Don't do that!!
Counselor needs to improve on this.
Sue + Joe (counselor)
What is visual/eye contact?
"How did that conversation make you feel?" is this type of question.
What is an open question?
"Over the last few sessions, I've heard... Does that sound accurate to you?" is this type of microskill.
What is summarizing?
Something that is nice to do at the end of the counseling relationship, but not always guaranteed.
What is termination?
"I'm in the pit with you."
What is empathy?
Counselor needs to improve on this.
Linh Linh + Joe (counselor)
What is vocal qualities?
"Did that make you sad?" is this type of question.
What is a closed question?
"I hear you saying... Is that close?" is this type of microskill.
What is paraphrasing?
Something that the student and counselor work on together to achieve in a certain time period.
What is goal setting?
(Counselor deep in thought) -hair is always covering their face- -they always slouch- -oh snap, they aren't wearing that bracelet their friend made for them- -they are hanging out alone today-
What is observation skills?
Counselor needs to improve on this.
Peter (counselor) + Sze-Shun
What is verbal tracking?
"Did I understand that correctly?" is this type of question.
What is a clarifying question?
"Mhhhhmmmmm (nods), say more." is this type of microskill.
What is encouraging?
Counselors have an obligation to review in writing and verbally with clients the rights and responsibilities of both counselors and clients.
What is informed consent?
Counselor: Yeah, I hear you. I also have a partner and know how frustrating it can be when they leave their socks on the floor.
What is self-disclosure?
Counselor needs to improve on this.
Sze-Shun (counselor) + Sue
What is body language?
"Could you tell me more about that?" is this type of question.
What is a probing question?
"It sounds like you're still grieving from the loss of your grandma years ago" is this type of microskill.
What is reflection of feeling?
This is when you share that you will have to break confidentiality if 1) you are going to harm yourself, 2) you are going to harm others, 3) or when someone is harming you.
What is informed consent?
I want to acknowledge that our identities appear to be different as I am an onion-cilantro-mayo-eggplant-rats hater. How do you feel about working with me as your counselor?
What is broaching?
Counselor needs to improve on this.
Linh Linh (counselor) + Peter
What is everything?
These questions are those that cannot be answered in a few words.
What are open questions?
"It looks like you "just kept going." Can you share what it feels like to "just keep going" and what it means to you?" is this type of microskill.
What is reflection of meaning?
This stage may include creating something with the client to commemorate the counseling experience.
What is termination?
You can't save them all, but you can make a difference in at least one's life.
What is the starfish story?