Stages Of Change
A client in this stage needs to be listened to and receiving lots of empathy
What is precontemplation?
Adverse experiences that overwhelm the client.
What is trauma?
Ask questions like "are you sure you can do this?" to meet this aspect.
What is achievable?
Before starting the session the client must do this.
What is consent to service?
There are two main types of assessments.
What is formal and informal?
In this stage the client is making positive choices
What is the action stage?
Stress is ______ when it is time limited and support is offered.
What is tolerable stress?
Ask "how will you know you have achieved your goal" to ensure this aspect.
What is measurable?
Focusing on rapport and listening to the client will help build this.
What is relationship?
We must try to do this when asking questions.
What is stay curious?
What is relapse?
We must do this with clients when they are in fight, flight, freeze.
What is coregulate?
Ensuring there is a clear understanding of the goal.
What is specific?
Quieting the mind and focusing on the client is integral to this skill.
What is active listening?
Listen for repetitive narratives assist the helper in this.
What is identifying themes?
In this stage it is helpful to make a pros and cons list.
What is contemplation stage?
We can do this to help a child to reflect, learn, remember, articulate and become self assured
What is reason?
Asking what is the deadline for this goal means you are thinking of this aspect.
What is time-bound?
Helpers need to listen to _________ as well as what the client is saying.
What is non verbal communication? (Body language)
Helpers must understand the ________ in which the client is presenting challenges
What is context?
In this stage clients are ready to set some goals.
What is the preparation stage?
When you are able to stay present, connected to thoughts and feelings and in a good state of arousal
What is the window of tolerance?
Asking a question like "how will this result matter" would cover this aspect.
What is relevant?
As the session ends we need to do this before booking next session?
What is client feedback?
Ensuring our assessment meets the needs, values and beliefs of our client.
What is culturally appropriate?