Exit Interview

Content:
(1) What is your essential question, what are your answers, best answers and why?
         - My essential question is "What is the most effective way for a therapist to support a struggling client?"
         
         - My answer 1 is an effective way to support a struggling client is the the process of active listening. My second answer to most effectively support a struggling client is through setting goals and a plan of action as a team. While my third answer to my essential question is to get the client to self- realization of their unhealthy lifestyle and get them to desire change.

        - My best answer would be my second answer; The most effective way for a therapist to support a struggling client is the the process of setting goals and creating a plan of action as a team. I considered active listening as a strong candidate to being my best answer because without proper observation and evaluations, a therapist can not diagnosis or work with the client in a way the will beat benefit them. Although, this point is very important in order to see extensive client growth, a plan is needed. Michael Hutchinson also likes this part of counseling to build up "treatment alliance". Creating goals builds confidence and allows both parties to see progress.

(2) What process did you take to arrive at this answer?
        - I gathered this knowledge mostly through my own research. I came across a guide written by a group of several clinical physicians called The Clinician's Guide to Writing Treatment Plans and Progress Notes, expressiong the process of creating plans and how effective they truly are. TED Talks is another great source I came across when completing my independent component 2. Several lectures being up the fact that every client's situation is different and a plan that best fits them personally is what helps them carry on steadily and most efficiently.

(3) What problems did you face? How did you resolve them?
        -  Throughout my year, I've had to deal with the issue of confidentiality and not being able to hear or see cases first hand. It took away from my learning experience. The way I've used loopholes is through case studies and videos. Both are public resources, such as the TED Talks, a public source of credible first- hand information.

(4) What are the two most significant sources you used to answer your essential question and why?
        - If not my mentor in general through asking her questions, I'd say the Clinician's treatment guide mentioned earlier and a few other guides, and the TED Talks channel. These both have introduced me to methods, experiences and situations I have not been aware of and supported why client growth is a way to support them.