COMPETENCE OF COUNSELLORS IN STUDENTS’ SELF-PERCEPTION

Abstract

The article consists of three main parts. In the first part the author justifies his subject referring to earlier works illustrating the process of becoming a reflective counsellor. In the second, on the basis of selected literature, reconstructs areas of competence. These are: knowledge, specific skills, attitudes to clients, to the world and to himself. In the third main part the author presents the results of the analysis of the papers of students of pedagogy (specialty welfare and sociotherapy) on the topic “My counsellor competence”. In addition to a list of about 60 competencies identified in the students’ papers, the author describes the source of development of these competencies, indicated by the students themselves. Reading the article tends to reflect on making changes in the teaching and training of students who intend to work in assistance occupations.