Use Reflective listening, Substance Abuse and Depression Intervention Video

Events and/or experiences in life can bump us off our normal human developmental trajectory. As a human service provider, you may have the opportunity to use a variety of interventions. An intervention is something you do with a client that helps them get “back on track.” 

For example: This assignment will give you an opportunity to practice an intervention skill. You are asked to do the following:

• Ask someone you know to act as your client in this learning process.  Your volunteer must be willing to play the part of a client with an issue that will be presented in the intervention session.
• The session should last approximately 30 minutes. (± 5 min)
• During the session, you need to demonstrate the following skill:
  • Statement of encouragement to identify one or more client strengths
  • Use Reflective listening
  • Use of open questions
  • Use an intervention with the client
• Video record your counseling intervention with your client
  
• When setting up the video recorder, please position the camera so that both you and your “client’s/friend’s” faces are visible.

Along with copy of the file, please submit a written overview using the following format:

• Background:
  • Indicate the name of your client (alias name only)
  • Describe the client profile (e.g., age, race, appearance during session, other relevant contextual information)
  • Identify the client’s goal(s) for the session
  • Any other relevant information about the client
• Context:
  • Describe the physical surroundings of where the session is held
  • Indicate the general mood of your client before, during, and following the session
  • What visible clues reaffirm or concern you as you have counseled the client
  • Describe the content of the session (e.g., topics discussed)
  • Describe the client’s hopes/fears
  • Describe the client’s response to the information discussed
  • Describe your own thoughts and feelings during this experience

There is no need for HD quality video. Please save your video as a medium quality file (such as you would do for a YouTube upload).  Use one of the standard formats such as .wmv, .avi, .mp4, and .mov.