Influences of Therapeutic use of Self
The act at looking at someone's shoes, not putting yourself in someone else's shoes. Can be used in both individual and group settings to help build rapport with clients.
What is empathy?
This stage of group development was one that our specific lab had troubles getting to, and it was argued whether or not we achieved to continue forward. At times it felt that we were past this stage and well off into the norming and performing stages, but we never overcame any conflicts associated with this stage.
What is storming?
Mallory, Katelynn, and Morgan were the ______ of the group. They always kept the group going in the discussions, and were really good at keeping the engagement rolling.
What are energizers?
As a group, I feel we achieved our ____ of creating an open and honest environment to allow for disclosure of specific feelings. With this environment, we were able to discuss difficult topics to break down our implicit biases.
What is the word goal?
Participating in this class has made me realize my ___________ ______, which were predisposed judgements I created in my head that hinder my relationships with future patients. Now that these have been identified, it will be harder to break the stigmas and stereotypes out of my head.
What are implicit biases?
This is the main mode I identified myself as within the first couple weeks of lab.
What is problem solving?
The group started as this type of leadership then slowly evolved into this other type as members became more comfortable and learned what was expected of them.
What is directory and advisory leadership.
I feel that Mio, Anam, Hope, Ella, and Whitney were all _____ within the group, as they talked mostly when reassuring things that other people had said.
What are followers?
As a leader I felt that I was really good at directing a group, keeping them on task, and taking charge when needed. The one thing I was trying my best to work on, and still need to work on is _____, which is the idea of understanding where others are coming from.
What is empathy?
Participation in this class has also shown me what modes are, and when ____ ______ are required, which are when you need to change modes given the different attitudes and emotions that your patients are displaying in order to give the best care possible.
What are mode shifts?
These are the ways that I view and understand situations what can either positively or negatively impact a therapeutic relationship.
What are perceptions?
Our group started off a little quiet, but as we grew ____ within each other, we began to open up a little more. This started to build strongly about midway through the first half of the semester, and was an aspect made it easier to talk during the harder topics.
What is trust?
I feel that Maddie, Shell, and Rachel were ______ of the group, they always liked bringing new ideas to the table and were able to keep the conversations rolling when needed.
What are contributors?
If there is something I would have done differently, I would try to add more _____ ________ into the discussion portion of my group activities. This would allow for me to be more vulnerable with the group by letting them know my own personal, life experiences. Luckily, I was very compatible with Anam, who was very good with this aspect of leadership.
What is self-disclosure?
This class has taught me the difference between conflicts, which are when there are problems within the therapeutic relationship hindering care from the therapist, and __________ _______, which are minor misunderstandings that have the ability to turn into conflicts if they are not recognized and fixed.
What are empathetic breaks?
These are underlying beliefs, usually stereotypes, that people may use to preconceive and judge people. They hinder the therapeutic use of self.
What is implicit bias?
I feel I began group as the _____ role as I was quieter and barely spoke up during group discussions. As time went by, I felt myself becoming an energizer, and ultimately ending in a role of a _______ as I was more active in conversations.
silent member, initator/contributor
A strategy that would improve group outcomes for out class would be to have everyone create a _____ for the group to do a everyday "cool down" before coming into group. We were always so high energy, and we liked to mess around a lot. I think if we took an extra minute doing a breathing exercise or something to slow down our minds, we would be able to focus better on the bigger picture, take group more seriously, and improve group outcomes overall.
What is a habit?
If I had to do something differently as a group member, I would have tried to speak up more, I feel I was the _____ member for a lot of sessions, as I did not speak up a lot.
What is silent?
This class taught me the importance of using ___________ __ __ ________, which is when the therapist uses their modes, past experiences, nonverbal language, and other factors to help create a relationship with their patient to support their plan of care.
What is therapeutic use of self?
The concepts that I feel are most important during therapy to use to help build strong relationships with my clients.
What is attentiveness and/or active listening?
Our group focused on topics that were hard to discuss in the real word with the ideas of breaking our internal stigmas and creating a more open heart and mind for our future clients. At the end of the year, I feel we met this goal. The activities we went through throughout the semester were examples of what?
What are goal directed behaviors?
I believe the group members participated in the roles above as most of our conversations were focused on the same people. Once we were put into the social ____ of "silent member" and "contributor," it almost felt out of place to do anything other that what was expected from us.
What are roles?
From this group, I was able to learn that I should never assume anything about anyone, especially future clients. It is important to take in account people's _____, which is the basis of their beings. This aspect is made up of someone's world views, spiritual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and other impacting factors that are meaningful to an individual.
What is culture?
A good therapist is one that keeps _________ values, which empathizes the clients needs and wellbeing. The skills I learned throughout this semester are the basics for providing this type of care.
What is holistic?