Friday, October 26, 2007

Notes & Thoughts from Case Conference - Oct. 4 & 25

* CL not taking credit for the change and attributing to external circumstances; Try - contrast w/ similar circumstances in the past with different outcomes

* Try - Challenge by pointing out the discrepancy regarding more stress --> less stress?

* Make connections with difficult clients

* The balance and shifting between empathy/support and problem solving for various clients

* Learn to assess the CL's implicit needs and step back when appropriate

* Emphasize the CL's strength and expertise; support and probe

* Appropriate use of silence

* Reflect and know yourself, the personal characteristics, the stimulus value, emotional state of self

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