Field Counselor Dispositions
Sensitivity
Goal: A SMART goal for this disposition could focus on attending all counseling sessions with an open mind and heart by listening more than speaking throughout each session.
Objective: The objective would be for the counselor to become more aware of how their clients feel without coercively attempting to shape those feelings in any way; allowing the client to grow autonomously from their unique viewpoint and position within each session.
Impartiality
Goal: The goal is to ensure that all counseling sessions involve approaching clients with impartiality, valuing their rights, dignity, and worth, by identifying, acknowledging and respecting their cultural values at the start of each session.
Objective: The counselor should receive proper training in the areas of contextual and cultural competency. This education includes increasing knowledge on the characteristics of different social and cultural contexts as well as understanding diverse world views so they can be conscientious when working with different client populations.
Discipline
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