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A Concurrent (Versus Stage) Model for Conceptualizing and Representing the Counseling Process
Author(s) -
Waehler Charles A.,
Lenox Richard A.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.1994.tb01704.x
Subject(s) - process (computing) , computer science , concurrent engineering , stage (stratigraphy) , process management , psychology , management science , operations management , programming language , engineering , paleontology , scheduling (production processes) , biology
The counseling process is presented both conceptually and visually as a collection of activities occurring simultaneously in varying degrees. This concurrent model differs from traditional discrete, sequential‐stage representations because it is more complex and less disjointed. The model better represents actual counselor‐client interactions, overcoming the shortcomings expressed by others regarding their own models. The concurrent model is more inclusive and integrated, yet flexible, and is discussed as a potential aid for training, supervision, practice, and research. A case example is included, which highlights the utility of the concurrent model in understanding the counseling process.