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29 Cards in this Set
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What field manual covers couseling?
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FM 6-22 Appendix B
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What are the characteristics of effective counseling?
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Purpose
Flexibility Respect Communication Support |
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What are the three approaches to counseling?
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Directive
Non-Directive Combined |
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of directive counseling.
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Advantages--
Quickest method Good for people who need direction Leader uses experience Disadvantages-- Soldier isn't part of solution Treats symptoms, not problems Soldier cannot talk freely Solution is leader's, not Soldiers |
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of non-directive counseling.
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Advantages--
Encourages maturity Encourages 2 way communication Develops personal responsibility Disadvantages-- More time consuming Requires greatest counselor skill |
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Combined counseling.
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Advantages--
Moderately quick Encourages maturity Encourages open communication Counselor can use experience Disadvantages-- May take too long |
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What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?
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Performance
Professional Growth Event-Oriented |
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What are some examples of event counseling?
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Promotion counseling
R & I counseling Separation counseling Superior/Substandard performance Crisis counseling Referral counseling |
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What areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling?
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Chain of command
Unit / leader standards Safety NCO Support Channel On/Off Duty conduct Unit history Boards / Promotion Leaves / Passes Off Limits Areas Recreational / Educational info |
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What are the four stages of the counseling process?
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1. Identify the need for counseling.
2. Prepare the counseling. 3. Conduct the counseling. 4. Conduct a follow-up. |
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What are the steps required to prepare for a counseling session?
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1. Select a suitable place.
2. Schedule the time. 3. Notify the subordinate well in advance. 4. Organize information. 5. Outline the counseling session components. 6. Plan the counseling strategy. 7. Establish the right atmosphere. |
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A counseling session consists of what 4 components?
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1. Opening the session
2. Discussing the issues 3. Developing the plan of action 4. Recording and closing the session |
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What is counseling?
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What is counseling?
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential. My definition: The process through which a leader assists in the personal and professional development of his/her Soldier. |
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How many human needs are there?
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Physical, social, security, higher
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What is tact?
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What is tact?
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and to avoid offense. |
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What is the objective of counseling?
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For a leader to help a subordinate.
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What are the seven steps to problem solving?
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1. Identify the problem.
2. Identify facts and assumptions. 3. Generate alternatives. 4. Compare alternatives. 5. Analyze alternatives. 6. Make and implement your decision. 7. Assess the results. |
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What is communication?
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Communication is the flow or exchange of information and ideas from one person to another.
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Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills?
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Active Listening
Responding Questioning |
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To ensure that they understand the message sent to them, receivers should send what to the transmitter?
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Feedback
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What are the qualities of an effective counselor?
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Respect for subordinates
Self-awareness Cultural Awareness Empathy Credibility |
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In communication, an exchange of information contains what 3 parts?
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Message
Content Context |
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Name some good conditions that make for good discipline.
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High performance standards
Loyalty to subordinates and superiors Competitive Activities Tough Training Open channel of communications |
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What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing below his/her standards.
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Counsel about the substandard performance
Attempt to define the problem with the soldier Afford opportunity and time to solve the problem Make a written statement about the counseling |
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What are the stresses that influence behavior?
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Fear
Hunger Illness Anxiety Fatigue |
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By neglecting the welfare of your soldiers, you will probably do what?
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Lose their respect and loyal cooperation.
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What form is used for counseling?
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DA FORM 4856
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When is the directive approach to counseling most likely to be used?
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When time is short, when the leader knows what to do, and when the counseled soldier has limited problem-solving abilities.
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Are leaders required to counsel their soldiers?
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YES!
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