OARS
What does the "O" in OARS stand for?
What does PFCE stand for?
Parent, Family and Community Engagement
Change Talk means:
A. Talking about change
B. Statements that support change
C. Giving advice
B
A parent says "Nothing is ever going to change"
Which OARS skill would you use first?
Reflection
A bat
Which OARS skill recognizes strengths, effort and values?
Affirmations
True or False: PFCE is only the responsibility of Family Advocates
False
Is this statement an example of Change Talk?
"I really want to get my GED"
Yes
A parent misses three appointments
What should you focus on first?
Understanding what happened/building rapport
How many hearts does and octopus have?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 8
C
Parent says "I'm overwhelmed" - Respond with a reflection
"You're carrying a lot right now"
"Things feel really stressful"
Name one PFCE family outcome
Family Well-Being, Positive Parent-Child Relationships, Families as Lifelong Educators, Families as Learners, Family Engagement in Transitions, Family Connections to Peers and Community, Families as Advocates and Leaders.
Identify the Sustain Talk
"I know attendance is important, but mornings are impossible"
"mornings are impossible"
Parent says "I don't know if I'm a good parent"
Give a strength-based affirmation
"the face that you're thinking about that tells me you care deeply."
"You want the best for your child"
Vanilla
Turn this into and open-ended question - Did you complete the developmental screening?
"What has your experience been with completing the screening?"
"What has helped or gotten in the way of completing the screening"
How does Motivational Interviewing support PFCE?
Build partnerships, supports family-led goals, strengthens relationships, increases engagment.
Parent says: "I should probably schedule that appointment"
What type of talk is this?
Change talk
A parent says "Ive tried this before and failed"
What MI skill would be help explore this?
Open Ended Question or Reflection
True or False: Goldfish have a memory of only 3 seconds.
False: They can remember things for months!
Why are reflections often more powerful than advice?
Because they help people feel understood and encourage them to explore their own motivations.
Which PFCE outcome is most closely related to helping parents identify and pursue personal goals?
Family Well-Being
What should you do when you hear Change Talk from a parent?
Explore it, reflect on it and ask for more.
What is the "Righting Reflex"?
Our urge to fix, rescue, persuade and solve problems.
What color is a polar bears skin?
Black