Facial expression and body movement can convey much more information than verbal contact. A counselor psychologist needs to know about a person's non-verbal reactions in order to react to them in time.
Instructions
Step 1
Create an environment in the office so that the client can see you completely and completely. He must see your availability, predisposition.
Step 2
The position in which you sit is important. Try to avoid crossing your arms and legs.
Step 3
When you start speaking, try to lean slightly towards the client. This posture speaks of involvement, attention of the consultant.
Step 4
Look your client in the eye more often, but remember to pause. Some people find eye contact intimidating and depressing.
Step 5
Be relaxed. Try to avoid manipulating objects in your hands, this can tell the client about your excitement.
Step 6
Calculate the space so that the distance between you and the client does not disturb everyone's intimate space.
Step 7
Sometimes supplement the client's speech with non-verbal regulators: nodding your head, waving your hands, smiling.
Step 8
Try to avoid unnecessary touching during counseling. Tactile contact is more suitable for clients who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Step 9
Try to be lenient about skin reactions. If you see that the client blushed, do not focus on this. You can also pause or translate the topic.
Step 10
Watch out for unconscious client reactions. For example, manipulating an earlobe means boredom, while lip biting means excitement.
