How to Conduct a First Counseling Session: Treatment Fit

[@oldschoolm8]

You're a very soothing counsellor. That is the best quality to have in this field. I didn't realise it was broken down into so many parts, emotions, goals etc. Very inspiring!

[@creative-community-cafe]

Listening and paraphrasing back to the client, this helps her see her fears in a different frame.

[@Hellieface]

I find you demeanour, your general presence and the tone of your voice really comforting.

[@deniserylander2996]

I love the way the counselor only reflect too the client what she had said and the way the counselor let client speak her own small changes that was durable.this is very helpful

[@russcurtis1]

Very perceptive. It is certainly a CBT model for more fully developing treatment fit with clients. From my view, all therapy should be rooted in a humanistic perspective in that we want to demonstrate complete respect through active listening and empathic responses. In terms of assessment, note that no labels or DSM language was used, I was just attempting to learn more about the client's symptoms, goals, first steps from a more holistic client view. Best of luck with your program!

[@shawnquigley6122]

This was exactly was I was looking for. I would really like to show this to my counseling class.

[@roseinthegarden7078]

Dr. Kurtis is so sweet and professional.

[@russcurtis1]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@candaceohara9916]

Very authentic and nicely orchestrated... Counselor and client make a good fit.

[@russcurtis1]

It's a Treatment Fit Model (TFM) and research is emerging indicating how important it is to establish a collaborative working relationship with clients where the issues, goals, and initial treatment plan is agreed upon by client and counselor. The Johari Window, on the other hand, is a pictorial representation of a client's self-awareness and how counseling hopes to help increase self awareness and, when appropriate, personal transparency. I hope this helps. Good luck with your studies!

[@msrudramma]

very comfortable and smooth. One could see the client feeling more comfortable as the session progressed

[@ahmedwaheezy1442]

You make this look so easy! I have my first demonstration tomorrow, and I'm terrified.

[@Suhail_Latiff]

So genuine yet so professional. Loved it

[@hyh4124]

A standard procedure of assessment,goal-setting and discussion of treatment plan based on Cognitive-behavioral therapy.Very helpful!

[@angelicalee3275]

This was a great help for my social work practice 2 class! Great technique :) thanks for the post!

[@shaelyn4462]

Hi Dr. Curtis,I'm a young girl and all I want in life is to become a psychiatrist, and I find your videos inspiring and incredibly helpful. Please continue =)

[@russcurtis1]

I'm glad you found it helpful Lauren. best wishes with your studies!

[@npaujbais]

thank you so much for sharing this. i'm starting a program in MFT and watching this video has finally helped me understand what the term "healing process" means. i can finally gasp the understanding of how a counselor can help their patient heal by being supportive and listening. please, looking forward to more videos from you, please please share.

[@apadalbay4721]

Hello Dr. Russ. Thanks for having this video. It really helps me a lot especially that i am a disaster volunteer and this kind of approach is a big help in conducting Psycho social intervention to help people who are victims of disasters. Thanks a lot!!!! =)

[@beth4u0]

A very good video, this is a part of my studying counselling, it explains things so well.

[@rachaelanderson5410]

Very Person Centred, Excellent use of listening skills which clearly helped to develop the therapeutic alliance. The goal setting may be from the Gerard Egan model

[@gracejohnson6457]

It's nice, it identifying a pattern how to helped me understand how to be better person! great video!

[@701junebug]

Thank you so much for posting. I am learning how to conduct counseling sessions within the school setting and it helps me to see how other professionals do it. :)

[@russcurtis1]

701junebug Thanks!

[@bornasdragonfly]

Role playing is a big part of my assignment. Thanks

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

Well done. I am going to watch this again later in the semester. Great technique and great empathy and assessment. Inspired. Thank you.

[@russcurtis1]

April Chartrand Thanks April!

[@russcurtis1]

Thank you and good luck with your program!

[@teachtoteach570]

This video was really helpful. Thank you!

[@russcurtis1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eonianleoni8095]

Great video but please consider volume. It is far to low.

[@russcurtis1]

Eonian Leoni I know, right?! I'm working on getting better equipment. I think my more recent videos are more audible but I'll continue to work on this. Best wishes!

[@ariel3234]

Hi, my name is Ariel. I am 12 years old, suffering from depression, bulimia, anorexia, self harm addiction and other personal issues. I've been going for counseling, definitely helps and to be honest, I was a junior counselor. The moment I realized that I had to help myself with my own issues to get myself in the best condition in order to help other people with their issues. My ultimate goal in life is to become a professional counselor, probably when I'm older, to connect with people, understand how they feel and think, share stories, talk them through their battles. But I do think that I'm not professional enough to do so being a suicidal 12 year old. Do you have any advice for me? Really appreciate it. Thank you! Lots of love :')

[@elledunsdon7150]

Love this Russ. Thanks for putting it up.

[@tanzen1721]

It was a perfect counselling session. Really gave a lot of information about how the counsellors should be working in a counselling set up.

[@miss123480]

very easy to understand, thank you for sharing...

[@MaxRosadoMusic]

love it! I'm thinking about having my MA in Counseling and this is a great start. i would like to know different sources or info or books that could help me have a direction. (have an education background) but thanks for posting the video!

[@donnathompson739]

Very interesting - thank you. And I can totally relate to this situation - after I was rear-ended on the Interstate by a texting driver, getting back into the car was fearful and traumatic. Fortunately, even though my car was repaired, we were able to trade it in for another vehicle - just having a different interior space was helpful for me. But I did have to press against that fear and that trauma for awhile and use lots of positive self-talk to reassure myself.

[@russcurtis1]

Donna Thompson I'm bald this was helpful Donna. Best wishes!

[@maddam140]

Hello dr.russ im a nursing student from palestine....im now taking a course of psychatric and i really enjoyed ur work.....i am sending to you ...becaus i need some help on my course ....im doing a role play for depression treatment......waiting for ur reply

[@wileshamiller9708]

I like your video. Working as a counselor, which theory are you using and do you share and explain its reason and purpose to the client?

[@FirstReviewer]

Great Voice, Great Job. FR

[@jockassuk]

right now im doing an evening course. started 2 weeks ago, and we are covering the first stage of egan's model. the approach is brand new to me so i'd like to clarify: is this the same approach? i enjoyed watching the video. thanks

[@amybenjamin4316]

Hello Dr. Curtis, This is a very helpful video. I will definitely watch it again and share it with my friends who are new therapists.

[@russcurtis1]

Amy Benjamin Thanks Amy!

[@psychologist3]

Enjoyed your video! Keep up the great work.

[@marcianomcmahon9484]

I thought it will be tough if she is really the client.... this is pre determined so very easy....otherwise. Its a great video, love it...

[@yahoouser2011]

hi, i've been watching your video in order to inform myself of a good counselling session, and this was very useful! i have picked up on everything that you did well, i was just wondering if there were any areas that could be improved? just want to look at an overall picture

[@russcurtis1]

yahoouser2011 Thanks! There is always room for improvement but video allows for the citing of mistakes:)

[@SH-xl3hp]

Great counseling therapy.... :)

[@tapiwamutero5321]

helpful video

[@dallasboyes]

Bravo!

[@boomboxvlogs999]

I am very scared for my first appointment, it's tomorrow

[@ragray25]

that was a great session

[@russcurtis1]

Raaid Poinsett Thanks Raaid! Best wishes!

[@ragray25]

Thank you Dr. Russ Curtis.

[@jessicasmalley8656]

What kind of person does it take to have this kind of job? does it ever get to you after hearing so many people's problems? I think I'd like to be a therapist, I'm always helping my friends with their problems, and I like to think that I have a very giving nature, I'd like to be able to impact people's lives in a positive way. Although I can be shy at times and have a bit of social anxiety...especially if I've stayed home a couple days and have to go to work afterwards, I feel weird:P am I the right type of person for this job?

[@kiyimoii]

Thanks!!!

[@danielascovazzi5801]

posso vedere il video in Italiano?

[@russcurtis1]

daniela scovazzi Not certain how to post this in Italian but will look into it.