The most helpful skill that worked well during the assessment was the Motivational Interviewing Strategies and Technique (M.I.). The M.I. therapeutic strategies and technique enabled the therapist in training to utilize several approaches within the therapeutic session that assisted in motivating the client to continue to share confusing experiences. Also, the M.I. skills made interviewing the client a little less stressful, and aided with developing an atmosphere that helped the client feel safe and secure while sharing delicate information. Throughout the session the client was receptive to disclose sensitive information about relationship problems that she has been experiencing as a result of being a transgender woman.
