Deck 7: How to Conduct a Five-Stage Counseling Session Using Only Listening Skills

Question 1

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-That means you've got two options so far... telling them directly that you are leaving or simply doing nothing about it at all.

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Answer 1

paraphrase                                         

Question 2

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-It all leaves you anxious and scared, but at the same time very determined.

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Answer 2

reflection of feeling                           

Question 3

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-Sounds as if you feel very optimistic and enthused about what you're going to do next week.

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Answer 3

reflection of feeling                           

Question 4

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-So next week you are going to talk to your sister and rehearse your comments and also get her opinion. Beyond that, you want to sit on it for a week. Correct?

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 5

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-Sounds as if one of your major strengths is being direct and honest with your parents.

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 6

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-What, specifically, do you plan to do next week?

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 7

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-Really nice to see you. How's it going today?

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 8

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-Looks like you're saying you want to set up a situation where you can anticipate what your parents will do when you tell them you plan to quit school.

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 9

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-Could you tell me what you'd like to talk about today?

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 10

Which is an example of a positive asset search?

A) Commenting on a client's strength.
B) Focusing on the strengths of important people in the client's life.
C) Generalizing the best qualities of each therapy approach.
D) Emphasizing that life can always be viewed positively.

Question 11

Which of the following are usually part of stage 2, Story and Strengths?

A) draw out the client's story
B) elaborate the story
C) draw out strength and resource stories
D) all of these

Question 12

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-So, let's see if I have it straight. On one hand, you feel anxious and worried about telling your parents you are quitting school. You know you'd like to anticipate their reaction and you'd like that reaction to be positive. Your strength has been dealing directly and honestly with them. Have I heard you correctly?

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 13

Basic to the positive asset search is

A) the basic listening sequence.
B) the need to be a positive counselor.
C) finding one's own positive assets to build self-confidence.
D) the basic listening sequence and finding one's own positive assets to build self-confidence.

Question 14

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-Puzzled about your parents?

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 15

The basic listening sequence is most likely to be used in

A) the rapport/structuring phase of the interview.
B) gathering information.
C) defining goals.
D) concluding the interview and generalization.
E) all of these.

Question 16

The basic listening sequence consists of which skills?

A) attending behavior, listening skills, and self-disclosure
B) questions, encouragers, paraphrases, reflection of feeling, and summarizations
C) verbal underlining, attending behavior, and influencing skills
D) open questions, closed questions, attending behavior, check-out

Question 17

The positive asset search is particularly important in

A) the first stage of the five stages/dimensions of the microskills interview.
B) the second stage of the five stages/dimensions of the microskills interview.
C) the third stage of the five stages/dimensions of the microskills interview.
D) all of these.

Question 18

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-Sounds as if you're confused and puzzled about your difficulty with your parents.

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 19

Following are counselor comments. Identify the skill used by the counselor in terms of the five skills listed. SKILL

-Given it all, the problem and your assets, what would be an ideal solution?

A) open question                                    
B) encourager                                         
C) paraphrase                                         
D) reflection of feeling                           
E) summarization

Question 20

The basic listening sequence can be used in which setting?

A) management
B) sales
C) medicine
D) management and medicine
E) all of these

Question 21

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-Sounds as if you feel very optimistic and enthused about what you're going to do next week.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 22

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ Creating solutions through the basic problem-solving model of:
1) defining the problem; 2. generating alternatives; 3. deciding on action.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 23

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ Clients from other cultures or less-verbal clients may prefer the interviewer to place this section earlier in the session.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 24

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-So next week you are going to talk to your sister and rehearse your comments and also get her opinion. Beyond that, you want to sit on it for a week. Correct?

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 25

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-Looks like you're saying you want to set up a situation where you can anticipate what your parents will do when you tell them you plan to quit school.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 26

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-Sounds as if you're confused and puzzled about your difficulty with your parents.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 27

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-Really nice to see you. How's it going today?

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 28

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ Almost ignored in psychoanalytic theory, according to authors.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 29

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-Given it all, the problem and your assets, what would be an ideal solution?

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 30

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ "How are you feeling today?"

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 31

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ Easy to omit after working so hard in the session.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 32

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-What, specifically, do you plan to do next week?

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 33

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-Sounds as if one of your major strengths is being direct and honest with your parents.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 34

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ Role-playing, follow-up and support, and homework.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 35

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-Could you tell me what you'd like to talk about today?

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 36

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ "Could you give me a specific example of your conflict with your wife?"

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 37

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-So, let's see if I have it straight. On one hand, you feel anxious and worried about telling your parents you are quitting school. You know you'd like to anticipate their reaction, and you'd like that reaction to be positive. Your strength has been dealing directly and honestly with them. Have I heard you correctly?

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 38

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-Puzzled about your parents?

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Cnclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 39

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-That means you've got two options so far... telling them directly that you are leaving or simply doing nothing about it at all.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 40

The five stages of the basic structure for the interview are listed below. Following are counselor comments. Identify the stage/dimension of the interview most likely represented. STAGE/DIMENSION

-It all leaves you anxious and scared, but at the same time very determined.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize
F) Any Stage

Question 41

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: We've talked about some of the positives, and you've expressed some of the worry. I'd like to hear more about what you are feeling and what you would like to do about this decision.

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 42

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: Yeah, that would be hard work. Let me see if I've got this straight. I'm hearing a couple of different things. One is that you are pregnant and that you are carrying a child, which does feel good. It's good to have that life within you. The other is that you are in a situation in which some of the support that can really help when you are pregnant isn't there. The father is in Puerto Rico, and he doesn't know you are pregnant. Your income isn't what you would like it to be right now.

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 43

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: What would you like to talk about in our time together?

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 44

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: Would it be helpful if we looked at some of your feelings about this, some of your positive feelings and some of your negative feelings?

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 45

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: You are wondering what it would be like to raise the baby yourself.

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 46

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: As you talk about having the baby, you seem anxious, and I hear a sadness in your voice.

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 47

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: Could you tell me about this news?

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 48

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria:  M-hmm.

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 49

Anticipated Result:   Clients will go more deeply into their emotional experience. They may correct the ________ with another word. With some clients, the brief acknowledgment of ________ may be more appropriate.

A) encourage/restatement
B) paraphrase
C) reflection of feeling
D) summary

Question 50

Anticipated result:   The client to demonstrate change in behavior, thoughts, and feelings in daily life outside of the interview. If this stage is ignored, the chances for change may be reduced.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals--Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 51

Anticipated Result:   The client will discuss directions that he or she might want to go, new ways of thinking, desired feeling states, and behaviors that might be changed. The client might also seek to learn how to live more effectively with situations or events that cannot be changed at this point (rape, death, an accident, an illness). A more ideal story ending might be defined.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 52

Anticipated Result:   The client will feel at ease and know what to expect.

A) initiating the session
B) gathering data
C) mutual goal setting
D) explore and create
E) conclude and generalize

Question 53

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: What I'm hearing from you is that, despite the problems, you would be very sad about losing this baby.

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 54

Anticipated Result:   Clients will feel heard. They will tend to go on further and not repeat the same story again. If a ____________ is inaccurate, it provides the client with an opportunity to correct the interviewer. If a questioning tone of voice is used, the client may elaborate further.

A) encourage/restatement
B) paraphrase
C) reflection of feeling
D) summary

Question 55

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: Before we begin, do I have your permission to tape this?

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 56

Anticipated Result:   Clients will feel heard and often learn how their stories are integrated. Particularly useful is to ________ and integrate the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of the client and relevant others. This tends to facilitate a more centered discussion. The _________ also provides a more coherent transition from one topic to the next or as a way to begin and end a full session.

A) encourage/restatement
B) paraphrase
C) reflection of feeling
D) summary

Question 57

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ Although it may be used, the least likely place to find the Ivey Taxonomy.

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 58

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: Everybody finishes college[said with a warm but questioning tone of voice].

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 59

For the following questions please read the typescript, then classify each of Liz's numbered Microskill leads. Maria is the counselor (she is Puerto Rican, middle-class, and an actively practicing Catholic who does not believe in abortion). Jill, her client, is a senior in college and is a white, middle class liberal Protestant. For the following questions please classify each of the following Microskill leads. Maria is a counselor.

-Recall that you can classify a lead with more than one category. Space is provided below each counselor statement for you to justify or explain your classification if you wish, but this is not necessary.
Maria: Your whole body tensed up when you said that. It sounds like you have mixed feelings about this pregnancy. You feel happy and excited but also scared. Does that sound accurate?

A) open question
B) Encourage
C) reflection of feeling
D) closed question
E) paraphrase
F) summarization

Question 60

The structure of the interview has been suggested as a valuable way to view many types of interviews. Further, within each structure there are certain goals and methods. In the following questions, identify the structure of the interview as:

-___ "So, let me put it together. You want to work on your relationship with your daughter... and your ideal way of doing it is....What comes to your mind as possible alternatives for action?"

A) Empathic Relationship-Initiate the session
B) Story and Strengths-Gather information
C) Goals-Set mutual goals
D) Restory-Explore and create-generate alternatives
E) Action-Conclude and generalize

Question 61

Conduct a positive asset search with the same client using the basic listening sequence.

Question 62

Discuss the concept of positive asset search. Why is it so important for counseling?

Question 63

Given the fact that you don't want to advise your client, but want to let the client decide what to do, outline a simple structure for the interview and your objectives for each section.

Question 64

List at least four alternatives you have in mind to increase the possibility for generalizing behavior outside of the interview.

Question 65

How does the basic listening sequence play itself out in the five stages of the interview?

Question 66

A client has come to you asking how to handle a troublesome situation with the boss. The boss finds your client sexually attractive and there is the possibility of harassment. List interviewing leads of the basic listening sequence to draw out the client's problem. (Specifically, develop an open question, which might draw out data, etc.)

Question 67

Demystifying the counseling process means:

A) showing that counseling is a mysterious procedure.
B) learning what actually occurs during the counseling session.
C) understanding that counseling is a magical procedure.
D) all of these.

Question 68

Outline the five stages/dimensions of the interview and the importance of each. Give special attention to cultural issues.