The DISC II Temperament System For Therapist

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

 

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As a therapist you know that counseling others 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 can help you help others. 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 and guide them into achieving their personal goals. Using the temperament model with clients you will be able to establish rapport and trust quickly.

The temperament model of behavior is based on the concept that people are born with natural tendencies, possessing both strengths and weaknesses. These in-born 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" and will endure throughout a person's life span. This model suggest that people perform best when the "needs" of their natural tendencies are met

When an individual fails to control their natural tendencies or traits it leads to inappropriate, unbalanced, unhealthy or extreme behavior. Often a client benefits from just knowing their natural tendencies and the temperament of those they are associated. I usually start marriage counseling by explaining the couple's temperament blend. This enhances communication between them and helps them adjust their expectations of each other.

 

Here are the tools needed to effectively use the DISC II Temperament system:

 

1. Instrument: The on-line DISC II Temperament Assessment   View sample of a Counseling Report

2. Book: The Temperament Model of Behavior, Born With Natural Tendencies

 

• This book covers the history of temperament development, the foundational concepts,
• common questions as well as a description of the 4 temperaments and 15 blends.

3. Manual: The DISC II Temperament Assessment User Guide

 

• This manual explains how to administer, interpret and validate the DISC II Temperament Assessment

4. Book: The Problem Person in Your Life, Understanding People of Extremes

 

• This book identifies the temperament blend of the one most likey to seek counseling.

 

$175.00 SPECIAL OFFER to get you started! 

The DISC II Temperament System

includes the following:

 

• 1 DISC II Temperament Assessment on yourself including a phone conversation to validate your results.
• The Temperament Model of Behavior, Born With Natural Tendencies
• The DISC II Temperament Assessment User Guide
• The Problem Person in Your Life, Understanding People of Extremes
• 5 on-line DISC II Temperament Assessments for clients (including phone consultation to review the results)
• Single Laminated Card
• Counseling Laminated Card Set

 

 

 

 

 

 Counseling Manual Overview of Categories for Each Temperament Blend:

 

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.

 

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.