Image generation by WordPress Ai. Depression is a widespread mental health condition that affects millions of people globally. It is more than just occasional sadness; it is a persistent state of low mood, hopelessness, and often physical symptoms that interfere with daily life. When someone in a relationship suffers from depression, it does not just …
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Follow-Up Session Questions: A Structured Guide for Counselling. The final installment of our 101 counselling questions Introduction Follow-up sessions in counselling play a crucial role in reinforcing progress, identifying strengths, and maintaining motivation. These questions help clients recognize positive changes, acknowledge their resilience, and explore new insights about themselves. By focusing on progress, skills, and …
Scaling Questions: A Structured Guide for Counselling Sessions Introduction Scaling questions are a powerful tool in counselling and coaching, helping clients assess their current progress toward their goals. By using a numerical scale, clients can quantify their experience, recognise their existing strengths, and identify small, achievable steps forward. This structured approach helps shift focus from …
Three Levels of Difference: A Structured Guide for Counselling Sessions Introduction The "Three Levels of Difference" framework is a structured approach to help clients envision and internalize meaningful change. By guiding them through three distinct levels—observable changes, personal impact, and identity transformation—this process enhances self-awareness, motivation, and belief in their ability to create change. The …
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? The Power of Saying “No” to Protect Your Goals Many of us, especially those who enjoy helping others, struggle with saying "no." We want to be supportive, reliable, and kind. But when we agree to things that pull us away from …
Coping with the Problem: Expected Outcomes These questions are designed to help clients shift from focusing solely on their problems to recognizing their strengths, resilience, and capacity for change. By exploring how they have coped, when they’ve experienced relief, and how their progress affects those around them, clients gain greater self-awareness, confidence, and motivation to …
Envisioning the Future: Questions for Exploring the Desired Outcome In counselling, future-focused questions help clients imagine a reality where their desired changes have already taken place. This technique shifts the conversation away from current struggles and toward hope, possibility, and action. When clients visualise their ideal future, they gain insight into what truly matters to …
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? I went to school in the 1950s and 60s. Teachers then did not inspire, and they were hardly influential. The only thing that they were good at and that brought them pleasure was corporal punishment. In that, they excelled. So, no, none of my teachers at school were …
RESOURCES FOR THE OUTCOME Exploring Resources for Achieving the Desired Outcome In counselling, identifying personal resources—such as strengths, skills, and supportive relationships—plays a crucial role in helping clients achieve their goals. The following resource-based questions guide clients toward recognizing the internal and external assets they already possess, fostering a sense of capability and confidence. These …
