What are the key competencies for a counselor in a helping relationship?

Here are the competencies listed: 1. Listening competence using SOLER and attending behaviours in a 3-minute interaction. 2. Nonverbal cue awareness by identifying at least three cues and adjusting your response. 3. Responding competence through accurate paraphrasing, supportive feedback, and level shifting (facts, feelings, meaning, action). 4. Professional limits by avoiding over-advice-giving while supporting learner decision-making. 5. Confidentiality competence by explaining confidentiality with limits in individual and group settings. 6. Resistance management using two de-escalation techniques without escalating conflict. 7. Transference and countertransference awareness by identifying them and using self-management strategies. Send me the next one 📸