John's Worldview: Strengths, And Perspective

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John is a mandated client which means that he is required to meet with me against his will. I will need to be understanding and supportive of his situation, acknowledging that this is a difficult situation for all. It would be a challenge to motivate John into becoming actively engaged in treatment but it’s the responsibility of the John, myself and the system of care.
The intake process will be the first step in establishing a relationship with John. It’s important to share information with him about confidentiality, the therapeutic process, and available services. This will also be the time to obtain a release of information and any other signed authorizations and or documents.
Since John is a mandated client, part of establishing trust
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The goal of the intake is to acquire a foundation or general composite of John’s worldview.
What are some questions that you might use as part of the interview to acquire John’s Worldview and bring out his strengths and weakness?
Worldview is the way someone thinks about the world, their beliefs and assumptions about reality. It’s imperative to assess what a person’s world view is because it’s an important aspect of a person’s way of thinking and behavior. A person’s worldview is shaped by their culture, appropriate social behavior, ethical matters, morality etc.
Acquiring John’s worldview; The goal would be to gather some basic information on how John sees his world. That is his cultural background, belief system and values. Then work on identifying some strengths and weakness. This is important because it will allow him to identify the strengths he can use to empower himself and areas he can work on improving.
Where do you live?
Who do you live with?
Tell me who you are or how you see yourself?
Do you consider yourself spiritual or
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H. Epstein (2004), is a measurement of the emotional and behavioral skills, competencies, and characteristics that foster a sense of personal accomplishment, contribute to supportive and satisfying relationships with family members, peers, and adults, enhance one’s ability to cope with challenges and stress, and promote one’s personal, social, and academic development.
Are your parent / guardian presently employed?
Do you feel safe at home?
How have you demonstrated resilience?
How have you faced or overcome the challenges in you r life?
How have the people in your life helped you overcome the challenges in your life?
Tell me what things have helped you overcome obstacles? How would you describe the resources you have in your life? What are some things that are going well in your life right now? Tell me about an instance when you responded to a challenge effectively and how that Made you feel? Can you think of one small actionable step that would improve your life?
What ideal question might be constructed so that he could best share his “life story”?
Using open ended questions will prompt John to elaborate on his situation, and give him the opportunity to discuss the problem in more depth.
Tell me about your life growing up?
How do you feel about what brought you here today?
What are some of your concerns?
How can I help you bring clarity to your

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