CCMH 511 Wk 1 Discussion - Effective Communication Skill

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What is an example of an effective communication skill? Why is this skill effective?

• What is an example of an ineffective communication skill? Why is this ineffective?

• How do communication skills affect the outcomes in counseling?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CCMH 511 Wk 2 Discussion - Open-Ended Questions

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words

What are some benefits of using open-ended questions? Provide examples of open-ended questions you might use with clients. How is silence used in the questioning and reflecting process?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CCMH 511 Wk 3 Discussion - Reflecting Feelings

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

To help clients address the issues they have shared, they will have to reflect on feelings and occurrences. What does it mean to reflect upon feelings in a counseling session? What are some methods that can help you to reflect feelings?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CCMH 511 Wk 4 Discussion - Self-Assessment 

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. 

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

One of the steps in becoming an effective counselor is assessing your progress. Using Table 14.1 in Ch. 14 of Intentional Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society, how would you rate your current counseling skills? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What will you do to enhance your skills? 

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CCMH 511 Wk 5 Discussion - Culture and Counseling

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Last week you focused on your skills, and one of the areas counselors should consider is cultural awareness. What role does cultural awareness play in the counseling process? What are some methods for enhancing your cultural awareness?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CCMH 511 Wk 6 Discussion - Counseling Skills

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What did you learn about yourself as a developing counselor from the role-play experience? 

• What challenges did you experience? 

• How did you address these challenges? 

• What other observations and comments do you have about the experience?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.