Characteristics of Family Counselors in Buddhist Psychology

Abstract

of family counseling. Family Counselors, who are willing to help with be
completely honest. For basic characteristics of counselor are sense of emotion,
fairness, respecting human dignity and human rights. Furthermore, characteristics of
counselor in Buddhist psychology are a good friend who has 7 qualities characteristics
of a good friend (Kalyanamitta-dhamma) and a wise man who has 7 qualities of a
good man (virtue of the righteous) (Sappurisadhamma) including be a personal selfdevelopment.
Family counselor hold holy abidings (Brahmavihara 4) for counseling.
The ultimate goal of counseling in Buddhist psychology is counselee and family can
cessation of suffering by self-enlightened the Four Noble Truths. In addition, family
life turn to balance.