Counselor Predicate Usage and Communication Proficiency on Ratings of Counselor Empathic Understanding

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of predicate usage, facilitative skill level, and participant sex on the participants' ratings of empathic understanding.

Active Listening and Counselor Self-Efficacy

“…The microskills model of training provides the opportunity to practice listening attentively and responding empathically (Goldin & Doyle, 1991). Active listening is often lost because of concerns about performing other skills.…”

“…cific words or counseling techniques used (Goldin & Doyle, 1991). The counselor-client working alliance, the relationships of two human beings in the room together, is the foundation upon which counseling is built (Meier & Davis, 1997;Egan, 1998).…”

Effects of the relationship enhancement program on community residential rehabilitation staff and clients.

“…Craig, Peer, and Ross (1989) state that, “... [CRR] staff function typically as facilitators, mediators, advocates, consultants, and ‘helpers' ...” (p. 72). In order for the staff to function in each of these roles sufficiently, they need to be skilled (Craig et al, 1989; Goldin & Doyle, 1991; Marshal, 1989; Rogers, Cohen, Danley, Hutchison, & Anthony, 1986). Furthermore, it is necessary for staff to be able to adapt these roles to the needs of their clients.…”

“…Goldin and Doyle (1991) conducted a study on communication effectiveness of counselors and found that an essential skill needed for efficient counseling is the capacity to show empathic understanding. It enhances the ability to convey to clients an accurate understanding and perception of what they communicate; furthermore, it fosters rapport.…”