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KEY ELEMENTS FOR CONFRONTATION


Confrontation is an essential technique used in counseling to help clients recognize the discrepancies between their aims and behaviors. A quality confrontation requires two key elements: clear, tangible, and memorable data about clients and the transfer of the counsellor's feelings and thoughts to the clients.

The first element involves gathering accurate and understandable information about clients. The information is used to determine whether a confrontation is necessary and to facilitate an effective confrontation. The counselor must be able to identify the conflict between clients' emotions and thoughts to provide an accurate summary and apply confrontation.

The second element involves transferring the counsellor's feelings and thoughts to the clients without being accusatory. The goal is to make clients aware of their confliction and find a way to overcome it. It is crucial to avoid accusing clients or lying to them as it may destroy their emotions and make it difficult for them to give intimate information.

For example, if a client expresses their frustration with their workplace, the counselor could summarize the client's words and provide a different perspective. The counselor could acknowledge the client's desire to be appreciated by their colleagues while also highlighting the client's friend who supports them.

In conclusion, a quality confrontation requires clear and accurate information about clients and the transfer of the counselor's feelings and thoughts to the clients without being accusatory. It is essential to apply confrontation in a sensitive and thoughtful manner to help clients recognize their confliction and find ways to overcome it.

References:


Corey, G. (2016). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Nelson Education.

Jacobs, E. E., Harvill, R. L., & Masson, R. L. (2011). Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills. Cengage Learning.

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