Introduction to Counseling Skills
Presented by Rebecca Hunting Pompon
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Rebecca Hunting Pompon
Rebecca Hunting Pompon is a faculty member with the University of Delaware’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program. She holds an MA. in counseling and a PhD in speech and hearing sciences. Her research explores the impact of chronic stress and other psychosocial factors on post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation. Rebecca…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Course Series Introduction
Why is it important for speech language pathologists and other allied health professionals to become effective counselors? This chapter provides a rationale for building counseling skills, and explains what counseling means for the allied health professional.
2. Boundaries in Counseling for Clinicians
While it is essential for allied health professionals to develop strong counseling skills, it is also important to recognize the boundaries of counseling in clinical settings. In this course, Dr. Hunting Pompon will help the participant to differentiate when a counseling issue is inside or outside professional boundaries, and recognize appropriate situations for referral for mental health counseling.
3. Systems Theory and Multicultural Considerations
The final chapter of this course provides a detailed discussion of the importance of acknowledging and addressing the patient’s family, community, and cultural systems. Strategies for considering culture include the Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire to caregiving family members, a three-step process for working with culturally diverse patients, and integrating the Practical Skills Model for Multicultural Engagement (Alberta & Wood, 2009) into clinical practice.