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Unit 4 Activity: Group Work Assignment Amy Bateman Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, Yorkville University PSYC 6246 - Counselling Skills & Competencies (23S-1BW) Dr. Danielle Langford June 4 th , 2023

Unit 4 Activity: Group Work Assignment Activity one took the longest because it was a detailed role-playing scenario. The goal was for each group member to participate in a made-up counselling session where everyone had their role as helper, client, and observer. The activity prompted us to use the ABC-1234 interviewing model. It was interesting to experience how other people conduct their therapy sessions and complete their intake interviews. The interview lasted approximately thirty minutes, and it did not feel formal but felt like a natural conversation about getting to know someone (Young, 2021). Intake interviews are essential as they include gathering diagnostic information, and it also helps develop the beginning of a therapeutic alliance (Sommers-Flanagan & Heck, 2013). The individual who played the helper did well at providing warmth and empathy to the client and motivating them to discuss emotionally relevant information. They also showed the client that they were invested in their shared information. As a group, we discussed key components that needed improvement or could have been added to the interview process. The information gathered helps help the client explore their concerns more (Hays, 2017). It also helps the helper get to know the client, their values and worldviews, and their past experiences (Young, 2021). Typically, background information is provided to the counsellor before conducting an intake interview. As a group, these are essential before conducting an intake interview to access vital information while building a therapeutic relationship within a set time frame. Activity two provided practice in identifying goals discussed throughout the interview process. It was interesting to briefly break down the session and discover different goals mentioned subtly. The first five steps helped shape the goals to be more specific and client- directed (Young, 2021). For example, in our session, we determined that a more client-specific goal that could be worked on throughout sessions was working on interpersonal skills. As a

group, we worked together to boil down the process of helping the client restate their goal and take a more positive approach to achieve it (Kayrouz & Hansen, 2019). By completing this exercise as a group, we were able to reflect on the session, but we were also able to see each member's point of view and what their approach was for boiling down the process. While completing the activity, the group faced difficulties in incorporating specific intervention-based information that may be beneficial in future counselling sessions. Although the group members have experience conducting counselling sessions, the situation provided made it more challenging to determine the intervention we were looking for. With more exposure and introduction to different interventions throughout the course, it will eventually become more accessible for us. Some clients may go to counselling with specific goals, and others go and need to be made aware of what they need relief from during that time. Boiling down the process is essential for any client you see. Activity three resources: 1. Hope for Wellness Indigenous Helpline - Hope for Wellness Indigenous Helpline is a service provided to all indigenous individuals countrywide. This service ensures their counsellors are culturally educated and are available by phone or online chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They provide services in English and French, as well as Cree, Inuktitut, and Ojibway when requested. Services requested in languages other than English and French are not available 24/7. - Phone number: 1-855-242-3310 - Website to access information and online chat platform: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

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