This self-instructional module, one volume of a series of competency-based modules in human relations skills for occupational specialists, is designed to introduce the specialist to some of the more general and commonly used counseling techniques and procedures, and to assist them in the acquisition of basic counseling skills. Other modules in this set of three are Basic Parent Counseling Skills for the Occupational Specialist, and Basic Vocational Counseling Skills for the Occupational Specialist. The module provides a prospectus, which details objectives and explains how to use the module; a flow-chart, which illustrates the self-instructional process; a pre-assessment quiz; and a work plan in chart form. Instructional activities (reading assignments and learning activities) are listed for each of the 10 enabling elements or lessons. The enabling elements define helping and discuss the initial interview, spotting mental illness, referral, facilitative relationships, structuring, goal setting, contracting, termination, and case studies. Each lesson includes a worksheet and a self-test; a post-assessment covering the entire module and a bibliography complete the booklet. (JAC)