De-EscalateTOUR
What non-verbal de-escalation technique involves mirroring the client's body language, gestures, or facial expressions to establish rapport and create a sense of understanding?
What is Mirroring?
In the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, what are the suggested steps for each number? For example, what are five things you should focus on when using this technique?
What is 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste?
What term in counseling refers to the counselor's ability to address the "here and now" aspects of the client-counselor relationship, bringing attention to the present moment?
What is immediacy?
To encourage exploration and deeper understanding, what type of questions does a counselor use that cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no"?
What is open ended questions?
This helps to unlock an energy source that improves wellness
Chakra Meditation
Encouraging clients to actively participate in finding solutions, this de-escalation technique involves working together to identify and implement strategies to address challenges. What is the term for this collaborative problem-solving approach?
What is Solution-Focused Therapy?
For a more comprehensive grounding experience, what mindfulness technique involves mentally scanning through different parts of your body, paying attention to any tension or sensations, and promoting a sense of relaxation?
Body Scan Meditation
Immediacy allows counselors to address real-time issues in the therapeutic relationship. What is one key benefit of using immediacy, particularly in building trust and rapport with clients?
What is Building Trust and Rapport?
What microskill involves conveying an understanding of a client's feelings, demonstrating sensitivity, and validating their emotional experiences?
What is empathy?
Asking questions sparingly, and ensure they’re broad and open-ended, so they solicit an easy response.
De-Escalation Technique
In active listening, counselors use this skill to restate the client's feelings or experiences in their own words, demonstrating understanding and empathy. What is the term for this reflective listening technique?
What is Paraphrasing?
In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), what advanced grounding technique involves fully immersing oneself in the present moment by describing the experience using different senses, recognizing and letting go of judgment, and participating fully in the moment?
Advanced Grounding Strategies
When using immediacy, what should a counselor keep in mind to ensure the client's well-being and maintain professional boundaries?
Ethical Considerations
In the counseling process, what action skill involves establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives with the client?
What is Collaborative Goal Setting or Action Planning?
Acceptance in Level _ on the Client Change Scale
What is Level 3?
Counselors use this de-escalation technique to establish clear and respectful limits with clients, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. What is the term for this skill of setting and maintaining boundaries?
What is Establishing and Maintaining Therapeutic Boundaries?
For a more comprehensive grounding experience, what mindfulness technique involves mentally scanning through different parts of your body, paying attention to any tension or sensations, and promoting a sense of relaxation?
Body Scan Motivation
Immediacy is relevant not only in face-to-face counseling but also in various counseling modalities. How might a counselor express immediacy in online counseling or teletherapy?
How can a counselor express Immediacy in Online Counseling or Teletherapy, perhaps through timely reflections on the client's virtual expressions or responses?
In counseling, what microskill involves providing a concise overview of the client's key points, helping to clarify and reinforce the main themes discussed during the session?
What is summarization?
Detecting incongruities between what is stated and how it is stated
Empathic Confrontation
Scenario 9: Teacher-Student Power Struggle Description: A student and teacher are experiencing a power struggle in the classroom. The student is resistant to following instructions, and the teacher is becoming increasingly frustrated, leading to a disruptive atmosphere.
Objective: Demonstrate de-escalation techniques to restore a positive teacher-student dynamic, address the underlying issues contributing to the power struggle, and establish clear communication to foster a more supportive learning environment.
Prompt: A family argument is escalating, and you need a moment to collect yourself. Perform a breathing exercise to stay calm and composed. What type of breathing technique would you use, and how does it contribute to emotional regulation?
I would practice box breathing. Inhale for a count of four, hold the breath for a count of four, exhale for a count of four, and then pause for another count of four. This technique helps regulate my nervous system and promotes emotional balance during tense moments.
As Alex shares the details of the traumatic incident, you notice signs of distress, including increased heart rate, trembling hands, and tearfulness. This disclosure is the first time Alex has mentioned the incident, and it's clear that the emotions are raw and immediate.
Alex, I want to thank you for sharing that with me. I can see that this is a difficult and emotional topic for you, and I appreciate your trust in discussing it. Let's take a moment to acknowledge the impact this has on you right now. It's clear that this disclosure is bringing up strong emotions, and I want you to know that I'm here to support you through this. Can you share a bit more about how you're feeling in this moment, and what you might need from our session today to feel supported and understood?
In today's session, Jordan expresses a desire to enhance their self-esteem and feel more comfortable asserting themselves in social situations. They mention a specific incident at work where they felt hesitant to share their ideas during a team meeting.
The counselor can utilize various action skills, including reflective responses, open-ended questions, affirmations, empathetic responses, and goal setting, to guide Jordan towards positive change and empower them in achieving their goals.
Such as: Reflective responses and affirmations
This model includes six stages with an understanding that change takes time, varying from one client to another.
Prochaska & DiClemente Stages of Change