Part 1 – Exploring the Counselor: Person and Professional

Assessment – Complete the Theoretical Orientation Scale (at the link below). There are no right or wrong answers.

Please answer all questions.

In addition to a caring and trusting relationship, what do you feel is the most important quality or for a counselor?
Reflect on your experiences personally and professionally; what is your view about what helps people change? (Reflect back to a time that was difficult for you. What was helpful for you, or what would have been helpful?)
Include your highest two theoretical orientation scores and your lowest score in your answer below.

https://study.sagepub.com/system/files/Theoretical%20Orientation%20Scale%20Online_0.pdf