Apr 18, 2021
Researched By: Caleb Dusdal
Expert Review By: Dr Todd Hill
Objective One:
When counselling a patient:
- Set clear therapeutic goals with the patient,
- Allow adequate time,
- Evaluate your own skills,
- Recognize when you are approaching or exceeding boundaries,
- Recognize when your beliefs or biases may interfere with
counselling.
- Remain aware of the risks of offering advice versus providing
options and
- Pay close attention to the quality of the therapeutic
relationship and alliance.
Objective Two:
For a patient who is considering or requesting referral for
counselling/psychotherapy, clarify concerns and provide realistic
information about the process and available resources (e.g.,
expectations, timing, frequency, costs, duration, homework,
starting/ending the relationship if ineffective).
Plus some bonus counseling tools, resources and a review of motivational interviewing!