Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person.Understand the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor.

The Counselor: Person and Professional

1. Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person.
2. Understand the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor.
3. Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal values.
4. Explain how values relate to identifying goals in counseling.
5. Understand the role of diversity issues in the therapeutic relationship.
6. Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor.
7. Identify issues faced by beginning therapists.