Chapter 9: Introduction to Counseling Skills

After reading this chapter, you will understand more about: Counseling skills and counseling skill modelsThe role and importance of empathyA skill set (called EAR) used for working with so-called “difficult clients”Reasons for client dropoutCounselor and counseling skill developmentThe following CACREP standards are addressed in this chapter: Counseling Practice and Relationships: Case conceptualization skills using a variety of models and approaches (CACREP, 2024, Standard 3.E.3.)The application of technology related to counseling (CACREP, 2024, Standard 3.E.5.)Interviewing, attending, and listening skills in the counseling process (CACREP, 2024, Standard 3.E.9.)