Activity 5 in the course guide is based around these ideas.
* What are the kinds of personal and moral qualities you think a counsellor should aspire to?
* Post examples here of where you have had to demonstrate these qualities.
* What difference might there be between the context in which you drew on these and the counselling context?
* How do these link to some of the personal qualities listed in the ethical framework: empathy; sincerity; integrity; resilience; respect; humility; competence; wisdom and courage.
Please remember to only post information to the forum that you feel comfortable with as this is a public setting and to keep in mind the anonymity of third parties.
Looking forward to hearing your responses.
Best Wishes
Michelle and Lesley
Hello,
In reading the BACP Ethical Framework, I tried to evaluate the framework against the questions posed here, and against my own personal values, as I believe that in order to be true to a client, one must be true to oneself! I believe that the values and qualities we possess are ones which we would bring to any session with another person.
* What are the kinds of personal and moral qualities you think a counsellor should aspire to?
Honesty, integrity, trust, patience, respect, sensitivity and professionalism are among the qualities a counsellor should aspire to, and achieve. There are probably many more!
* Post examples here of where you have had to demonstrate these qualities.
I have taught Irish dancing to children from 4 years of age up to adults of 50 something for over 25 years.
Honesty is paramount to win acceptance by children in a learning environment.
Integrity is essential to ensure mutual safety and offer tuition of the highest standard possible.
Trust is essential to gain parental confidence and support, but equally essential to ensure that children feel valued, unique and continue to attend, regardless of their technical level/ability.
Patience is required when...