Basic Counseling Skills Rubric

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1 Basic Counseling Skills Rubric Name: Course: Form Completed by: Counseling Skills Meets target (1) Exceeds target (2) Does not meet target (0) Grade 1. Counseling Relationship Counselor demonstrates an ability to develop and deepen the counseling relationship with the client by displaying positive regard, respect, warmth, non-judgmental attitude, empathy, authenticity, and congruence. establishing counseling relationship. Adept in conveying positive regard, respect, warmth, non-judgmental attitude, empathy, authenticity, and congruence. Counselor does not sufficiently develop and deepen the counseling relationship by demonstrating the ability to display positive regard, respect, warmth, nonjudgmental attitude, empathy, authenticity and congruence. 2. Comprehensive use of skills Counselor demonstrates the use of a range of counseling skills including open ended questions, summarization, clarification, etc. Counselor demonstrates a strong ability to effectively and appropriately utilize a wide range of counseling skills. Range of skills used was too narrow and/or skills incorrectly applied. 3. Structure and direction of interview Counselor demonstrates the ability to maintain structure, focus, and direction of the interview, proceeding through defined stages, and is able to end session effectively. creating and maintaining clear structure and productive focus over the course of the interview. Counselor does not demonstrate the ability to maintain structure, focus, and direction of the interview. 4. Accurate Attention to affect, content and meaning Counselor adequately explores and reflects client s expression of affect, content or meaning. attending to client affect, content, and meaning as demonstrated by accurate and effective reflection, exploration and summarization. Counselor does not actively, accurately, and/or sufficiently explore and reflect client s expression of affect, content or meaning. 40

2 Expanded Counseling Skills and Dispositions Rubric Name: Course: Form Completed by: Counseling Skills Meets target (1) Exceeds target (2) Does not meet target (0) Grade 1. Counseling Relationship Counselor demonstrates an ability to develop and deepen the counseling relationship with the client by displaying positive regard, respect, warmth, non-judgmental attitude, empathy, authenticity, and congruence. establishing counseling relationship. Adept in conveying positive regard, respect, warmth, nonjudgmental attitude, empathy, authenticity, and congruence. Counselor does not sufficiently develop and deepen the counseling relationship by demonstrating the ability to display positive regard, respect, warmth, nonjudgmental attitude, empathy, authenticity and congruence. 2. Comprehensive use of skills Counselor demonstrates the use of a range of counseling skills including open ended questions, summarization, clarification, etc. For group counseling, skills include scanning, facilitating member to member communication, mediated confrontation, etc. Counselor demonstrates a strong ability to effectively and appropriately utilize a wide range of individual and/or group counseling skills. Range of skills used was too narrow and/or skills incorrectly applied. 3. Structure and direction of session Counselor demonstrates the ability to maintain structure, focus, and direction of the interview, proceeding through defined stages, and is able to end session effectively. For Group counseling, counselor is able to identify and use stages of group appropriately. creating and maintaining clear structure and productive focus over the course of counseling session(s). Counselor does not demonstrate the ability to maintain structure, focus, and direction of the session. In group counseling, is unable to make effective use of stages of group process. 4. Accurate Attention to affect, content and meaning Counselor adequately explores and reflects client s expression of affect, content or meaning. attending to client affect, content, and meaning as demonstrated by accurate and effective reflection, exploration and summarization. Counselor does not actively, accurately, and/or sufficiently explore and reflect client s expression of affect, content or meaning. 41

3 5. Professional Role Skills Counselor adequately demonstrates an understanding of professional and ethical behaviors, responsibilities, relationships and/or demeanor. Counselor demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of professional and ethical behaviors, responsibilities, relationships and/or demeanor. Counselor does not demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical behaviors, responsibilities, relationships and/or demeanor. 6. Case Conceptualization Skills Counselor demonstrates the capacity to formulate a clear understanding of the client s problem integrating cultural, historical, developmental and contextual elements to design a counseling plan to work with the client; Can articulate case from a theoretical perspective. Counselor demonstrates a superior ability to formulate a clear understanding of the client s problem integrating cultural, historical, developmental and contextual elements to design a counseling plan to work with the client, and articulate case from a theoretical perspective. Counselor does not demonstrate the ability to formulate a clear understanding of the client s problem integrating cultural, historical, developmental and contextual elements to design a counseling plan to work with the client. Cannot articulate case from a theoretical perspective. 7. Personal Growth Skills Counselor adequately demonstrates ability for self reflection; can articulate how one s own struggles can influence the counseling relationship; responds positively to feedback; and seeks supervision as needed. Counselor adequately demonstrates ability to understand how own values and ethnocentric biases can impede the counseling process. Counselor demonstrates a superior ability to self reflect, articulate own struggles and its impact on the counseling process, and minimize impact of own values and bias on the counseling process. Make good use of feedback and supervision. Counselor does not demonstrate ability for self reflection, articulation of own struggles, and their impact on the counseling process. Counselor fails to minimize impact of own values and bias on the counseling process and/or does not respond positively to feedback and seek supervision as needed. Grade of 7 needed to pass. Total Grade for this student 42

4 Presentation and Technology Rubric Professionalism (appearance, presentation, timing) Organization & Preparation (materials and content) Accuracy (assignment specific tasks) Internet and Counseling Research Software application. Audiovisual equipment Target Speaker(s) demonstrate basic competency in professional presentation, dress, and demeanor. Timing within limits. Presentation well planned and organized, content on target. If group presentation, appropriate balance between members. Accurately attended to all elements of assignment. Presentation demonstrates ability to access appropriate databases, and use and assess other internet materials. Ability to create basic documents as needed including word documents, tables, basic spreadsheets, databases, and power point slides. Knows how to use audio/visual equipment. (e.g. DVD/VHS players, LCD projector with computer, etc ) Exceeds Target Speakers' presentation skills are at a professional level, appearance and dress are very professional. Presentation timed perfectly. Presentation demonstrated excellent preparation, use of scholarly material, and polished organization. Professional level mastery and demonstration of all aspects of assignment. Presentation evidences ability to output search information in several formats, use advanced features database Ability to create basic web pages, integrate hyperlinks, and ability to construct complex spreadsheets using data bases such as SPSS or SAS Able to download audio or video clips and display insert clips into PowerPoint slides; use equipment to create audio or video materials (e.g., Windows Movie Maker, podcasts). Falls short of target Presentation skills fall short of professional level (e.g. reading) and/or speaker dress and appearance less than professional. Timing off either too long or too short. Poor organization or preparation for presentation. If group presentation, lack of balance in contributions of members. Some challenges in the understanding or demonstration of assignment. Inadequate or inappropriate use of data bases or other internet materials. Less than adequate use of word processing and other software databases. Less than adequate knowledge and ability to use audiovisual equipment. 43

5 Academic Writing and Critical Thinking Rubric Name: Course: Form Completed by: Meets criteria (1) Surpasses criteria (2) Does not meet criteria (0) Grade Fluidity and Clarity of Expression Ideas clearly expressed allowing for smooth reading and understanding. Ideas are expertly presented and indicate a sophisticated level of understanding. Ideas are not clearly expressed and/or do not allow for smooth reading and understanding. Punctuation and Grammar Paper adheres to all common rules of spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, word choice, tense agreement, sentence structure (no fragments or run-ons) and correct modification (no misplaced or dangling modifiers). Paper moves along in an organized fashion; begins with an introduction that advances central idea(s); transitions are used to link parts; parts are linked by a unifying ideas, and paper concludes with a summary of ideas presented. Paper demonstrates a superior level of writing ability clearly adhering to all common rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Paper does not adhere to common rules of punctuation and/or grammar. Organization Paper is very well organized beginning with an introduction that advances central idea(s) in a sophisticated manner; transition between elements are well executed and conclusion summary includes both material and research. Paper does not move along in an organized fashion; and/or central ideas are not advanced or lack transition. Elaboration and Detail Main point(s) of paper is adequately developed; sufficient use of supporting details, examples, illustrations that support the development of main ideas. Main point(s) of paper is exceedingly well developed with numerous supporting details, examples, and illustrations. Main point of paper is inadequately developed; insufficient use of supporting details or examples to develop the main ideas. Format and Research Techniques Paper is written in proper APA format including proper citation of an appropriate variety of references; source material is smoothly integrated. Paper adheres to all rules of APA formatting and citation of references; expertly and smoothly integrating a wide variety of source material. Paper is not written in proper APA, and/or does not include proper citation of a variety of references. 44

6 Critical Thinking: Basic Level Knowledge- describe Comprehensionunderstanding Written material demonstrates knowledge of fact, theories, methods, procedures, etc., and comprehension of subject indicating awareness of how the material, theory or research is relevant. Written material demonstrates a sophisticated knowledge and comprehension of subject and clearly articulates how the material is relevant. Written material does not demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of subject, nor indicates an awareness of how the material or data is relevant. Critical Thinking: Mid Level Application-usage Analysis-compare Written material demonstrates the ability to break the material into the component parts, apply the material appropriately understanding it s complexity, and the relationship between the various elements. Written material demonstrates a sophisticated ability to break the material into the component parts, apply the material appropriately demonstrating complex relationships between various elements and making inferences about the various elements. Written material does not demonstrates the ability to break the material into the component parts, apply appropriately, nor understanding it s complexity, and the relationship between the various elements. Critical Thinking: Advanced Level Synthesis- critique Evaluation-make judgments, create Written material demonstrates the ability to synthesize or put knowledge/theory together into new and integrated whole, while also making evaluative decisions about the material integrating and assessing from a variety of perspectives and contexts. Written material demonstrates a sophisticated ability to critically synthesize, critique and evaluate the material integrating a wide variety of perspectives and contexts. Written material does not demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and critique material. : Total Score: 45

7 Basic Attitudes/Values and Dispositions of the Counseling Profession Rubric Name: Course: The Faculty recognizes the importance of belief sets held by students and are aware that personal values often influence one s work. There is consensus within the Department that any attempt to impose values that are inconsistent with counseling goals is inappropriate (ACA Code of Ethics A.4.b). The Faculty will seek to resolve such issues in a formative manner such that the student is able to be a fully functional counselor. Each student is expected to exhibit the key dispositions with clients and colleagues in a manner that is consistent with the prevailing and established ethics and values within the profession. Attitude and Values Students will: Level 1 Does not demonstrate knowledge and understanding Level 2 Demonstrates knowledge and understanding Level 3 Competency reflected in behavior/ application Respect the potential within the whole person and her/his experience Value: individual uniqueness, individual belief systems, human potential, potential for change, cultural diversity, and resilience. Value overall health and wellbeing of self and others Value: personal balance, emotional health, self-care: service to others, pro-social advocacy, equity and access; Attend to issues of discrimination, power, privilege, oppression. Respect the nature of the counseling process as a vehicle for change Commitment to professional development Honor the human struggle. Value the role of pain in the growth process. Value the use of self and the interpersonal process. Value continued learning growth; Value engagement in the community of professionals. Fundamental Values for counseling : Value ethical practice including: Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-malfeasance, Veracity, Justice, Fidelity. 46