Ирина Архипова – English for Psychotherapy and Counselling: Handbook for Practitioners. Английский для психотерапии и консультирования: практическое руководство (страница 20)
Maria: No, nothing like that. I would never do that to my family.
Psychologist: That’s important to know. What helps you get through difficult moments?
Maria: Talking to my best friend helps. And sometimes I go for walks to clear my head.
Psychologist: It sounds like you’ve found some helpful strategies. I’m glad you have some support and coping methods in place.
TASK 1: True / False / Not Mentioned
Read the statements below about Maria’s interview. Decide if each statement is:
• TRUE (T) – the statement agrees with the information
• FALSE (F) – the statement contradicts the information
• NOT MENTIONED (N/M) – the information is not given
Statements:
1. Maria’s anxiety symptoms began in March.
2. Maria had her first panic attack at home.
3. Maria has seen a psychologist before.
4. Maria’s mother has been treated for anxiety.
5. Maria lives with her parents.
6. Maria’s workplace had layoffs last year.
7. Maria has been avoiding social activities recently.
8. Maria drinks alcohol every day.
9. Maria has suicidal thoughts.
10. Maria finds that talking to her best friend helps her cope.
TASK 2: Comprehension and Note-Taking
Read the interview excerpts carefully. Complete Maria’s intake form:
Client Intake Form
TASK 3: Analyzing Question Types
Review the interview excerpts. Identify five open-ended questions and five closed-ended questions the psychologist asked. Discuss why each type was used at that moment.
Open-ended questions:
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
Closed-ended questions:
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
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TASK 4: Role-Play Practice
Work in pairs. Student A is the psychologist; Student B is the client.
Scenario 1: Client presenting with sleep problems and work stress
Scenario 2: Client presenting with relationship difficulties and low mood
Scenario 3: Client presenting with social anxiety and isolation
Psychologist tasks:
• Open the session and explain confidentiality
• Ask about the presenting problem using open-ended questions
• Explore onset, duration, frequency, and severity
• Gather brief psychosocial history
• Ask appropriate risk assessment questions
Client tasks: