The Five-Stage Interview and Basic Listening Sequence

Flashcards covering the Microskills Hierarchy, the Five-Stage Interview model, the Basic Listening Sequence, and the integration of neuroscience and social justice in counseling.

What are the four components at the very base of the Microskills Hierarchy?

Multicultural Competence, Ethics, Neuroscience, and Positive Psychology/Resilience.

List the five stages of a well-formed counseling session in order.

1. Empathic relationship, 2. Story and strengths, 3. Goals, 4. Restory, 5. Action.

Which specific microskills constitute the Basic Listening Sequence (BLS)?

Using open and closed questions, encouraging, paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, and summarizing.

What is the anticipated client response when a counselor effectively uses the Basic Listening Sequence (BLS)?

Clients will discuss their stories, issues, or concerns, including key facts, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and feel that their stories have been heard.

According to the transcript, what is the specific benefit of Paraphrasing?

It captures the cognitive essence of stories and facilitates executive functioning.

What foundation does the Reflection of Feelings provide for the client?

It provides a foundation for emotional regulation, enabling examination of the complexity of emotions.

What is the primary purpose of the 'Empathic Relationship' stage of the Five-Stage Interview?

Initiating the session by establishing rapport and structuring.

What occurs during the 'Restory' stage of the Five-Stage Interview?

Working by exploring alternatives, confronting incongruities and conflict, and restorying.

Who is credited as the creator of the systematic decision-making model?

Benjamin Franklin.

What are the three stages of Benjamin Franklin's decision-making model?

1. Identify the issue clearly, 2. Generate alternative answers, 3. Decide what action to take.

What is a major criticism of Problem-solving therapy (PST) mentioned in the notes?

It focuses on the problematic word 'problem' and may ignore a more positive wellness approach and multicultural issues.

How can toxic and long-term stress biologically affect the brain?

It can shrink the brain, enlarge the amygdala, and shrink the hippocampus.

What does a 'social justice approach' in counseling involve according to the text?

Helping clients find outlets to prevent oppression and working with schools, community action groups, and others for change.

What are the guidelines for note-taking, audio, or video recording during a session?

Obtain permission from the client, ensure it does not detract from rapport building, and write session summaries shortly after the session ends.

Which specific laws and standards are mentioned as important for the note-taking process?

Performance accountability and HIPAA.