Counselor Gullibility
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3867744 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mark J Miller (0000-0002-1532-8338, Louisiana Tech University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1986 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 103-107 |
| Publication date | 1986-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Counselor Education and Supervision (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0011-0035 • E-ISSN: 1556-6978 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/j.1556-6978.1986.tb00702.x |
| OpenAlex | W4255247679 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
In this article the author argues that it is mandatory that counselors suspend any disbelief in their clients during the early stages of counseling. Disbelieving interferes with counselor spontaneity and empathy. Indeed, the real work of counseling cannot start until clients perceive counselors as gullible. I offer a justification for being gullible during the initial sessions, along with suggestions for what can be done to develop appropriate levels of gullibility in counselors in training
Counseling psychology · Counselor education · Empathy · Higher education · Pedagogy · Applied Psychology · Counseling Practices and Supervision · Psychological Treatments and Assessments · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications · Social Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |