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FM 6-22 Appendix B
Counseling
Question | Answer |
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What are some techniques leaders may use during the directive approach to counseling? | 1. Corrective Training 2. Commanding |
What Field Manual covers counseling? | FM 6-22 Appendix B |
What are the characteristics of effective counseling | -Purpose -Flexibility -Respect -Communication -Support |
What are the three approaches to counseling? | 1. Directive 2. Non-directive 3. Combined |
What are the advantages of directive counseling? | -Quickest method. -Good for people who need clear, concise direction. -Allows counselors to actively use their experience. |
What are the disadvantages of directive counseling? | -Doesn't encourage subordinates to be part of the solution. -Tends to treat symptoms, not problems -Tends to discourage subordinates from talking freely. -Solution is the counselor's, not the subordinate's. |
What are the advantages of Non-directive counseling? | -Encourages maturity. -Encourages open communication. -Develops personal responsibility |
What are the disadvantages of Non-directive counseling? | -More time-consuming. -Requires greatest counselor skill. |
What are the advantages of combined counseling? | -Moderately quick. -Encourages maturity. -Encourages open communication. -Allows counselors to actively use their experience |
What is the disadvantage of combined counseling? | -May take too much time for some situations. |
What are the three major categories of developmental counseling? | 1. Event counseling 2. Performance counseling 3. Professional growth counseling |
What are some examples of Event counseling? | 1. Instances of superior or substandard performance. 2. Reception and Integration Counseling. 3. Crisis Counseling 4. Referral Counseling 5. Promotion Counseling 6. Separation Counseling |
What areas would you cover in a reception and integration counseling? | -Chain of command familiarization. -Organizational standards. -Security and safety issues. -NCO support channel -On and off-duty conduct. -Personnel/personal affairs/initial and special clothing issue. -Organizational history, structure, and mission |
What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process? | 1. Identify the need for counseling. 2. Prepare for counseling. 3. Conduct counseling. 4. Follow up. |
What are the steps required to prepare for counseling? | -Select a suitable place. -Schedule the time. -Notify the subordinate well in advance. -Organize information. -Outline the counseling session components. -Plan your counseling strategy. -Establish the right atmosphere. |
A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components? | -Opening the session. -Discussing the issues. -Developing the plan of action. -Recording and closing the session. |
What is counseling? | Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate's demonstrated performance and potential. |
What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the nondirective or combined counseling approaches? | 1. Suggesting Alternatives 2. Recommending 3. Persuading 4. Advising |
How many human needs are there? | 4 (Physical, Social, Security and Higher (Religious)) |
What is tact? | A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and to avoid offense |
What is the objective of counseling? | For one person to help another |
What are the 7 steps to problem solving? | 1. ID the problem 2. Gather information 3. Develop criteria 4. Generate possible solutions 5. Analyze possible solutions 6. Compare possible solutions 7. Make and implement the decision |
What is communications? | Communications is the flow or exchange of information and ideas from one person to another. |
Faulty communications causes most problems. True or false? | True |
Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills? | 1. Active Listening 2. Responding 3. Questioning |
To insure that they understand the message sent to them, the receiver should send what back to the transmitter? | Feedback |
What are the qualities of an effective counselor? | 1. Respect for subordinates 2. Self-awareness 3. Cultural awareness 4. Empathy 5. Credibility |
In communications, your exchange of information has three important parts. What are they? | 1. Message 2. Content 3. Context |
Name some good conditions that make for good discipline | -High performance standards -Loyalty to superiors and subordinates -Competitive activities -Tough training -Open channel of communications |
What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing below his/her usual standards? | 1. Counsel about substandard performance. 2. Attempt to define the problem with the soldier. 3. Afford opportunity and time to solve the problem. 4. Make a written statement of counseling |
What are the stresses that influence behavior? | -Fear -Hunger -Illness -Anxiety -Fatigue |
By neglecting the welfare of your Soldiers, you will probably do what? | Lose their respect and loyal cooperation |
What form is used for counseling? | DA Form 4856 E |
When is the directive approach in counseling most likely to be used? | When time is short, when the LEADER knows what to do, when the counseled soldier has limited problem-solving abilities. |
Is it a requirement that a leader counsel his/her subordinates? | Yes. A leader who neglects to counsel his subordinates is negligent in his performance of duty |
Is performance counseling limited to bad performance? | No. Counseling may also be for good performance |