Counseling ATP 6-22.1 Flashcards

1
Q

What publication covers the counseling process?

A

ATP 6-22.1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is counseling?

A

a process used to develop soldiers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is one of the most important leadership and professional development responsibilities which enables army leaders to help soldiers and army civilians become more capable, resilient, satisfied, and better prepared for current and future responsibilities?

A

counseling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What does the Army’s future and the legacy of today’s leaders rest on?

A

The shoulders of those they help prepare for greater responsibility.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the Army’s most important tool for developing future leaders at every level?

A

Regular developmental counseling.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What must army leaders understand about effective counseling?

A

Effective counseling helps achieve desired goals effects, manages expectations, and improves the organization.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Why should leaders emphasize routine counseling?

A

to reinforce positive behavior and superior performance.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What 8 critical leader responsibilities does regular counseling provide leaders the opportunity for?

A
  1. Demonstrate genuine interest in suboordinates
    2) Helps suboordinate’s understand their role in accomplishing the unit’s mission
    3) Acknowledge and reinforce exceptional work or dedication
    4) Evaluate suboordinate’s potential for development
    5) provide suboordinates with assistance or resources to address issues or further strengths.
    6) empower suboordinates to identify and solve issues on their own, so that they are more self relient.
    7) Identify issues before they become significant problems
    8) Identify and pre-empt causes of substandard performance
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is developmental counseling categorized by?

A

By the purpose of the session.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What enables the leader to adapt the counseling session to the individual suboordinate’s needs, in order to achieve desired outcomes and manage expectations?

A

Understand the purpose and types of counseling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Is counseling a “one size fits all” endeavor?

A

NO! it is a SHARED effort between the leader and the suboordinate.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?

A

1) event counseling
2) performance counseling
3) professional growth counseling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What provides a useful framework for leaders to prepare for counseling?

A

DA form 4856 (developmental counseling form)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Regardless of the purpose or topic of the counseling session, what should leaders follow?

A

Basic format for preparation, executution, and follow up.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What helps leaders organize the relevant issues to discuss during counseling sessions?

A

DA Form 4856 (developmental counseling form)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What does an event oriented counseling involve?

A

Specific event or situation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are seven examples of event counseling?

A

1) specific instances of superior or substandard performance
2) reception and integrated counseling
3) crisis counseling
4) referral counseling
5) promotion counseling
6) transition counseling
7) adverse separation counseling

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What are some examples of the types of events a leader should do an event counseling prior to or just after?

A

1) participating in promotion boards
2) attending training courses
3) preparing for deployment
4) re-deployment
5) noteworthy duty performance
6) an issue with performance
7) mission accomplishment
8) personal issue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What does a leader use the specific instance counseling session to convey?

A

whether or not the performance met the standard, and what the subordinate did right or wrong.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

When should a leader conduct a counseling for specific performance?

A

As close to the event as possible.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What helps ensure that the subordinate knows and consistently achieves the standard?

A

corrective training.

22
Q

Who should leaders always counsel?

A

subordinates who do not meet the standard.

23
Q

What should happen if the subordinate’s performance is unsatisfactory because a lack of knowledge or ability?

A

The leader and subordinate can develop a plan for improvement.

24
Q

What does corrective training help ensure?

A

that the subordinate knows and consistently achieves the standard.

25
Q

What are the two important purposes of reception and integration counseling?

A

1) Identifies and helps alleviate any issues or concerns new members may have including any issues resulting from the new duty assignment
2) it familiarizes new team members with organizational standards, roles, and assignments.

26
Q

What is the purpose of crisis counseling?

A

Getting a soldier or employee through a period of shock after receiving news: 1) notification of death of a loved one
2) divorce

27
Q

What does crisis counseling focus on?

A

The subordinate’s immediate short term needs

28
Q

How can leaders assist their subordinates during a crisis counseling?

A

by listening and providing assistance like: obtaining Emergency funding, or putting them in contact with a chaplain

29
Q

characteristics of an effect counseling:

A

Purpose, Flexibility, Communication and Support

30
Q

What are the 3 approaches to a counseling?

A

Directive
Non-Directive
Combined

31
Q

Advantages and Disadvantages of directive approach

A

Quickest method

Good for ppl who need clear direction

Doesnt open the floor for communication and the solution is usually the counselor and not the subordinates

32
Q

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Non-Directive counseling.

A

Advantages:
Encourages maturity.
Encourages open communication.
Develops personal responsibility.

Disadvantages:
More time-consuming
Requires greatest counselor skill.

33
Q

combined approach

A
Advantages:
Moderately quick.
Encourages maturity.
Encourages open communication.
Allows counselors to actively use their experience.

Disadvantages:
May take too much time for some situations.

34
Q

What are the three major categories of developmental counseling?

A

event counseling
Performance counseling
Professional growth counseling

35
Q

What are the 4 stages of the Counseling Process?

A

Identify the need for counseling.
Prepare for counseling.
Conduct counseling.
Follow up.

36
Q

A counseling session consists of what 4 basic components?

A

Opening the session.
Discussing the issues.
Developing the plan of action.
Recording and closing the session.

37
Q

How many human needs are there?

A

4 (Physical, Social, Security and Higher (Religious))

38
Q

What is tact?

A

A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others and to avoid offense

39
Q

What are the 7 steps to problem solving?

A
ID the problem
Gather information
Develop criteria
Generate possible solutions
Analyze possible solutions
Compare possible solutions
Make and implement the decision
40
Q

What is communications?

A

communication is the flow of information from one person to another

41
Q

Leaders should seek to develop and improve what three leader counseling skills?

A

Active Listening
Responding
Questioning

42
Q

To ensure that they understand the message sent to them, the receiver should send what back to the transmitter?

A

Feedback

43
Q

What are the qualities of an effective counselor?

A
Respect for subordinates
Self-awareness
Cultural awareness
Empathy
Credibility
44
Q

In communications, your exchange of information has three important parts. What are they?

A

Message
Content
Context

45
Q

Name some good conditions that make for good discipline

A
High performance standards
Loyalty to superiors and subordinates
Competitive activities
Tough training
Open channel of communications
46
Q

What course of action should a supervisor take when a subordinate has been performing below his/her usual standards?

A

Counsel about substandard performance.
Attempt to define the problem with the soldier.
Afford opportunity and time to solve the problem.
Make a written statement of counseling

47
Q

What are the stresses that influence behavior?

A
Fear
Hunger
Illness
Anxiety
Fatigue
48
Q

By neglecting the welfare of your Soldiers, you will probably do what?

A

Lose their respect and loyal cooperation

49
Q

When is the directive approach in counseling most likely to be used?

A

When time is short, when the LEADER knows what to do, when the counseled soldier has limited problem-solving abilities

50
Q

Is it a requirement that a leader counsel his/her subordinates?

A

Yes. A leader who neglects to counsel his subordinates is negligent in his performance of duty

51
Q

is performance counseling limited to bad performance?

A

No. Counseling may also be for good performance

52
Q

What are some counseling techniques leaders may explore during the nondirective or combined counseling approaches?

A

Suggesting Alternatives
Recommending
Persuading
Advising