Sample Report

Therapists

John T. Cocoris, Th.M., Psy.D.

Whether you are a licensed professional, pastoral counselor, church counselor or school counselor, you have probably discovered that counseling can be both difficult and rewarding. It is difficult because the task of the therapist is to help the client achieve their personal goals. It is rewarding when this task is accomplished.

Using the temperament model of behavior can help you help others.

The temperament model of behavior is based on the concept that people are born with natural tendencies, possessing both strengths and weaknesses. These tendencies can be group into four distinct categories referred to as temperament. The four temperaments represent four unique groups with traits related to each other. These traits that can be possessed in varying degrees of intensity. The blend that an individual possess represents their approach to life, people and events. These natural tendencies represent various "needs" that will endure throughout a person’s life-span.

This model suggests that people perform best when the "needs" of their natural tendencies are met. Sometimes psychological difficulties are related to a lack of these temperament needs being met. When people fail to control their temperament tendencies it may lead to extreme behavior that may disrupt their own life as well as the lives of those close to them. It has been said that a weakness is a strength overextended.

The application to the counseling process is endless.

Once you identify the natural tendencies of those you are counseling, you will know their natural strengths, weaknesses and temperament "needs." You will be able to relate and communicate more effectively. When an individual fails to control their natural tendencies or traits it leads to inappropriate, unbalanced, unhealthy or extreme behavior.

A personal note. In all my years of counseling, nothing helps me establish trust and rapport with a client quicker than testing and explaining their temperament blend.

Tools To Help You Help Others

Online DISC II Temperament Assessment

VIEW SAMPLE REPORT: Sample-Counseling.pdf

(or) DISC II Temperament Assessment (Paper/Pencil version)

Therapist’s Guide To The Temperament Model of Behavior

User Guide To The DISC II Temperament Assessment

Book: The Problem Person In Your Life, Understanding People of Extremes

Book: 7 Steps To A Better You, How To Develop Your Natural Tendencies

The online version of the DISC II Temperament Assessment generates graphs that plot the presence of the four temperaments in three areas and a 10 page report. The online report contains the following information:

OVERVIEW

Primary Need

This represents the primary motivation of the individual.

This behavior will be visible most of the time.

Secondary Need

This represents the secondary motivation of the individual.

This behavior will be a backup to the primary motivation.

Description

This should describe normal behavior for an individual with this temperament pattern.

Uniqueness

This identifies the difference from the other blends with the same primary temperament.

Strengths

This is what the individual does well naturally.

Weaknesses

This is what the individual does not naturally do well.

Needs
This is what the individual needs in order to function at their best.

Fears
This is what the individual is most concerned about.

Response To Pressure
This is how the individual tends to behave under stress.

Impact Upon Others
This is how the individual influences others.

Traits Needed For Balance
This is what the individual needs in order to be more effective.

How To Approach
The individual responds the best when these things are done.

COUNSELING

Do’s
This represents what the individual desires to have

in order to be motivated.

Don’ts
This represents what the individual wants to avoid in order to be motivated.

Driven By...
This represents how the individual approaches life.

Typical Responses
This is behavior that occurs frequently.

Key Words To Use
The individual usually responds best to these words.

Keys To Relating
The individual will usually respond the best when these things are done.

Environment Needed
When given, the individual is usually more motivated to perform.

Response Needed From Others
This is what the individual wants you to do.

Characteristics To Compliment Them On
The individual will usually respond favorable to these words.

Suggestions For Best Performance
Create this environment to gain the best possible performance.

Concerns
This represents some of the most common concerns

you will likely have in counseling this individual.

Causes of Procrastination
This explains why this particular temperament
blend delays taking action

Things To Remember When Confronting
Follow these directives for the best possible communication when it becomes necessary to confront this individual with inappropriate or ineffective behavior.

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