The counselor as consultant

Abstract

This paper examines the theoretical concept and the operational patterns of consultatlon, that can be a major component in the helping repertoire of counselors The author uses the Three-Dimensional Intervention Model to graphically illustrate the common base and the specific differences of counseling and consultation and to identify the natural overlap of the two professional functions The graphic matrix also points out the degree to which the range of counselor interventions broadens through the use of consultation with individuals, groups, institutions, and the community at large Practical examples that help clarify the value of consultation for effective counselor functioning are drawn from professional work with disabled persons and their families

Nine years in the journal

“…Another example is Costar's advocacy of 'Classroom teachers in the school guidance program' (Costar, 1980). 'The Counsellor as Consultant' (Drapela, 1985) elaborates the different roles of counsellors and depicts them in a three-dimensional cube. 'The Counsellor as Consultant' (Drapela, 1985) elaborates the different roles of counsellors and depicts them in a three-dimensional cube.…”

An Integrative Approach to Teaching Consultation and Supervision

“…Counselors who would accept this view would cease to be professionals and lower themselves to the level of technicians. Theory should guide practice as reflected in Lewin's strong conviction that nothing is as practical as a good theory (Drapela, 1983b) or Brammer's (1979) observation that "helpers need a guiding theory to help them make sense of the complex helping process" (p. 150).…”

“…The unifying element of the course is the Three-Dimensional Intervention Model developed by Drapela (1983b). It should be introduced early in the course and referred to throughout because it visually clarifies the operational areas of the three helping functions.…”

Counsellor roles and perceptions of training

“…Carpenter, 1979). Practitioners have responded to these challenges by outlining the numerous impediments to effective and efficient operation (Day & Sparacio, 1980;West, Kayser, Overton & Saltmarsh, 1991), and with statements concerning their role description (Osipow, 1979;Drapela, 1985;1986).At the same time as the redefinition of counselling has been taking place, so too there has been a change in the direction of counsellor training. In the United States, the development of the National Association of School Psychologists in 1969 and the National Board of Certified Counselors has led to a systematic reorganisation of the professional practice of school psychology and counselling.…”

“…Carpenter, 1979). Practitioners have responded to these challenges by outlining the numerous impediments to effective and efficient operation (Day & Sparacio, 1980;West, Kayser, Overton & Saltmarsh, 1991), and with statements concerning their role description (Osipow, 1979;Drapela, 1985;1986).…”