Hill - Chapter 19 - Putting it all Together, 3-stage model

Question 1

What are 4 components of the first session?

Answer 1

1. Beginning the session
2. Establishing relationship
3. Check in about continuing
4. Ending session

Keywords: begin, establish, continue?, end

Question 2

Details about beginning the session (3 key ideas)

Answer 2

• Give some credentials
• Talk about specific type of therapy practice
• Limits of confidentiality
• Exception self-harm, harm to others

Keywords: credentials, type, confidentiality

Question 3

Details about check-in for continuing (3 key ideas)

Answer 3

• 5 mins before end “anything else like to discuss?”
• Reassure “I think we can make progress”
• Ask openly “would you like to come back?”

Keywords: anything else?, reassure, come back?

Question 4

What is the helper’s work in between sessions? (4 key ideas)

Answer 4

• Conceptualize case
• Get support from other counselors
• After, jot down notes
• Before next, review notes

Keywords: conceptualize, support, after notes, before notes

Question 5

What are some factors of termination? (3 key ideas)

Answer 5

• Client not making progress
• Stagnation, plateau
• Offer temporary break “maybe come back in future”

Keywords: no progress, stagnate, temp break