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Social research is another technical practice in the social sciences related to it.
Having been trained in social sciences to interact and understand social
realities, an applied social sciences practitioner has a good theoretical and
DIASS MODULE #3-4 conceptual foundation for social work practice. Through social work,
professionals are supporting people, families, associations and neighborhoods
ADDITONAL DISCUSSION: DEFINING THE APPLIED SOCIAL to strengthen their individual and mutual well-being.
SCIENCES Communication Studies
The applied social sciences were developed as a response to the highly Applied social sciences provide appropriate instruction for employment in the
segmented and compartmentalized division of social science disciplines that communications field. One example of a career in the advertising industry is in
dominated western research training in the late 1990s and until the end of the the field of mass media. For example, in the news and current affairs
twentieth century. Scholars from the social sciences argued that there is a need department of major television and radio networks, practitioners stress the
for more collaboration in the various fields of the social sciences. This suggests importance of balance, objective, truthful and creative reporting of news and
that the various areas of social sciences need to work together effectively to other important events as they have happened. Practitioners in applied social
resolve problems. This multidisciplinary approach to the study of various social sciences have ample experience in this field as they are equipped with
problems has become the focus and the beginning of applied social sciences. communication theories and principles that allow them to understand and
Similar to social sciences, which concentrate on theoretical studies of society, educate the public about the social, political, cultural, and economic realities.
applied social sciences concentrate on the use and application of the various Communication professionals have the skills to write, create and deliver news
ideas, theoretical models and hypotheses of social science disciplines to better accurately and creatively to the public.
explain society and the various challenges and issues it faces. The applied
social sciences were used to provide possible approaches to the complex Discipline and Ideas in Applied Social Sciences by Dela Cruz et al. (2016)
problems of society (Gouldner, 1989). p.11-15)

Counseling ACTIVITIES
Counseling is one of the areas of social sciences applied to it. As an application
of the social sciences, counseling provides guidance, assistance and support to (ANSWER THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN ANY
individuals who are distracted by a range of problems in their lives. Professional AVAILABLE PAPER)
guidance is provided to the individual through counseling, and this is done
through the application of psychological methods such as the collection of case Activity 3.1 Data Retrieval Chart
history data, personal interviews and skills tests. Counseling may be provided
Direction: As you read the lesson, fill out the data retrieval chart.
by psychologists, life coaches, job psychologists and personal development
counselors. Data Retrieval Chart About the Main Concerns and Focus of the Social
Sciences
Social Work
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Discipline Main Concern and Focus as a Discipline

Social Sciences

History

Anthropology

Economics

Sociology

Geography

Demography

Political Science

Activity 3.2:
On your opinion, answer the questions below:
A. What is counseling? Why do you think counseling is
considered a discipline of the Applied Social Sciences?
B. Why is social work considered as a discipline of the applied
Social Sciences? How do social workers help members of
society?
C. Why are communication studies considered disciplines of the
Applied Social Science?

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DIASS MODULE #4
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION: THE MEANING OF COUNSELING
Nystul (2003 ) defined counseling as essentially an art and a science in which you seek to
weigh the objective and subjective aspects of the counseling process. Counseling as an art is the
subjective dimension of advice. It maintains a flexible and creative process by which the
counselor modifies the approach in order to meet the growing needs of clients. It is also related
to the act of giving oneself and being compassionate in therapy processes.
Counseling as a science, on the other hand, is the objective dimension of the consultation
process. Counselors who are discerning and who acquire skills to formulate critical conclusions
and inferences (Nystul, 2003). The art and science of psychology means an intensification of the
Boulder Method scientist-practitioner paradigm (Myers, 2007). The model illustrates the
incorporation of art and science into therapy, which forms recommendations that incorporate
theory and practice.
In practical terms, therapy happens when a person who is in distress asks for support and
encourages another person to enter a kind of relationship with him / her. It is indicative of someone
seeking counseling requests for time and attention from a person who will listen, who will allow him
/ her to speak and who will not condemn and criticize him / her. This type of relationship is a formal
aid in which a counselor-counselee relationship is established.

Informal aid is asking for formal assistance in some ways, such as the presence of good
listening skills, compassion, and caring capacity. However, there is a higher degree of
confidentiality and objectivity in the context of structured assistance. People trust that the
counselor will uphold his oath of allegiance as a licensed counselor and will abide by his Code of
Ethics and Professional Principles (Nystul, 2003). Counseling is a vital part of assisting not only in
social work but also in education. It is a process of helping a person seeking help. Counseling
happens when you meet a qualified specialist who has the expertise, experience, and orientation
to provide the services needed. A trained professional is a counselor who will accompany you –
listen to you and help you achieve your goals.

Based on the Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004, guidance and counseling is a profession that
involves the application of a "integrated approach to the development of a well-functioning
individual" through provision in accordance with its interests, needs and abilities (University of
Queensland, 2015).
At the American Therapy Association (ACA) conference in Pittsburgh in March 2010, members
reached an agreement on the common concept of therapy. They accepted that therapy is a
therapeutic partnership that empowers diverse people, communities and organizations to achieve
mental health, wellbeing, education and career goals (Kaplan, Travis's and Gladding, 2014). This
concept talks about inspiring people, families, groups and communities to achieve their goals in
life.

GOALS OF COUNSELING
The goal setting is a key component of individual, group, organizational and community success.
Counseling, like any form of assistance, must be motivated by objectives. It will be more difficult to
achieve the desired target if you do not or are not conscious of the objectives. The primary
objective of counseling is to help people use their prevailing social skills and problem-solving skills

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more functionally or to develop new survival and coping skills. The comprehensive and broad
therapy goals defined by Gibson and Mitchell (2003) are as follows:

1. Development Goals – assist in meeting or advancing the client’s human growth and
development including social, personal, emotional, cognitive and physical wellness
2. Preventive Goals – helps the client avoid some undesired outcome
3. Enhancement Goals – enhance special skills and abilities
4. Remedial Goals – assisting client to overcome and treat an undesirable development
5. Exploratory Goals – examining options, testing of skills, trying new and different activities,
etc.
6. Reinforcement Goals – helps client in recognizing that what they are doing, thinking and
feeling is fine
7. Cognitive Goals – involves acquiring the basic foundation of learning and cognitive skills

8. Physiological Goals – involves acquiring the basic understanding and habits for good
health
9. 9. Psychological Goals – aids in developing good social interaction skills, learning
emotional control and developing positive self-concept
10. The goals set out above suggest that therapy seeks to motivate the client by helping
him / her to make important decisions in life, to build capacity to cope, to improve
productivity and to improve the quality of life. Other than the goals discussed above,
McLeod (2003) presented a list of therapy priorities, some of which are to improve the
objectives set out above.
11. The list consists of insight-based problems related to others, self-awareness, self-
acceptance, self-actualization, liberation, problem-solving, psychological education,
cognitive improvement, behavioral change, structural change, empowerment,
reconciliation, and generativity. Such things briefly listed below are nevertheless
demanding motivating goals. The counselors, however, tend to be motivated by these
therapy goals.
Goal Description

Insight Understanding of the origins and development of


emotional difficulties, leading to an increased capacity to take
rational control over feelings and actions
Relating with others Becoming better able to form and maintain meaningful
and satisfying relationships with other people: for
example, within the family or workplace
Self-awareness Becoming more aware of thoughts and feelings that had been
blocked off or denied, or developing a more accurate sense of
how self is perceived by others
Self-acceptance The development of a positive attitude toward self, marked by
an ability to acknowledge areas of experience that had been the
subject of self-criticism and rejection
Self-actualization Moving in the direction of fulfilling potential or achieving an
integration of previously conflicting parts of self

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Enlightenment Assisting the client to arrive at a higher state of spiritual


awakening
Problem-Solving Finding a solution to a specific problem that the client had not
been able to resolve alone and acquiring a general competence
in problem-solving

Psychological Education Enabling the client to acquire ideas and techniques with which
to understand and control behavior

Acquisition of Social Learning and mastering social and interpersonal skills such as
Skills maintenance of eye contact, turn-taking in conversations,
assertiveness, or anger control
Cognitive Change The modification or replacement of irrational beliefs or
maladaptive thought patterns associated with self-
destructive behavior
Behavior Change The modification or replacement of maladaptive or self-
destruct patterns of behavior

Systemic Change Introducing change into the way in that social systems operate

Empowerment Working on skills, awareness and knowledge that will enable


the client to take control of his or her own life

Restitution Helping the client to make amends for


previous
destructive behavior
Generativity Inspiring in the person a desire and capacity to care for others
and pass on knowledge and to contribute to the
collective good through political engagement
and
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A wide range of human problems are creating a wider scope and field of advice. In general,
the spectrum of treatment includes individual counseling, marital and premarital counseling,
family counseling and group counseling. The areas covered by this framework will be
discussed in the next section.

SCOPE OF COUNSELING
Counseling is a specific term with diverse definitions and objectives. The goals listed
above reflect the nature of the advice. Counseling is important in nearly every area of a
person's life — cognitive, mental, economic, financial, psychological, and others. It is also
applied to individuals, families and groups.

There are several topics related to individual therapy, such as depression, sexual
harassment, anxiety, class, relationships, faith, philosophy, teenage problems, loss,
frustration, tension, vocation, studies, and others. In terms of family therapy, problems
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include divorce, family dynamics, life changes, miscommunication, envy, money issues,
parenting, remarriage, and others.

The 4754-15 Scope of Practice for Licensed Professional Counselors is a more focused topic
relevant to the quality of advice. This covers the privileges and duties of licensed lawyers,
including the following:

Licensed Professional Counselors may for a fee, salary, or other considerations


1. Afford counseling services to individuals, groups, organizations, or the general public
comprising of application of clinical counseling principles, methods or procedures to
assist individuals in realizing effective personal, social, educational or career
development and adjustment.
2. “Apply clinical counseling principles, methods and procedures,” means an approach to
counseling that emphasizes the counselor’s role in systematically assisting clients
through all of the following: assessing and analyzing emotional conditions, exploring
possible solutions and developing and providing a treatment plan for mental and
emotional adjustment or development. It may include counseling, appraisal, consulting,
supervision, administration, and referral.
3. Engage in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders when under
the supervision of a professional clinical counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist,
independent marriage and family therapist or independent social worker.
4. Provide training supervision for student and registered counselor trainees when services
are within their scope of practice, which does not include supervision of the diagnosis and
treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

Discipline and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences by Dela


Cruz AR et. al et. al. (2016) pp. 41
The set of core values is a key component of an organization. It has a significant influence on
other organizational components, more specifically, to its members. It serves as standards that
shape the member’s behavior in their interaction with their clients and other people. Different
professions, especially, those who require licensure like counseling, have its own set of core
values – values that are instilled among its members. Below are presents the core values and
ethical standards of counseling. Activity 4.1: I Need Help, Where Will I Go?
Instruction:
1. If something is bothering you about life matters: academics, relationships, family,
identity, and financial concerns, with whom will you share your problem? Will you
pursue a formal help or a non-formal help? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
2. Write your answer in the box.

Notes Box

Name:

REMINDER:
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COPY AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES IN A SHORT COUPON BOND.

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