JLBC Approaches to Counseling

JLBC LEADERSHIP COUNSELING
JLBC Approaches to Counseling:
JLBC Directive: Counselor-centered, simple, and quickly provides short-term solutions.
The leader has all the skills to assess the situation and offer a course of action.
Nondirective: JLBC Cadet-centered counselor causes the JLBC Cadet to take responsibility for solving the problem.
Combined: The leader uses parts of the directive and nondirective approaches. This allows the leader to adjust the technique to emphasize what is best for the soldier.
Problem Solving:
1. JLBC Cadets Identify the problem
2. JLBC Cadets Gather information
3. JLBC Cadets Develop courses of action
4. JLBC Cadets Analyze and compare courses of action
5. JLBC Cadets Make a decision, select a course of action
6. JLBC Cadets Make a plan
7. JLBC Cadets Implement a plan
Reasons for Counseling:
Performance/Discipline: Inform about actual jobs and expected
performance standards.
Personal: Helping solve a unique problem.
Professional Growth and Guidance: A leader concerned with the professional development of subordinates informs his JLBC Cadets about the many challenges and benefits of a military Career.