Empathy, Probing and Summarising in Counselling

Empathy, Probing and Summarising in Counselling

  1. The role of empathy in the counseling relationship
  2. Techniques for establishing empathy with a client. Provide at least one example to illustrate these techniques.
  3. The role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship
  4. How the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message. Provide at least one example to illustrate your response.
  5. Verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Grading breakdown and decription of what is needed for full points below.

10.0 % The role of empathy in the counseling relationship

Discussion of the role of empathy in the counseling relationship is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported and rich in detail.

20.0 % Techniques for establishing empathy with a client

Discussion of techniques for establishing empathy with a client is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported, rich in detail, and illustrated using specific, realistic examples.

10.0 % The role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship

Discussion of the role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported and rich in detail.

15.0 % How the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message

Discussion of how the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported, rich in detail, and illustrated using specific, realistic examples.

15.0 % Verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client

Discussion of verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported and rich in detail.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose

Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction

Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Format

5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

All format elements are correct.

5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Solution Preview

Empathy is the ability to feel other people emotions, it involves been aware of the other people feelings.  It creates the link between the others and self. There are several elements that a counsellor has to have for them to be empathetic……………………………….

APA

888 Words