Stage II-A Case Study
10. Egan has a bias toward "client action" in his model. What does this mean? (292-293)
Although clients set goals that are directly related to their problem situations, there are also metagoals or superoridnate goals that would make them more effective in pursuing the goals they set and in leading fuller lives. The overall goal of helping clients become more effective in problem management and opportunity development is important. Another metagoal is to help clients become more effective "agents" in life - doers rather than mere reactors, preventers rather than fixers, initiators rather than followers.
The doer is more likely to pursue stretch goals rather than adaptive goals in managing problems. The doer is also more likely …show more content…
In particular, Step II-C, the third step of Stage II is when it's important to help clients find the incentives that will help them commit themselves to their change agendas. Without strong commitment, change agendas end up as no more than nice ideas. For reference, Step II-A is to help clients use their imaginations to spell out possibilities for a better future. Step II-B is to help clients choose realistic and challenging goals that are real solutions to the key problems and unexplored opportunities identified in Stage I.
12. What does the phrase "the relationship as working alliance" mean in terms of Egan's model? (43-44)
Bordin defines the working alliance as the collaboration between the client and the helper based on their agreement on the goals and tasks of counseling. In the context of the problem-management and opportunity-development process, the working alliance outlined is 1) the collaborative nature of helping - both parties have responsibilities to outcomes, which depend on the competence and motivation of both, plus the quality of their interactions. 2) the relationship is a forum for …show more content…
They should learn how to do many different things to remain "role free" and avoid being patronizing and condescending. 2) Being spontaneous - effective helpers, while being tactful as part of their respect for others, do not constantly weigh what they say to clients, but also does not mean verbalizing every thought to clients.
3) Avoid defensiveness - genuine helpers are nondefensive. They know their own strengths and deficits and are presumably trying to live mature, meaningful lives.
4) Be open - genuine helpers are capable of deeper levels of self-disclosure even within the helping relationship. They do not see self-disclosure as an end in itself, but feel free to reveal themselves when it's appropriate.
16. What is the distinction between client "story-telling" and clients
"telling their stories?"
Story-telling is a recitation of facts about an event or situation, without emotion or personal feeling. Clients "telling their stories" refers to an account from a personal perspective that includes any emotion, behaviors and attitudes associated with that event or
Although clients set goals that are directly related to their problem situations, there are also metagoals or superoridnate goals that would make them more effective in pursuing the goals they set and in leading fuller lives. The overall goal of helping clients become more effective in problem management and opportunity development is important. Another metagoal is to help clients become more effective "agents" in life - doers rather than mere reactors, preventers rather than fixers, initiators rather than followers.
The doer is more likely to pursue stretch goals rather than adaptive goals in managing problems. The doer is also more likely …show more content…
In particular, Step II-C, the third step of Stage II is when it's important to help clients find the incentives that will help them commit themselves to their change agendas. Without strong commitment, change agendas end up as no more than nice ideas. For reference, Step II-A is to help clients use their imaginations to spell out possibilities for a better future. Step II-B is to help clients choose realistic and challenging goals that are real solutions to the key problems and unexplored opportunities identified in Stage I.
12. What does the phrase "the relationship as working alliance" mean in terms of Egan's model? (43-44)
Bordin defines the working alliance as the collaboration between the client and the helper based on their agreement on the goals and tasks of counseling. In the context of the problem-management and opportunity-development process, the working alliance outlined is 1) the collaborative nature of helping - both parties have responsibilities to outcomes, which depend on the competence and motivation of both, plus the quality of their interactions. 2) the relationship is a forum for …show more content…
They should learn how to do many different things to remain "role free" and avoid being patronizing and condescending. 2) Being spontaneous - effective helpers, while being tactful as part of their respect for others, do not constantly weigh what they say to clients, but also does not mean verbalizing every thought to clients.
3) Avoid defensiveness - genuine helpers are nondefensive. They know their own strengths and deficits and are presumably trying to live mature, meaningful lives.
4) Be open - genuine helpers are capable of deeper levels of self-disclosure even within the helping relationship. They do not see self-disclosure as an end in itself, but feel free to reveal themselves when it's appropriate.
16. What is the distinction between client "story-telling" and clients
"telling their stories?"
Story-telling is a recitation of facts about an event or situation, without emotion or personal feeling. Clients "telling their stories" refers to an account from a personal perspective that includes any emotion, behaviors and attitudes associated with that event or