Looking at the problems existing in the current domestic psychological counseling market, we should pay attention to the following points in information collection and data collation:
One is to prevent data from being collected by default. Some psychological counselors are eager to make a diagnosis, and they think they have a basic diagnosis under the condition of incomplete information collection. Therefore, in the process of data collection and collation, they inadvertently screened and filtered the data that confirmed their diagnosis, discarded irrelevant data, and inadvertently caused their own narrow and biased perspectives.
The second is based on the information provided by the chief complaint. Many family helpers rely on relatives and friends to persuade them to seek help. Relatives and friends advised them because they "thought" that there was something wrong with the helper. As for whether there is a problem with the helper and whether the judgment basis of the people around the helper is credible, the consultant needs to evaluate it from a professional perspective. Don't just listen to one person's opinion, take the information described by relatives and friends of the helper as the basis for diagnosis, and make a preliminary diagnosis with this information as a guide. This is reflected in the authenticity and concrete technology in the professional field.
Third, pay attention to the background of information sources. Pay attention to whether there are realistic factors such as events, psychological reactions and psychosomatic symptoms. Whether it conforms to the background of cultural life, the various relationships between social roles and reality, and whether the duration of the problem is related to its growth process.
The fourth is to ensure the accuracy and truthfulness of information. Covering up some information, subconsciously protecting yourself and providing false information are all common behaviors of impedance. Because the occurrence and development of psychological problems may be due to some hidden secrets, the background information may involve some privacy of the relatives of the helpers, and the lack of trust in the counselors may lead to inaccurate and incomplete information. Therefore, consultants must not simplify the collection of information and materials, but should comprehensively use various technical skills, strive to establish a good relationship at the reception of the first visit, try their best to collect and sort out as rich and accurate information as possible, and prove its accuracy with professional technology (not limited to talks and exchanges).
The fifth is to treat measuring tools and data correctly. Many psychological counselors will choose measurement tools when consulting, which is an auxiliary means in the diagnosis process, but they must not abuse, overuse or rely too much on measurement data. Accurate diagnosis and scheme formulation depend on excellent professional level, rich clinical experience and arbitrary technical application.