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Introduction To Counseling Practicum Question Paper

Introduction To Counseling Practicum

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS, BACHELOR OF SCIENCS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
APS 307: INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING PRACTIUM

DATE:
FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2008 TIME: 11.00 A.M. ? 1.00 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS
This paper has 2 sections A and B. Answer all questions in SECTION A and Choose
TWO questions from section B.

SECTION A: COMPULSORY
(30 MARKS)

1.
(a)
As a counselor in practice, identify one theory that will inform your work and discuss it under the following subheadings. (20 marks)
i)
Assumptions about client issues and their origin.
ii)
Therapeutic goals
iii)
Counsellor's role
iv)
Client's role
v)
Key techniques
b)
What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of the theory identified. (6 marks)
c)
How will you deal with the limitations presented by this theory. (4 marks)

SECTION B. (40 MARKS) CHOOSE ANY TWO QUESTIONS
2.
Discuss five key counseling skills, highlighting their importance, challenges in using them and ways to overcome the challenges. (20 marks)
3.
(a)
Discuss five key attitudes a counselor should possess. (10 marks)
(b)
Using relevant examples, illustrate the challenges counselors may face in trying to maintain these attitudes in their counseling work. (7.5 marks)
(c)
Suggest ways to improve on these attitudes as a counselor in training. (2.5 marks)
4.
a)
Discuss the role of supervision for a practicing (9 marks)
b)
(i)
Why is personal wellbeing important for a counselor in practice. (5 marks)
(ii)
What are some of the activities you will engage in as a counselor in practice to promote your personal well being. (6 marks)
5.
a)
Discuss five ethical considerations that will influence your counseling work. (10 marks)
b)
Using specific examples, illustrate the challenges of remaining ethical in counseling practice (6 marks)
c)
Suggest ways of enhancing professional ethics in your counseling work. (4 marks)

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