As Maria’s social worker, I would introduce myself and let her know my experience and qualifications, so she can her feel more comfortable opening up. I would let Marie know about my confidentiality policy and my obligation to her. My goal is develop a relationship where Marie can trust me as her worker.
I would then ask Marie about herself, then family and her new job. While Marie is talking, I am listening for information being said and information that is not being said. I would also use a lot of opening ending questions and avoid too many closed end questions. My goal is try to get a life course perspective (Education, trauma, medical etc.) on Marie’s life leading up to her new job. Once, I have gathered enough information, I would ask
I would then ask Marie about herself, then family and her new job. While Marie is talking, I am listening for information being said and information that is not being said. I would also use a lot of opening ending questions and avoid too many closed end questions. My goal is try to get a life course perspective (Education, trauma, medical etc.) on Marie’s life leading up to her new job. Once, I have gathered enough information, I would ask