Muallim World: QUALITIES that a Counsellor should have:

Wednesday 29 October 2008

Posted by Zul-Elle at 10:20

1. A LISTENER - most basic and vital skill

2. ATTENTIVE - interested

3. APPROACHABLE - open

4. NON-JUDGMENTAL - prejudice-free

5. PATIENT - similar problems but different person etc.

6. OBJECTIVE - won't lose track of topic/problem

7. SENSE OF HUMOR - put person at ease

8. EMPATHY - human closeness but also scientific detachment

9. GENUINESS - sincerity

10.MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY HEALTHY - endurance and stamina

11.PERCEPTIVE - dimensions and perspective

12.EMOTIONAL STABILITY - maturity

13."EXPERIENCES" - close-association / vicarious experiences

14.BROAD-MINDEDNESS - with insights to experiences

15.ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE - verbal & non-verbal communication skill

16.ACCEPTANCE of SELF and COUNSELEE - respect and love