THE PURPOSE OF PSYCH CONSULTATION AND ITS REQUIREMENTS
Keywords:
Psychological consultation, mental health, assessment and diagnosis, guidance and advice, problem-solving, support and therapy, preventive measures, educational purposes, professional qualifications, confidentiality, informed consent, cultural sensitivity, ethical sensitivity, empathy, rapport, evidence-based practice, monitoring and evaluationAbstract
The article discusses the multifaceted purposes and essential requirements of psychological consultation. It outlines the main goals of such consultations, including assessment and diagnosis, guidance, problem-solving, support and therapy, preventive measures, and educational purposes. Furthermore, it delineates the critical requirements for conducting effective psychological consultations, such as professional qualifications, confidentiality, informed consent, cultural and ethical sensitivity, empathy and rapport, evidence-based practice, and regular monitoring and evaluation. The article emphasizes the importance of a professional, ethical, and client-centered approach in psychological consultations to enhance mental health and well-being.
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