Are all counselors the sameand what makes a good counselor good?
This is a very relevant question, especially for those who have not had previous counseling experience. Basically RESULTS become the deciding factor, not only for counseling, but for pretty much any profession. I like to say in jestIm like Vidal Sassoon-when you look good-we look good! At FCBH we are not Head Nodders who simply reflect what you are feeling back to you, or ask redundant, non-directive questions that you already know. A directive, active coaching style that collaborates with each individual seems to be not only popular but much more effective. In addition, top-notch training, staying abreast with the latest empirically-based research and techniques, as well as listening to the client, all become essential to an effective counseling relationship. Every person that walks through that door is unique. By the way, If It Works-Dont Fix it! Good counselors start with the most simple-common sense approach (The Law of Parsimony)and they take it from there. Oh yea, and they practi
