15 Minute Interview

Question 1

the 15 min interview is more applicable to _________________

Answer 1

chronic illnesses

Question 2

what are the 5 best practices for he 15 min interview?

Answer 2

1. therapeutic conversation (have a specific purpose)
2. manners
3. genogram
4. questions
5. commendations

Question 3

what is involved in the THERAPEUTIC CONVERSATION component of the 15 min interview?

Answer 3

• understand their wants, needs and goals
• give your undivided attention
• active listening
• acknowledge
• positive affirmations
• therapeutic silence
• speak slowly

Question 4

how can you demonstrate good MANNERS in a 15 min interview?

Answer 4

• formal behaviour
• introduce yourself
• explain purpose
• personalize to family and patient
• establish therapeutic relationship

Question 5

what is best practice for interviewing a family in a short period of time?

Answer 5

• introduce yourself
• use good manners
• engage family and orient to purpose of brief interview

Question 6

wha is the purpose of family GENOGRAMS and ecomaps?

Answer 6

helps patient see who is available for support

Question 7

what questions should you ask for the GENOGRAM component of the 15 min interview?

Answer 7

who are your friends?
who lives with you?
who makes care of you?
hobbies?
what grade are you in?

Question 8

what therapeutic QUESTIONS should you ask?

Answer 8

• no too specific
• how can I best support you?
• what do you need to reach your goals?
• linear
• circular
• interventive

Question 9

how can you COMMEND the family?

Answer 9

• focus on their strengths and what they do well
  “you’re doing such a good job caring for your child”
  “you brought your child in at the right time”

Question 10

family commendations involve __________________________

Answer 10

observations of behaviour over time

• looking for patterns, not just a one time occurrence