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Ther. Comm Technique
Shawnee ADNR252 Therapeutic Comm. Techniques
| Technique | Examples |
|---|---|
| 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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