Assignment: effectively challenging clients

Assignment: effectively challenging clients

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Assignment: Essay outlining at least four guidelines for effectively challenging a client

Write an essay outlining at least four guidelines for   effectively challenging a client. For each guideline, provide a   case example illustrating the principle. Address the following in your paper:

1. How can counselors challenge a client without getting into a     power struggle with a client, or provoking client   defensiveness?
2. How can counselors help a client to identify     unused resources and strengths?
3. How can counselors help a     client to identify blind spots while continuing to provide empathy     and support for the client? 
4. How would counselors work     with a client within an interdisciplinary treatment team?
5. How can a counselor act as a consultant when a practicing     counselor asks for help to strengthen their challenging skills with   clients?
6. For this part of the assignment, you may write in     the first person. Reflect on your level of assertiveness. Do you     feel you are assertive enough to challenge clients comfortably or do     you feel you are too passive or aggressive? What might keep you from     challenging a client?

Provide at least three scholarly references in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer   to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.5.c. Theories, models, and strategies for understanding and     practicing consultation.

2.F.5.g. Essential interviewing, counseling, and case     conceptualization skills.

5.C.3.d. Strategies for interfacing with integrated behavioral     health care professionals.