Positive Relationship Characteristics

A counselor is required to have characteristics that will aid the client and create a strong relationship with the client. As a future counselor, I have the skill of being confidential; this skill allows the client to speak with no fear of their information being released to others. I portray this skill within my works place since there is always information about others being released. If at any moment a coworker tells me about their life or something personal I do not go to other and tell them their business. Based on my signature themes, I have the strength of analyzing information presented to me. I have described this theme as overthinking because whenever I listen to someone my brain presents many ideas of how to resolve this problem

This theme allows me to present the client with a warm environment which is important to create a healthy relationship. In group counseling, this characteristic is important since every client should feel welcome into the discussion. A counselor should create a healthy relationship with the client to allow comfort and ease to the client. My sibling is currently taking therapy but feels intimidated by her counselor and I suggested to find someone else because a client should be comfortable with their counselor. My characteristic of being committed has aided me in past relationships and current relationships because I am present when people are in need of help. This characteristic has given me both strength and discourage because I have created strong relationships and have driven people away. A counselor should have a set of goals to demonstrate a commitment to the client’s

At a young age, I was presented with an unpleasant event I managed to conquer and use as motivation to continue my work. This event presented me with counseling and mental health; I became aware I was falling into depression and searched for help. My search for a healthy mental health introduced me to counseling since I was recommended to receive therapy. The form of therapy I received was a group and later one-on-one therapy. I preferred one-on-one therapy because I felt as if I was being heard and not judged. However, my therapist did lack some of the characteristics of an effective counselor since she was not empathetic and warm. Another virtue was the expectation of being a role model to my siblings and having to solve problems for my parents. Since I am bilingual and am required to translate for my parents whenever someone speaks only English. This task allowed me to view the reaction of people towards my culture. In my household, there was a machismo ideal presented and I felt the need to change it since I preferred a more cooperative household. Especially now, since the majority of women would prefer to be alone than have a man have a say in their life. Overall, my strengths are contributed to my past and I have still yet to learn from all my