Summarizing and asking open-ended questions

This video give examples of summarizing and asking open-ended questions in the context of the role play of an initial meeting between a psychologist/counselor and a client.

[@stevenpatterson4452]

I think it's important for the counselor to remember to use Open-ended questions as the title of the video suggests. There are several questions she begins with "Can". For example, one was "Can you tell me about..." John could have very easily answered, Yes or No. Dropping the "Can" and simply starting with "Tell me more about..." maintains the open-ended questioning practice that aids in quality information gathering. :)

[@frizela5161]

I can across a great compilation of videos that may help on Reflective Folio Fixer

[@amospink7683]

That was awesome... I want to here more... Both therapist and client were excellent and very is to understand . Excellently done!

[@lucifir3]

This is a great therapeutic session…the client already started laughing and cheering up….the therapist on the other hand seems stressed and solemn…(not to say that they have to be giggly etc

[@andreadoherty7816]

Yay this is the best one I've seen, not just repeating what they said but asking questions too. Really good :)

[@lucasjoyrey12]

"Something about you, gets my mind off things. I love coming to see you"

[@missmelodyjoy]

Really helpful! Thank you.

[@rayofsunshine427]

This is helpful thank you!

[@wanjirulinet]

Being a psychiatrist,is it really nice to use the word **okay*as an open ended quizes.

[@nadineorlie]

That's better but she seems uncomfortably close. good questioning though, she barely pauses for breath when he's finished talking..

[@Angell_Lee]

Great video, thank you!

[@jmmalouff]

Glad you liked it!

[@JohnVincentCMata]

What counseling model is being used for this session?

[@jmmalouff]

No particular counselling model. I just wanted to show the use of summarizing and open-ended questions.

[@jaredthepsychologist5610]

INTERESTING

[@kelebogilebaji7953]

👌👌

[@margienielsen5939]

This is quite good. The only suggestion I would have is that maybe there should be a very small table in the middle of both of them. If I was a male I might be quite intimidated by the counsellors bare legs being so close to me and he did have sweaty palms. Maybe he was a little nervous. Just a thought by no means a criticism.

[@markgearing]

Hey Margie. I also found the video informative. I'm very new to counselling techniques and I can understand how a table between the counsellor and client might provide the feeling of a safer environment for some clients, but I'd caution against assuming a male's reaction to bare legs in the room will be sexual in nature. I promise you faithfully, it's a myth that we guys think about nothing but sex. :)

[@jaredthepsychologist5610]

Tables not allowed.it acts as like a barrier

[@belinderharrison95]

No table is suppose to divide clients

[@surfrescue3189]

I thought she was about to do a Sharon stone impersonation ! No problem with using the words “can you”. Yes , technically it’s a closed question but if going to answer just yes or no you ask for elaboration . If no info is forthcoming you have no business counseling him!

[@maureenpereira270]

He seems nervous. Perhaps the counsellor"s clothing could have been more appropriate for a counselling session....

[@ammmunition]

She’s way too quiet

[@jmmalouff]

I may have been too talkative. It was my first acting role.

[@linma7997]

The dress is little bit of distracting, I would say

[@66Freesia]

A woman after 40 should not wear a mini dress! Distance is too close. Intimidating...

[@66Freesia]

Sure not midi and not maxi

[@EddieFox]

+66Freesia Yeah. I think I (a 66 yr old male) would have been uncomfortable opposite that dress in a counselling session. Good video though, helpful.

[@66Freesia]

Exactly

[@EddieFox]

66Freesia :)

[@nathangordon4891]

XD

[@steve91872]

How was this helpful in any way?

[@RockDove5212]

She's weirdly close to him and in his space. Confrontational, intrusive and overly intense body language. Horrible. Sitting more side by side would be better.