CNSL 513R Wk 1 Discussion – Applying Theory to Building Rapport

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Reflect on counseling skills that relate to rapport building, as well as how theoretical orientation may shape how you build rapport.
• What is your theoretical orientation preference?
• What 2 to 3 key concepts and interventions from this theoretical orientation contributed to making this your selection?
• What skills does this theoretical orientation recommend you use to build rapport with your clients?
• How do these skills and your theoretical orientation help establish a therapeutic relationship?
• What can you do to enhance these skills?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

CNSL 513R Wk 2 Discussion – Day 1 Reflection

Discuss the following with your classmates:

• What did you learn about multicultural competencies?
• How can you ensure you are incorporating multicultural competencies in counseling?

CNSL 513R Wk 2 Discussion – Day 2 Reflection

Discuss the following with your classmates:

• How did you incorporate feedback from each role-play in the role-play sessions that followed?
• What have you concluded from today’s role-plays, and what will you incorporate in your Counseling Skills Assessment?

CNSL 513R Wk 2 Discussion – Day 3 Reflection

Discuss the following with your classmates:

• What did you learn about yourself during this residency experience?
• What did you enjoy the most?
• What did you least enjoy?
• What will you take away from this experience as you progress to your next class?