Entering into a counseling relationship is something which seems so natural. Nevertheless, once I was put in a place where I needed to help cultivate a therapeutic relationship, this seemingly natural process became a lot more complicated in my mind. Yet, as the conversation moved forward with Elizabeth, my mind began to settle and I began to clear a seemingly functional path in working with her. I believe the order of my questions in this session were helpful for Elizabeth, and my attending skills helped cultivate a more open conversation; but, I believe there is a need for growth in my ability to intentionally ask questions and help clients create an action plan while maintaining a professional language.
In the beginning of our session,
In the beginning of our session,