All individuals who seek COR Basic Certification in any of its Group Leadership and Professional Helping areas must demonstrate competence in all of ten foundational ways:

• These Foundational content competencies (FC):
  FC1: Demonstrates evidence of ongoing content learning in area(s) of group leadership/professional helping


• These Foundational skill competencies (FS):
  FS1: Maintains confidentiality and discretion
  FS2: Ability to engage in active listening
  FS3: Manages boundaries in professional relationships and interactions
  FS4: Seeks, receives, and incorporates constructive feedback in future endeavors
  FS5: Demonstrates ability to establish rapport with diverse individuals and groups


• These Foundational dispositional competencies (FD):
  FD1: Demonstrates personal and professional consistency in respect for others
  FD2: Possesses authentic personal and professional humility
  FD3: Acts consistently with ethical principles
  FD4: Operates from the stance of a professional helping relationship