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PD III. Referral
Competency 51:
Differentiate between situations in which it is most appropriate for the client
to self-refer to a resource and situations requiring counselor referral.
Knowledge
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Client motivation and ability to initiate
and follow through with referrals.
Factors in determining the optimal time
to engage the client in the referral
process.
Clinical assessment methods.
Empowerment techniques.
Crisis prevention and intervention
methods.
Skills
uX Interpreting assessment and treatment
planning materials to determine appropriateness
of client or counselor referral.
u Assessing the client’s readiness to participate
in the referral process.
u Educating the client about appropriate
referral processes.
u Motivating the client to take responsibility
for referral and followup.
u Applying crisis prevention and intervention
techniques.
Attitudes
XX Respect for the client’s ability to initiate
and follow up with referral.
uX Willingness to share decisionmaking
power with the client.
uX Respect for the goal of positive selfdetermination.
uX Recognition of the counselor’s
responsibility to engage in client
advocacy when needed.
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