1. Why is identifying the “real story” important for effective counseling? What difficulties could occur

1. Why is identifying the “real story” important for effective counseling? What difficulties could occur if you do not focus your counseling on the “real story”? What skills can you use to help your client prioritize and focus on their specific concerns related to the problem?Additionally, read and complete the “Reframing Practice Exercise.” How did the exercise go? What did you learn from it and how will this impact your counseling practice? If using a volunteer, be sure you obtain a verbal consent from the volunteer. Include at least one scholarly reference in your response.
The discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.5.g. Essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization skills.
 
2. Explain how you would handle a client who states he is feeling hopeless and helpless. How would you assess for suicidality? If the client only has fleeting thoughts but no plan, what strategies might you employ? Explain skills you would use to help a client presenting with a crisis situation and/or traumatic experience. When and how would you consult with other professionals related to this scenario? How might an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team aid in successful treatment outcomes? Include at least one scholarly reference in your response.This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standards:
2F.1.b. The multiple professional roles and functions of counselors across specialty areas, and their relationships with human service and integrated behavioral health care systems, including interagency and interorganizational collaboration and consultation.
2.F.1.c. Counselors’ roles and responsibilities as members of interdisciplinary community outreach and emergency management response teams.
2.F.5.c. Theories, models, and strategies for understanding and practicing consultation.
2.F.5.l. Suicide prevention models and strategies.
2.F.5.m. Crisis intervention, trauma-informed, and community-based strategies, such as Psychological First Aid.