I must confess, initially this was both an awkward and refreshing experience for me at the same time. Obviously, this was my first time using the Landreth method of approach for interacting with a child, so as one might imagine, I immediately developed feelings of curiosity and apprehension. Now this is coming from a person who has worked in the field of education with children of all ages for over 20 years; yet, somehow, I felt like a young inexperienced teacher nervously approaching the school for the first day. Nonetheless, despite my unwarranted anxieties, I managed to gather my thoughts and maintain my composure for this new venture into the unknown.
For the interview, I thought it would be best for me to go to my client’s home to establish a level of comfort and familiarity; …show more content…
“You like the army soldiers “I said. “Yes “he replied as he began lining them up into a row. “Your lining the soldiers up into a neat row?” Uh-huh, so I can crash into them “he answered. “So, you can crash into them? “I asked.” Uh-huh, watch”, he replied as he picked up the car and started to roll it toward the line of soldiers he created. At this moment, I thought it would be best for me to sit back and watch him play; carefully observing his non-verbal communication or any change in his temperament.
This play went on for several minutes as I watched and occasionally commented on his expressive play. The timer on my phone went off, signifying the conclusion of our session. I explained to him that our play time was over and that we would have more time to play in the near future. He did not become upset nor seem disappointed by my words; in fact, he asked if I needed any help cleaning up and I gently explained that he did not to help and that I would take care of it. I extended my hand to thank him for his time and he replied”OK”as if he had already been prepared for my
For the interview, I thought it would be best for me to go to my client’s home to establish a level of comfort and familiarity; …show more content…
“You like the army soldiers “I said. “Yes “he replied as he began lining them up into a row. “Your lining the soldiers up into a neat row?” Uh-huh, so I can crash into them “he answered. “So, you can crash into them? “I asked.” Uh-huh, watch”, he replied as he picked up the car and started to roll it toward the line of soldiers he created. At this moment, I thought it would be best for me to sit back and watch him play; carefully observing his non-verbal communication or any change in his temperament.
This play went on for several minutes as I watched and occasionally commented on his expressive play. The timer on my phone went off, signifying the conclusion of our session. I explained to him that our play time was over and that we would have more time to play in the near future. He did not become upset nor seem disappointed by my words; in fact, he asked if I needed any help cleaning up and I gently explained that he did not to help and that I would take care of it. I extended my hand to thank him for his time and he replied”OK”as if he had already been prepared for my