The process of specialized social counseling – key elements

  • František Drozd
  • Adam Zadroga The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Faculty of Theology
Keywords: social counseling; counseling process; social counselor; client of social counseling; counseling conversation

Abstract

The aim of the article is to indicate the general characteristics of the key elements of the social counseling process. To accomplish this task the authors used professional literature and one of the co-authors’ professional experience in his field of study. František Drozd has been practicing social counseling in Slovakia for several years. His experience has allowed him to competently determine the key factors in the counseling process. These are: (1) ambient conditions and taking into account the time factor; (2) properly conducted interview; (3) the relevant contract with the client and skillful completion of the counseling process, and (4) ethical principles in the counseling relation.

Author Biography

František Drozd

PhDr František Drozd, PhD. – member of the Social Workers Chamber in the Slovak Republic

References

Drozd, Francišek. “Specjalistyczne doradztwo socjalne w pracy z osobami bezrobotnymi – doświadczenia słowackie.” In Wyjechać czy pozostać? Wokół dylematów rynku pracy, edited by Małgorzata Duda, Bożena Majerek. Kraków: Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II, 2015.

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Zadroga Adam. Współczesne ujęcia etyki biznesu w Polsce. Próba oceny z perspektywy teologii moralnej. Lublin: Wydawnictwo KUL, 2009.

Published
2019-12-06