MOI UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND
ANTHROPOLOGY
COURSE TITLE: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF COUNSELLING
SERVICES
COURSE CODE: SPC 210
TASK: TAKE AWAY CAT
DATE: 27TH JANUARY 2025
LECTURER:
NAMES ADM. NO. NO. SIGNATURE
1. BRATIS KIPKORIR PSY/1393/24 0724259137
2. SAMMY MUSYOKI PSY/1362/24 0110475148
3. KELYN KENNEDY PSY/1339/24 0793269811
4. JUDY MUTHONI PSY/1340/24 0759399595
5. ANTHONY MUSAU PSY/1350/24 0738480435
Question: Your religion local parish has asked you to develop a
spiritual counseling program for youths based on a theory
Developing a Spiritual Counseling Program for Youths: A Person-Centered Approach
This program will be based on Carl Rogers's Person-
Centered Therapy, emphasizing the inherent capacity for
personal growth and self-actualization within each
individual.
1. Program Goals:
a) Enhance self-awareness: Help youths gain deeper
insights into their values, beliefs, and spiritual needs.
b) Promote personal growth: Cultivate self-acceptance,
self-esteem, and a sense of purpose.
c) Foster healthy relationships: Develop skills for
building and maintaining meaningful relationships
with others.
d) Address spiritual concerns: Explore questions of
faith, meaning, and purpose in life.
e) Develop coping mechanisms: Equip youths with
healthy strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and
other challenges.
2. Program Structure:
a) Individual Counseling Sessions:
Confidentiality: Emphasize the importance of
confidentiality within a safe and supportive
environment.
Active Listening: Counselors will actively listen to
youths' concerns, reflecting their feelings and
experiences.
Unconditional Positive Regard: Counselors will offer
genuine acceptance and empathy, regardless of the
youth's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
Congruence: Counselors will be authentic and
genuine in their interactions with youths.
b) Group Counseling Sessions:
Peer Support: Provide a supportive environment for
youths to share their experiences, learn from each
other, and develop a sense of community.
Skill-Building Activities: Incorporate activities that
enhance communication, problem-solving, and
interpersonal skills.
Spiritual Discussions: Facilitate group discussions on
topics such as faith, values, and ethical decision-
making.
3. Program Administration:
a) Recruitment:
Collaborate with youth groups, schools, and
community organizations to reach target populations.
Utilize social media, flyers, and announcements to
promote the program.
b) Counselor Training:
Provide comprehensive training for counselors on
person-centered therapy principles, ethical guidelines,
and youth development.
Ensure that counselors possess relevant qualifications
and experience in working with young people.
c) Supervision:
Provide regular supervision for counselors to ensure
their ethical and professional practice.
Offer opportunities for peer support and consultation
among counselors.
d) Evaluation:
Regularly assess the effectiveness of the program
through surveys, feedback sessions, and case studies.
Use evaluation data to make necessary adjustments to
the program and improve its impact.
4. Integrating Faith:
a) Spiritual Exploration: Encourage youths to explore
their own spiritual beliefs and values within a
supportive and non-judgmental context.
b) Faith-Based Resources: Utilize religious texts,
teachings, and practices to support personal growth
and spiritual development.
c) Connection to the Parish Community: Connect
youths with other members of the parish community
through service projects, social events, and
mentorship programs.
5. Ethical Considerations:
a) Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all
youth information.
b) Informed Consent: Obtain informed consent from
youths and their parents/guardians before
participating in the program.
c) Cultural Sensitivity: Be mindful of the diverse
cultural backgrounds and experiences of the youth
served.
d) Boundaries: Maintain clear professional boundaries
with all youth participants.
By implementing a person-centered approach, the parish can
create a supportive and empowering environment where
youths can explore their spiritual journey, address personal
challenges, and develop the skills they need to thrive.
References:
i. "On Becoming a Person" by Carl R. Rogers: 1961
ii. "The Therapeutic Relationship: And its Impact on
Psychotherapy" by Carl R. Rogers: 1957
iii. "Client-Centered Therapy: Contemporary Theory and
Practice" by Gerald Corey: 2017
iv. "The Developing Person Through Childhood and
Adolescence" by John W. Santrock: 2021
v. "Adolescent Psychology: Contemporary Approaches"
by Laurence Steinberg: 2009
vi. "The Spiritual Lives of Adolescents" by James W.
Fowler: 1981
vii. "Spirituality in Psychotherapy and Counseling:
Theory and Practice" by P. Scott Richards: 2004
viii. "The Skills of Helping: Interviews with Clients" by
Gerard Egan: 1994
ix. "Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theory and
Practice" by John C. Norcross and Gerald P. Corey:
2017
