
7.
Projective techniques
8.
Rating scale
9.
Sociometry
Ethical Consideration of the Counselor
1.
Counselor‘s
responsibility to the client and to his family
2.
Recognize the
boundaries of their competence and their own personal and professional
limitations
3.
Confidentiality
4.
Imposition of one‘s
values and philosophy of life on the client is considered unethical.
Four Important Functions of Guidance Services
1. Counseling
•
Individual counseling
•
Small group
counseling
•
Crisis counseling
•
Career counseling
•
Referrals
•
Peer helping programs
2. Prevention
•
Primary, secondary,
tertiary plans and programs
• Individual
assessments coordinated student support team activities
•
Students activities
•
Transitional planning