The creation of a therapeutic climate is an important component of psychological counseling. A favorable atmosphere promotes mutual trust, which helps to more effectively solve difficult life situations.
Instructions
Step 1
Show genuine interest in the other person. be interested in him as a separate person, and not as another object of research.
Step 2
Give the client your full attention. The office should not be attended by people distracting from counseling. You should also turn off mobile devices and gadgets.
Step 3
You should not give the client an assessment of his activities. Accept him as he is.
Step 4
You should not give the client advice on how to get out of any situation. A person should be responsible for himself on his own.
Step 5
Keep the line between necessary feedback and undue curiosity.
Step 6
Read the professional ethics of a counseling psychologist. Don't abuse the client's trust.
Step 7
Equip the consulting room appropriately. Avoid portraits on walls, aggressive shades of walls, furniture and other household items.
Step 8
If the client is afraid to open up, then show him your predisposition to conversation and empathy. We can give examples of cases from our own life experience.
Step 9
Always show respect to the client, even if your values and outlook on life do not coincide.
Step 10
Warn the client that any counseling session can cause heartache. If you see that a person feels discomfort for a long time and does not cope with it, then you should end counseling.
