It is important that counselors are knowledgeable in their competencies and skills with substance abuse treatment, as well as adhere to a clear code of ethics.TrueFalseQuestion 6

Introductory activityReflect on what you learnt in the last section about ethics, then think about how this relates to discrimination. Why do you think it is important that counsellors, or those who use counselling skills in their professional roles, are knowledgeable about both discrimination and ethics?Make notes in the space below.

Which of the following is not true of the counselor's point of view when considering reports and record keeping?Most counselors do not like this part of their job.Counselors must realize that what they document could mean the difference between keeping their license, and losing it.Counselors realize that if they do not document information about their clients, supervisors will always "have their back" if the court should be involved with a client's case. Counselors must demonstrate skill in this function.All of the above are true regarding the counselor's point of view in considering reports and record keeping.

The following are counseling skills except:a.Listeningb.Paraphrasingc.Empathyd.Bonding

It is always a requirement that the counselor provide the client with a reason for any consultations necessary.TrueFalseQuestion 3

2.Name 4 clinical skills essential for counseling and clinical psychology