Technique Development
Case Scenarios
Inevitable Interpersonal Events
Six Therapeutic Modes
100

The following techniques are examples of what: following through with plans, being on time, being honest, not overpromising, being direct, putting the client first

What is developing trust?

100

This therapeutic mode might be useful when a client is struggling to get the services and equipment they need from their insurance company.

What is Advocating

100

This event often involves a client expressing frustration or dissatisfaction with the progress of therapy or the therapeutic relationship.

What is a client expressing dissatisfaction?

100

This mode involves the therapist demonstrating a genuine interest and concern for the client's feelings and experiences.

What is the empathic mode?

200

The following techniques are examples of what: reading stories about others who have undergone significant life events, interviewing other to understand their life views, watching moving depicting stories of people who many have experience trauma, attend a support group meeting

What is developing empathy?

200

This therapeutic mode might be useful when a client is learning how to complete lower body dressing with adaptive equipment.

What is "Instructing"?

200

This situation occurs when a client demonstrates resistance or non-compliance to therapy interventions or suggestions.

What is resistance to therapy?

200

This mode is characterized by the therapist providing clear and direct guidance, setting limits, and maintaining a structured environment.

What is the instructive mode?

300

The following techniques are examples of what: seek and listen to feedback from others, engage in a difficult conversation and reflect on your performance, practice interacting with a variety of people in a variety of circumstances

What is developing communication skills?

300

This therapeutic mode is helpful when a client is struggling to believe they will ever regain function in their arm after a stroke.

What is "Encouraging"?

300

This is when clients may disclose personal information that impacts their therapy, creating a need for the therapist to manage this information sensitively.

What is disclosure of personal information?

300

This mode involves expecting the person to be an active and equal participant in therapy; ensuring choice, freedom, and autonomy to the greatest extent possible.

What is the collaborative mode?

400

The following techniques are examples of what: eye contact, body language, touch, facial expressions

What is non-verbal communication?

400

This therapeutic mode is useful after a client shares their spouse, whom they care for when they are at home, fell and is now in the hospital with a broken hip.  

What is "Empathizing"?

400

This event happens when a client might feel overwhelmed or stressed by the demands or challenges of therapy, affecting their participation.

What is experiencing stress?

400

This mode is characterized by the therapist seizing the opportunity to instill hope in a person.

What is the encouraging mode?

500

The following techniques are examples of what:  identifying strengths and weaknesses, practicing using restatement, reflection, and clarification, role play a variety of interviews

What is active listening?

500
These therapeutic modes would be helpful when a client is deciding on bathroom equipment after a spinal cord injury.

What are "Collaborating and Problem Solving"?

500

This event involves a client testing boundaries or challenging the therapist's authority, which requires careful handling to maintain therapeutic rapport.

What is challenging the therapist?

500

This mode is characterized by facilitating pragmatic thinking and solving dilemmas by outlining choices, posing strategic questions, and providing opportunities for comparative or analytical thinking

What is the problem solving mode?