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Ther. Comm Technique

Shawnee ADNR252 Therapeutic Comm. Techniques

TechniqueExamples
Using silence Give the client the opportunity to collect and organize thoughts
Accepting "Yes, I understand what you said." Eye contact, nodding
Offering self "I'll stay with you for a while"-"We can eat our lunch toether"-"I'm interested in you."
Giving recognition "I see you made your bed"-"I see you made a ceramic pot in crafts today"
Giving broad openings "What would you like to talk about today"-"Tell me what you are thinking"
Offering general leads "Yes I see"-"Go on..."-"And after that?"
Placing the event in time or sequence "What seemed to lead up to...?"-"Was this before or after...?"-"When did this happen?"
Making observations "You seem tense."-"I noticed you are pacing alot"-"You seem to be uncomfortable when you..."
Encouraging descriptions of perceptions "Tell me what is happening now."-"Are you hearing the voices again?"-"What do the voices seem to be saying?"
Encouraging comparison "Was this something like...?"-"How does this compare with the time when...?"
Restating CL: "I can't study. My mind keeps wandering" NS: "You having trouble concentrating."
Reflecting CL:"What do you think I should do about my wife's drinking problem?" NS:"What do you think you should do?"
Focusing "This point seems worth looking at more closely, perhaps you and I can discuss it together."
Exploring "Please explain that situation in more detail."-"Tell me more about that particular situation."
Seeking clarification and validation "I'm not sure that I understand. Would you please explain?"-"Do I understand you correctly that you said...?"
Presenting reality "I understand that the voices seem real to you, but I do not hear any voices."-"There is no one else in the room but you and me."
Voicing doubt "I find that hard to believe."-"That seems rather doubtful to me."
Verbalizing the implied CL: "It's a waste of time to be here, I can't talk to you or anyone." NS: "Are you feeling that no one understands?"
Attempting to translate words into feelings CL: "I am way out in the ocean." NS: "You must be feeling very lonely right now."
Formulating a plan of action "What could you do to let your anger out harmlessly?"-"Next time this comes up, what could you do to handle it more appropriately?"
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