Counselling Assessment L3

NCFE LEVEL 3
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Q. 2a
If a child does not experience unconditional love or unconditional positive regard then they could show problems in their development in the form of:
  * Boundaries
  * Conditions of worth
  * Behavioural difficulties
Conversely, the child who has experienced unconditional love will be more aware of their boundaries as they will have been shown or given them by their parent or guardian and so find it easier to understand or work within conventional boundaries. The child’s perception of acceptable boundaries may be well adjusted and thus they could be less prone to experiencing difficulties forming relationships or being able to find and hold a job in later life. When children have had the experience of unconditional positive regard their sense of self- worth can be high. When someone has never received praise for their achievements they begin to feel that they are not good enough or they can feel that they are not as good as their peers, where as a child that has may have a better idea of who they are and where they stand in relation to others. The child may have more positive feelings around their potential to achieve any goals which they may set themselves in life.
Given that the child has experienced unconditional love and therefor has developed good conditions of worth as well as clear perceptions around boundaries, it is completely possible they may be much more likely not to resort to poor behaviour during their life.
Q. 2b
The Person Centred Approach is, in my opinion, the best for Nerys as she is presenting with an issue that requires a safe environment where she will not be judged and everything will be confidential, so that she can explore her true feelings around the subject without feeling pressured into an outcome that is not of her own making. Nerys needs to be able to focus on the parts of her life that she feels are most significant. She needs to come up with solutions that are correct for her at... [continues]

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