Module Six

Question 1

What is confrontation of incongruities?

Answer 1

Presenting clients with information about the discrepencies heard (verbal, non-verbal, values and behaviours, what they say and what they do)

Question 2

What are some startegies to develop discrepancies?

Answer 2

1. Exploring advantages and disadvantages of status quo vs change
2. Scaling questions
3. Elaboration skills to continue “change talk”
4. Querying extremes
5. Looking forward and back
6. Values vs. current behaviour
7. Helping clients understand ambivalence

Question 3

What do counsellors need to assess before advancing the interview?

Answer 3

The relationship, if they have enough information about the problem, and if alternative techniques may be more useful.