Mmm, that's hard to say?
How might you ask about a client's religion or spiritual beliefs?
Faith: Do you have any religious/spiritual beliefs?
Importance: What importance does your faith or belief have in our life? Have your beliefs influenced how you take care of yourself in this illness? What role do your beliefs play in regaining your health?
Community:
“Are you part of a spiritual or religious community? Is this of support to you and how? Is there a group of people you really
The client provides short/concise responses.
Tell me more about that.
Provide praise when they provide a detail response.
Consider your question format.
Assess variability (e.g., provides more info for some questions rather than other questions)
You are having difficulty understanding the client.
Ask the client to repeat their response.
Consider alternative ways of assessing info (e.g., writing, spoken word, observations, etc.)
In general, what are some questions to avoid?
Closed-ended questions (initially)
Accusatory questions (e.g., Why)
Leading questions
You say the wrong number on the MOCA.
Continue with the item. Note the client's response.
Test the limits (if needed)
Note bx on record form
How might you ask about a client's gender identity?
In terms of gender, how do you identify?
What pronouns do you use?
Follow-up on info provided in screener
The client refuses to answer a question
Process the behavior
Skip the question
There are no available norms in the manual
Speak with supervisor
Consult
Use research
You're running out of time
Prioritize
Make sure you leave time for the debriefing
Background noise / the client is not alone and/or in a private space
Ask the client to move to a private area
How might you ask about hallucinations and/or delusions?
Do you have beliefs other people may not share?
How might you respond to a client crying during the evaluation?
Reflect
Praise them for their honesty/transparency
Hearing concerns
Used closed captioning
Consult supervisor
Remember SAFE-t Plan
Consult with instructor and/or GTA
Volunteer no-shows
Notify GTA
How might you ask about neurological problems?
Ask about headaches, dizziness, gait/mobility concerns.
Stop the recording
Process the experience
Thank them for their participation and end the session
Vision concerns
Use audio versions (if available)
You don't know if the client understood your questions?
Ask
Client asks you to repeat a question
Be familiar with test instructions
Repeat
Note this bx on bx obs form
How might you ask about a client's mental health history?
Tell me about your mental health history?
Have you every worked with a mental health professional?
Have you every received a mental health evaluation?
Nonverbal behavior to assess during their self-reflection
Closed posture
Eye contact
Use of "Umms"
Questioning style
Speed and/or tone
You receive conflicting info during the clinical interview
Review with client (e.g., I need your help understanding XYZ, you said this here AND you said this here)
How will you prepare for Demo 1
Review all material
Use checklist
What are you submitting for Demo 1
Recording
Record Forms
Bx Obs
Progress Note
Write up