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Psychological Aspects of Genetic Counseling. X. Advanced Counseling Techniques
Author(s) -
Kessler Seymour
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of genetic counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1573-3599
pISSN - 1059-7700
DOI - 10.1023/a:1025644825912
Subject(s) - cognitive reframing , genetic counseling , autonomy , psychology , psychotherapist , public health , counseling psychology , applied psychology , clinical psychology , medicine , nursing , genetics , political science , law , biology
Four procedures commonly used by experienced counselors are described: simple interview formulations, helping clients think through their problems, reframing, and role playing. Each procedure is illustrated by examples. Among other things, the goal of these procedures is to promote the autonomy and self‐directedness of clients and thus are particularly valuable in circumstances requiring a nondirective stance. The need is underscored for a more active counseling stance appropriate to the psychological and problem‐solving needs of genetic counselees.