Counseling Process

Question 1

What Army Techniques Publication covers the Counseling Process?

Answer 1

ATP 6-22.1

Question 2

What is a counseling?

Answer 2

Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated performance and potential.

Question 3

What are three major types of counseling?

Answer 3

1. Event counseling
2. Performance counseling
3. Professional growth counseling

Question 4

What does an Event-oriented counseling involve?

Answer 4

Specific Event or Situation

Question 5

What is a Performance Counseling?

Answer 5

Performance counseling is the review of a subordinate’s duty performance during a specified period

Question 6

What does Professional Growth Counseling include?

Answer 6

Planning for the accomplishment of individual and professional goals

Question 7

What are the Five Key Characteristics of an effective Counselor?

Answer 7

1. Purpose
2. Flexibility
3. Respect
4. Communication
5. Support

Question 8

What are the Four Stages of the Counseling Process?

Answer 8

1. Identify the need for counseling.
2. Prepare for counseling.
3. Conduct the counseling session.
4. Follow-Up.

Question 9

What are the three approaches to counseling?

Answer 9

1. Nondirective
2. Directive
3. Combined

Question 10

What form is used for counseling?

Answer 10

DA Form 4856

Question 11

What are the three skills a counselor must have to be effective?

Answer 11

Active listening, responding and appropriate questioning