Modern people are under increasing social pressure. Not only are adults' psychological problems receiving more and more attention, but school counseling for primary and secondary school students has also been raised to a new level. The Ministry of Education is also paying more and more attention to student growth and development.
Let us follow Lin Mengping today into "Psychological Counseling and Treatment".
Lin Mengping, PhD in Counseling Psychology from University of Illinois, Counseling Psychologist of Hong Kong Youth Association.
Before we talk about what consultation is, let’s first talk about what it is not?
Consultation is not a simple provision of information, a social conversation, an ordinary interview, nor a simple teaching, nor is it equal to logical analysis, nor is it equal to Giving advice is not to solve problems for people, nor is it to comfort people.
So what exactly is consultation? Is there a definition? This is really not an easy task.
Scholars from various psychological schools have different opinions. Now, the author of this book believes that counseling is a process. In this process, a professionally trained counselor is committed to establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client. To help the other person understand themselves, accept themselves, and then appreciate themselves, so that the person concerned can overcome obstacles to growth, fully realize their potential, and move towards self-realization.
What are the similarities and differences between counseling and psychotherapy?
The two cannot be completely separated. They are both on a continuum. Psychotherapy focuses on those who are abnormal and severely emotionally disturbed, while counseling focuses on those who are abnormal and emotionally disturbed. A basically normal person.
Consulting is a science and an art. Wu Ding, a Chinese scholar, believes that counseling is an art that helps students learn what they can do, resolve to change for the better, and enhance their courage to work hard.
It is extremely natural to promote consulting work in schools, because education is not only limited to the imparting of knowledge, but also pays more attention to the personal growth and development of students.
The scope and focus of school counseling are as follows:
A healthy and correct self-image is the basis for students' successful life.
Let’s go back to what is the purpose of our consultation and treatment?
To know yourself, accept yourself, try to maximize your potential, and move towards self-realization.
Psychological counseling can effectively respond to our personal needs and respond to the needs of the country - psychological counseling is the vitality of education and the key to national prosperity.
