*Leading
Concerns of
Guidance
*Essential
Elements of
Guidance
Guidance: Helping Individuals
Discover and Develop their
Potential
BERNARD W. LACAMBRA
Discussant
Guidance is the practice of
giving people advice,
suggestions and practical help
so that they take the best path
in life.
it refers to the process of
helping individuals to
discover and develop their
potential.
The need of guidance is
something that cannot be
ignored by anyone.
• Guidance helps in
the development of
educational,
vocational, and
psychological skills in
an individual.
• Most noteworthy,
guidance would help
an individual to
achieve an optimal
level of happiness
and peace in life
• Guidance is
continuous process
of helping the
individual
development to the
maximum of his
capacity in the
direction most
beneficial to
himself and to
society.”
E.F. Lindquist
LEADING
CONCERNS
OF GUIDANCE
 The leading concerns
of guidance refer to the
major areas in a
person's life where
support and direction
are most needed.
 These concerns are
essential in helping
individuals make wise
decisions, develop
holistically, and adjust
effectively to life's
challenges.
LEADING
CONCERNS
OF GUIDANCE
Educational
Vocational/
Career
Personal-
Social
Moral and
Ethical
1. Educational
Concerns
Example: A Grade 9
student struggles with Math
and feels anxious about
failing. Through guidance,
the student is taught
effective study techniques,
receives referrals for
tutoring, and learns to
manage test anxiety.
These include academic
performance, learning
difficulties, subject and
course selection, study
habits, time management,
and school adjustment.
2. Vocational/
Career
Concerns
Example: A senior high
school student is unsure
whether to pursue
Nursing or Engineering.
The guidance counselor
administers an aptitude
and interest test and
facilitates career
orientation sessions to
help the student decide.
Guidance helps students and
individuals understand their
interests, strengths, and job
opportunities, assisting them
in making career decisions
aligned with their personality
and the demands of the labor
market.
3. Personal-
Social
Concerns
Example: A student
who has trouble making
friends and suffers from
low self-esteem is given
counseling sessions to
build confidence and
improve social skills..
These include emotional
challenges, peer pressure,
family problems, bullying,
self-esteem issues, and
interpersonal conflicts.
4. Moral and
Ethical
Concerns
Example: A student
caught cheating on a test
undergoes values
clarification activities
and is guided to
understand the long-
term effects of
dishonesty.
Guidance addresses
issues related to values,
ethical decision-
making, integrity, and
respect for others.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF
GUIDANCE
•The essential elements of
guidance are the foundational
components that ensure
guidance services are effective,
personalized, and responsive to
individual needs.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF
GUIDANCE
Individualization
Continuity
Inclusiveness
Integration with Educational Process
Professionalism
Confidentiality
Individualization
Each person is unique
and requires guidance
tailored to their specific
needs, background,
and personality.
Example: Two students may both
be struggling academically, but
one needs help with time
management while the other
suffers from home-related stress.
The guidance program is
adjusted accordingly.
Continuity
Guidance is a
continuous process
that starts from early
childhood and
continues through
adulthood.
Example: A school
implements a
developmental guidance
program that supports
students from elementary
to senior high school,
focusing on age-
appropriate issues and
transitions.
Inclusiveness
Guidance should be
for all individuals, not
only those with visible
problems.
Example: Career
orientation is conducted for
all Grade 10 students, not
just those who are
undecided, to ensure
everyone is well-informed.
Integration with
the Educational
Process
Guidance should be
part of the school
system, supporting the
academic and holistic
development of
learners.
Example: Teachers
collaborate with guidance
counselors in identifying
students who need help
and in designing classroom
interventions for behavior
or academic challenges.
Professionalism
Guidance services must
be conducted by trained
professionals who follow
ethical standards and use
appropriate techniques.
Example: A licensed
guidance counselor
provides confidential
counseling to a student
dealing with family issues,
ensuring the student's
dignity and privacy are
respected.
Confidentiality
Privacy is key in
building trust between
the counselor and the
counselee.
Example: A student shares
concerns about anxiety.
The counselor keeps the
details confidential unless
there is a risk of harm, in
which case appropriate
steps are taken.
FUNCTION OF A GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR IN SCHOOL
• A Guidance Counselor plays a crucial
role in the holistic development of
learners. Their main function is to help
students understand themselves,
solve personal, social, academic,
and career-related issues, and make
informed decisions to become well-
rounded individuals.
HOMEROOM GUIDANCE
PROGRAM (HRGP)
•Developmental and preventive
program integrated into
curriculum.
•DepEd Memo No. 072, s. 2021;
DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2020
HRGP SALIENT FEATURES
• Focuses on three domains: Academic Development,
Personal-Social Development, and Career
Development.
• Structured as modular lessons aligned with
developmental needs.
• Conducted during designated homeroom periods.
• Uses interactive and reflective learning strategies.
• Encourages self-awareness, decision-making,
interpersonal skills, and life skills.
• Implemented with collaboration among teachers,
guidance counselors, and school heads.
CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM
(CGP)
•Helps students make career
decisions; prepare for life after
school.
•Legal Basis: DepEd Order No. 25, s.
2013; RA 10533; RA 11206
CGP SALIENT FEATURES
• Conducted for Grades 7 to 12, especially in key
transition years (Grade 9 & 10 for SHS tracking;
Grade 12 for higher education/employment).
• Includes activities like career assessments,
career expos, job shadowing, and individual
career planning.
• Aims to align students’ skills, interests, and values
with labor market needs.
• Helps prevent mismatch in education-to-
employment transitions.
SUMMARY
• Guidance supports all dimensions of
student growth
• Counselors are vital for future-ready
learners
• HRGP and CGP institutionalize
guidance in DepEd

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    *Leading Concerns of Guidance *Essential Elements of Guidance Guidance:Helping Individuals Discover and Develop their Potential BERNARD W. LACAMBRA Discussant
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    Guidance is thepractice of giving people advice, suggestions and practical help so that they take the best path in life. it refers to the process of helping individuals to discover and develop their potential. The need of guidance is something that cannot be ignored by anyone.
  • 3.
    • Guidance helpsin the development of educational, vocational, and psychological skills in an individual. • Most noteworthy, guidance would help an individual to achieve an optimal level of happiness and peace in life
  • 4.
    • Guidance is continuousprocess of helping the individual development to the maximum of his capacity in the direction most beneficial to himself and to society.” E.F. Lindquist
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    LEADING CONCERNS OF GUIDANCE  Theleading concerns of guidance refer to the major areas in a person's life where support and direction are most needed.  These concerns are essential in helping individuals make wise decisions, develop holistically, and adjust effectively to life's challenges.
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    1. Educational Concerns Example: AGrade 9 student struggles with Math and feels anxious about failing. Through guidance, the student is taught effective study techniques, receives referrals for tutoring, and learns to manage test anxiety. These include academic performance, learning difficulties, subject and course selection, study habits, time management, and school adjustment.
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    2. Vocational/ Career Concerns Example: Asenior high school student is unsure whether to pursue Nursing or Engineering. The guidance counselor administers an aptitude and interest test and facilitates career orientation sessions to help the student decide. Guidance helps students and individuals understand their interests, strengths, and job opportunities, assisting them in making career decisions aligned with their personality and the demands of the labor market.
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    3. Personal- Social Concerns Example: Astudent who has trouble making friends and suffers from low self-esteem is given counseling sessions to build confidence and improve social skills.. These include emotional challenges, peer pressure, family problems, bullying, self-esteem issues, and interpersonal conflicts.
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    4. Moral and Ethical Concerns Example:A student caught cheating on a test undergoes values clarification activities and is guided to understand the long- term effects of dishonesty. Guidance addresses issues related to values, ethical decision- making, integrity, and respect for others.
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    ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF GUIDANCE •Theessential elements of guidance are the foundational components that ensure guidance services are effective, personalized, and responsive to individual needs.
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    ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF GUIDANCE Individualization Continuity Inclusiveness Integrationwith Educational Process Professionalism Confidentiality
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    Individualization Each person isunique and requires guidance tailored to their specific needs, background, and personality. Example: Two students may both be struggling academically, but one needs help with time management while the other suffers from home-related stress. The guidance program is adjusted accordingly.
  • 15.
    Continuity Guidance is a continuousprocess that starts from early childhood and continues through adulthood. Example: A school implements a developmental guidance program that supports students from elementary to senior high school, focusing on age- appropriate issues and transitions.
  • 16.
    Inclusiveness Guidance should be forall individuals, not only those with visible problems. Example: Career orientation is conducted for all Grade 10 students, not just those who are undecided, to ensure everyone is well-informed.
  • 17.
    Integration with the Educational Process Guidanceshould be part of the school system, supporting the academic and holistic development of learners. Example: Teachers collaborate with guidance counselors in identifying students who need help and in designing classroom interventions for behavior or academic challenges.
  • 18.
    Professionalism Guidance services must beconducted by trained professionals who follow ethical standards and use appropriate techniques. Example: A licensed guidance counselor provides confidential counseling to a student dealing with family issues, ensuring the student's dignity and privacy are respected.
  • 19.
    Confidentiality Privacy is keyin building trust between the counselor and the counselee. Example: A student shares concerns about anxiety. The counselor keeps the details confidential unless there is a risk of harm, in which case appropriate steps are taken.
  • 20.
    FUNCTION OF AGUIDANCE COUNSELOR IN SCHOOL • A Guidance Counselor plays a crucial role in the holistic development of learners. Their main function is to help students understand themselves, solve personal, social, academic, and career-related issues, and make informed decisions to become well- rounded individuals.
  • 21.
    HOMEROOM GUIDANCE PROGRAM (HRGP) •Developmentaland preventive program integrated into curriculum. •DepEd Memo No. 072, s. 2021; DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2020
  • 22.
    HRGP SALIENT FEATURES •Focuses on three domains: Academic Development, Personal-Social Development, and Career Development. • Structured as modular lessons aligned with developmental needs. • Conducted during designated homeroom periods. • Uses interactive and reflective learning strategies. • Encourages self-awareness, decision-making, interpersonal skills, and life skills. • Implemented with collaboration among teachers, guidance counselors, and school heads.
  • 23.
    CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM (CGP) •Helpsstudents make career decisions; prepare for life after school. •Legal Basis: DepEd Order No. 25, s. 2013; RA 10533; RA 11206
  • 24.
    CGP SALIENT FEATURES •Conducted for Grades 7 to 12, especially in key transition years (Grade 9 & 10 for SHS tracking; Grade 12 for higher education/employment). • Includes activities like career assessments, career expos, job shadowing, and individual career planning. • Aims to align students’ skills, interests, and values with labor market needs. • Helps prevent mismatch in education-to- employment transitions.
  • 25.
    SUMMARY • Guidance supportsall dimensions of student growth • Counselors are vital for future-ready learners • HRGP and CGP institutionalize guidance in DepEd

Editor's Notes

  • #2 Guidance is essential because everyone faces challenges, decisions, and changes throughout life—whether in school, work, relationships, or personal growth. At every stage, people need support to understand themselves, explore options, make wise decisions, and cope with difficulties. Here’s why the need for guidance is universal and cannot be ignored: Life is full of choices. From choosing a career path to dealing with peer pressure or managing emotions, people constantly make decisions that affect their future. Guidance helps ensure these decisions are well-informed and appropriate. Everyone has unique needs and struggles. Whether it’s a student with learning difficulties, a teenager struggling with self-esteem, or an adult facing job stress—guidance provides support tailored to each individual’s situation. Society and the world are constantly changing. With rapid changes in technology, job markets, and social values, people need help navigating new realities. Guidance helps individuals adapt, grow, and stay relevant. Guidance promotes well-being and success. It helps develop key life skills—like decision-making, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and goal-setting—which are essential for happiness, peace of mind, and achievement. No one is exempt from needing direction. Students, teachers, parents, professionals—all benefit from guidance at different times. Ignoring this need can lead to poor choices, stress, or failure to reach one's potential.
  • #3 Guidance helps in the development of educational, vocational, and psychological skills in an individual.” This means that guidance plays a key role in helping people grow in three important areas of life: Educational Skills: Guidance helps individuals improve their academic performance, study habits, time management, and learning strategies. For example, a student who struggles with focus can be taught how to stay organized and motivated. Vocational Skills: Through career counseling and planning, guidance helps individuals discover their interests, strengths, and suitable career paths. This prepares them for jobs that match their abilities and passions. Psychological Skills: Guidance supports mental and emotional health by helping individuals cope with stress, build confidence, develop resilience, and improve relationships. It encourages self-awareness and emotional well-being. 2. “Most noteworthy, guidance would help an individual to achieve an optimal level of happiness and peace in life.” This emphasizes the ultimate goal of guidance—to help people live meaningful, balanced, and satisfying lives. When individuals: understand themselves, make good educational and career choices, manage their emotions effectively,
  • #4 This statement means that guidance is not a one-time activity, but an ongoing process that supports individuals throughout their lives. It focuses on helping people: Reach Their Full Potential Guidance helps individuals discover and nurture their abilities, talents, and interests so they can grow to the maximum of their capacity—intellectually, emotionally, socially, and morally. Move in the Right Direction It’s not just about development, but also about directing that growth toward goals that are meaningful, productive, and aligned with the individual’s strengths and values. Benefit Both Self and Society True personal development benefits not just the individual, but also the larger community. When people make wise life choices, build careers suited to their abilities, and act responsibly, society as a whole also thrives. In short: Guidance helps individuals continually grow in a way that makes them happy, successful, and valuable members of society.
  • #8 This statement refers to the educational concerns that guidance services address. Each item is a common challenge students may face in school, and guidance helps them cope and succeed. Let’s break each one down: Academic Performance Refers to how well a student is doing in school subjects. Guidance helps identify obstacles to learning and offers strategies for improvement. Learning Difficulties Includes problems like difficulty in reading, writing, or understanding lessons. Guidance may involve referrals to special education or tutoring services. Subject and Course Selection Choosing the right subjects that match a student’s abilities, interests, and future goals. Guidance ensures informed decisions are made to avoid frustration or failure. Study Habits Refers to how students study—planning, reviewing, note-taking, etc. Guidance teaches effective techniques to improve focus and retention. Time Management Balancing academic tasks with other activities. Guidance helps students create schedules and set priorities. School Adjustment Adapting to the school environment, routines, and expectations. Guidance supports students emotionally and socially to feel comfortable in school.
  • #9 "Guidance helps students and individuals understand their interests, strengths, and job opportunities, assisting them in making career decisions aligned with their personality and the demands of the labor market." This means that career guidance plays a vital role in helping people choose the right path for their future. Here's how: Understanding Interests Guidance helps individuals discover what they enjoy doing (e.g., working with people, solving problems, creating things). This is important because people are more likely to succeed and feel satisfied in careers that match their interests. Identifying Strengths Guidance helps individuals recognize their skills, talents, and abilities—like being good at math, communication, or technical tasks. Knowing one’s strengths helps in choosing a career that fits their natural abilities. Exploring Job Opportunities Guidance provides information about various careers, including job requirements, trends, salary ranges, and employment outlook. This helps students and individuals become aware of what is realistically available in the labor market. Making Informed Career Decisions With a clear understanding of themselves and the job market, individuals can choose careers that match both their personality and market needs. This prevents mismatches—like choosing a career with no job demand or one that doesn’t suit one’s strengths.
  • #10 This statement refers to personal-social concerns that many students and individuals experience. These issues affect mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Guidance helps individuals cope with and overcome these challenges. Let’s break them down: Emotional Challenges These are struggles with feelings like sadness, anxiety, anger, or fear. Guidance helps individuals understand and manage their emotions in healthy ways. Peer Pressure The influence friends or classmates may have to make someone do something they may not want to do (e.g., skipping class or trying harmful behaviors). Guidance helps students build confidence and make decisions based on their own values. Family Problems These include conflicts at home, such as separation of parents, financial struggles, or lack of support. Guidance provides a safe space to talk and cope with these problems. Bullying This involves repeated hurtful behavior—physical, verbal, or online—toward a person. Guidance addresses bullying by supporting the victim and helping build a safer, more respectful environment. Self-Esteem Issues Low self-esteem means not feeling good about oneself, which can lead to poor performance and social withdrawal. Guidance builds self-worth and helps individuals recognize their strengths and value. Interpersonal Conflicts Disagreements or misunderstandings between classmates, friends, or family members. Guidance teaches communication and conflict resolution skills to improve relationships.
  • #11 This means that guidance does more than help with academic or career concerns—it also plays an important role in developing a person’s character and moral behavior. Here's how: Values Values are the beliefs and principles that guide a person's actions (e.g., honesty, kindness, responsibility). Guidance helps individuals understand and clarify their personal values so they can make choices that reflect what is right and meaningful. Ethical Decision-Making This refers to choosing actions that are morally right, even when faced with difficult situations. Guidance provides tools and reflection activities to help students think carefully before making decisions, especially when faced with dilemmas. Integrity Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. It involves honesty, trustworthiness, and strong moral principles. Through guidance, students learn the importance of being consistent in words and actions, and how integrity affects their reputation and future. Respect for Others Respect involves treating others with kindness, fairness, and dignity regardless of differences. Guidance promotes empathy, acceptance, and peaceful interactions, which help build a respectful school and community environment.
  • #16 This means that everyone can benefit from guidance, not just those who are struggling or showing signs of trouble. Here’s why: Everyone faces challenges—seen or unseen. Some people may have obvious issues like failing grades or behavioral problems, but others may be silently dealing with stress, confusion, pressure, or uncertainty. Guidance provides support before small concerns become bigger problems. Guidance is preventive and developmental. It doesn't just solve problems—it helps people grow, plan, and prepare for the future. For example, career guidance benefits even high-performing students who are unsure about their next step. Early support builds resilience. When guidance is given to all, it teaches life skills like decision-making, emotional control, and communication—helping individuals become strong, confident, and capable. Inclusivity removes stigma. If guidance is only given to those with issues, others may feel embarrassed or afraid to ask for help. Making guidance available to everyone normalizes support and promotes a healthier environment.