1g.1. COUN Disposition Inventory

Counselor Dispositions

Students in the NMHU Counseling Program will be evaluated on the following dispositions several times throughout their programs to insure understanding and progress toward their future roles as counselors. This assessment applies to COUN 605 Pre-Practicum in Counseling Skills; COUN 634 Practicum; and, COUN 698 Internship in Counseling.

Assessment Criteria

1

Empathy

The counselor senses accurately the feelings and personal meaning that the client is experiencing and communicates this acceptant understanding to the clients.

Weighting in Summary Scores:1.0

Level 1.0 / Novice / Score: 1.0
Level 2.0 / Apprentice / Score: 2.0
Level 3.0 / Proficient / Score: 3.0
Level 4.0 / Distinguished / Score: 4.0

2

Genuineness

Client is willing to be authentic, open, honest within the helping relationship.

Weighting in Summary Scores:1.0

Level 1.0 / Novice / Score: 1.0
Level 2.0 / Apprentice / Score: 2.0
Level 3.0 / Proficient / Score: 3.0
Level 4.0 / Distinguished / Score: 4.0

3

Acceptance

Being able to regard clients unconditionally, despite differences in cultural heritage, values, or belief systems.

Weighting in Summary Scores:1.0

Level 1.0 / Novice / Score: 1.0
Level 2.0 / Apprentice / Score: 2.0
Level 3.0 / Proficient / Score: 3.0
Level 4.0 / Distinguished / Score: 4.0

4

Open-Mindedness

Freedom from fixed preconceptions and an attitude of open receptive that which the client is expressing.

Weighting in Summary Scores:1.0

Level 1.0 / Novice / Score: 1.0
Level 2.0 / Apprentice / Score: 2.0
Level 3.0 / Proficient / Score: 3.0
Level 4.0 / Distinguished / Score: 4.0

5

Cognitive Complexity

Ability to view an individual within both an individualistic and systemic framework.

Weighting in Summary Scores:1.0

Level 1.0 / Novice / Score: 1.0
Level 2.0 / Apprentice / Score: 2.0
Level 3.0 / Proficient / Score: 3.0
Level 4.0 / Distinguished / Score: 4.0

6

Psychological Adjustment

Willingness to self-reflect and promote one's psychological well-being.

Weighting in Summary Scores:1.0

Level 1.0 / Novice / Score: 1.0
Level 2.0 / Apprentice / Score: 2.0
Level 3.0 / Proficient / Score: 3.0
Level 4.0 / Distinguished / Score: 4.0

7

Competence

Monitoring one's effectiveness, knows when to consult with others, keeps current on newest trends in the field.

Weighting in Summary Scores:1.0

Level 1.0 / Novice / Score: 1.0
Level 2.0 / Apprentice / Score: 2.0
Level 3.0 / Proficient / Score: 3.0
Level 4.0 / Distinguished / Score: 4.0

8

Sensitive to Issues of Diversity

Competent in counseling diverse clients.

Weighting in Summary Scores:1.0

Level 1.0 / Novice / Score: 1.0
Level 2.0 / Apprentice / Score: 2.0
Level 3.0 / Proficient / Score: 3.0
Level 4.0