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This article identifies several special characteristics of children that require adaptations of adult effective counseling skills. This article also offers modifications of basic skills to make them more applicable to the needs of children. Next, addressing child ....

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.... with children need to be aware of their level of understanding, being careful to present information that is congruent with their development. (p.374) Erdman and Lampe (1996) state “small group activities in which children are encouraged to provide peer feedback and interaction, should be considered to help children assimilate and accommodate others’ point of view” (p.374). The implications for me as a developing counselor would be to respond to children with concrete examples, hands on activities, clearer interpretations of rules, and explanations of consequences. Furthermore give special consideration to clarification of the cou ....