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Counseling Techniques & the Helping Relationship Erica Rhoads, MA, NCC
PhD student in Counselor Education and Supervision
Liberty University<br>
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Listening… Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord has made them both.
Proverbs 18:15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Proverbs 2:1-2 My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;<br>
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Learning Objectives Identify and describe the components of SOLER
Demonstrate non-verbal communication skills
Evaluate your strengths and areas for improvement when using SOLER skills.
Understand door openers, encouragers, and leading questions.<br>
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Demonstration Non-Verbal Skills<br>
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SOLER What were the Non-verbal Communication Mistakes?
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Arms and legs uncrossed
Nothing between you (ie. desk)
Arms or legs crossed may communicate defensiveness, coldness, or disgust O – Open posture SOLER Attending Skills S – Squared position Sitting Squarely
Turning toward your client within a comfortable space to share a private conversation without invading their personal space
Generally, 18 inches to 4 feet<br>
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Making eye contact provides visual attention to the client
Stay focused on their face with occasional glances away
Use this opportunity to observe their reactions or body language E – Eye Contact SOLER Attending Skills L – Leaning in Lean towards the client to indicate interest
Leaning in shows that you are giving your energy and attention solely to the client
Leaning away indicates distrust, boredom, or disengagement<br>
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Be aware of staying grounded and aware of the messages that your body is sending you
A relaxed posture lets the other person know that you are comfortable being with them. SOLER Attending Skills R – Relaxed position Recognize that this is about the other person and not about you, so focus on them and try to forget your discomfort
Find a sense of peace in the privilege of entering into another person’s sacred space<br>
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Demonstration What did you notice?<br>
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Practice<br>
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Bathroom Break! Be Back at 1:30 pm (Eastern)<br>
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Check In How did it feel to try the SOLER with your partner?
In which are you the strongest?
Which could use some improving?<br>
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Invitational Skills From the content in this week’s module:
How do we invite our clients to share their thoughts and feelings?
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Leading Questions/Why What NOT to do….
Explain…
How can you change those into appropriate questions?
Use of Silence<br>
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* Identify and describe the components of SOLER *Demonstrate non-verbal communication skills *Evaluate your strengths and areas for improvement when using SOLER skills. *Understand door openers, encouragers, and leading questions. Questions / Comments<br>
