Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
(an effective counselor is) positive
English answer:
positive in approach to life (and clients' situation/future)
Added to glossary by
Rachel Fell
Aug 13, 2005 18:41
18 yrs ago
English term
Russian Federation
subtitling, transcreation
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian, Spanish to Russian
an effective counselor <...> Is positive
English
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Characteristics of the effective counselor3
An effective counselor:
Shows respect for people Listens attentively
Is compassionate
Is honest and trustworthy
Is knowledgeable
Is patient
Knows his/her limits
Knows when and where to refer patients
Is aware of his/her own feelings, values, and attitudes
Is impartial and objective
Is positive
3 Basic AIDS Counselling Guidelines. Southern African AIDS Training Programme, 2001.
An effective counselor:
Shows respect for people Listens attentively
Is compassionate
Is honest and trustworthy
Is knowledgeable
Is patient
Knows his/her limits
Knows when and where to refer patients
Is aware of his/her own feelings, values, and attitudes
Is impartial and objective
Is positive
3 Basic AIDS Counselling Guidelines. Southern African AIDS Training Programme, 2001.
Responses
| 3 +6 | has a positive/optimistic attitude to life/work which he/she can impart to others |
Rachel Fell
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| 4 +5 | yes it is |
Robert Donahue (X)
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| 4 | capable |
Anna Maria Augustine (X)
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Responses
+6
18 mins
Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
&
English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Thorough, knowledgeable and resourceful
Native in: English (Variant: UK) 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, Italian to English, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
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has a positive/optimistic attitude to life/work which he/she can impart to others
to be positive in one's attitude to life and challenges and the future
- not negative and inclined to despair!
- not negative and inclined to despair!
Peer comment(s):
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Bjørn Anthun
3 mins
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Thank you, Renate!
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Alexander Demyanov
20 mins
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Thanks, Alexander!
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Clare Barnes
1 hr
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Thanks, Clare!
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Refugio
2 hrs
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Thank you, Ruth!
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sarahl (X)
4 hrs
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Thanks, sarahl!
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Armorel Young
: and in particular is postive about the client and his/her situation - e.g. doesn't start from a viewpoint that sees the client as hopeless, no good, or whatever
14 hrs
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Thank you, Armorel - good points
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, Rachel!"
+5
7 mins
yes it is
Effective here means one that is effective/efficient at performing their duties.
Peer comment(s):
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Rachel Fell
: if that's the question then I agree!
4 mins
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Hmm...should have asked for clarification. : ) Thanks Rachel.
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Johan Venter
35 mins
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Thanks Venter.
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Vicky Papaprodromou
41 mins
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Thanks Vicky.
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jennifer newsome (X)
12 hrs
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Thanks Jen.
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Alfa Trans (X)
12 hrs
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Thanks Marju.
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19 mins
capable
It means the counsellor is capable of everything on the list and can do his/her job.
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