U5D01 peer Review

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U5D01 peer Review

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U5D01 peer Review

Reply to Post of Jennifer Schaefer

The outline set by the learner for the conduct and content of the initial interview is very traditional and methodological . It starts out with the gathering of relevant information , analyzing the data and then formulating solutions to the problems of the clients . This method is the commonly used approach in the world of therapy because it has been proven effective and easy to use by many

therapists . For the first part of the outline , I think that the learner is very formal . This may make the client feel that he or she is being examined by a professional which is not helpful in forging a relationship with the client . This stage is very important because it empowers and enables the client to disclose all his or her experiences that will lead the therapist to find or provide solutions to the client 's problems . In the end , this formal or rigid approach can impede the progress of the counseling session

Reply to Post of Michele Moran

The outline drafted by the learner tackles the issues of the client from recent to old . The problem that I see with this kind of approach in conducting an initial interview is that it seems very invasive to the client . At the beginning of the interview , the therapist or counselor would immediately ask for personal information about the client . Then the client will be...