Blog 16: Answer 2

1. What is your EQ?
         What is the most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client?



2. What is your first answer?
         The most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client is through the action of active and effective listening.



3. What is your second answer?
         The most effective way for a therapist to help a struggling client is after fully understanding a client's situation, for the therapist to set a reachable goal and plan to benefit the client's needs.



4. List three reasons your answer is true with a real - world application for each.
         - The therapist's job is to have a full understanding after a thorough evaluation, many counseling sessions require this. I have been into a session before and it is required of a counselor of any sort to fully understand a situation before diagnosing and treating.

         - Another reason my answer is true is because it is important for a therapist to assign something to a client according to their personal circumstance. It only makes sense for a person to be treated for their own issue, therefore, a therapist must diagnosis a client properly for the best outcome.
        - Setting a plan helps ensure that the client and therapist are on the same page and know what's expected. Having goals, even if they are small are such a reward once they are met.


5. What printed source best supports your answer?
         "The Clinicians Guide to Writing Treatment Plans and Progress Notes" : sccgov.org  > a small book written up by several counselors


6. What other source supports your answer?
          I would say my mentor Joanne. Through mentorship and interviewing her, I've learned setting a plan is vital in the procedure of making a client's situation better.


Making sure your client's goals are obtainable is very important. Setting a goal can be an anwesoe confidence boost and depending on the individual that may be what they need. The therapist or counselor must always set up a plan with the client to maintain consistent communication and a healthy relationship so that they can both help each other reach the client's goal that best benefits them in their situation.