Relational Approach To Practice

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1. Where do your thoughts go most often at work?

I am focussed on the individual woman in front of me

I am focussed on thinking about the needs of the women in general

I am focussed on the needs of the agency as a whole

I am focussed on the clock...is it time to go home yet?

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The 'RELATIONAL APPROACH TO PRACTICE' quiz assesses skills in counseling, social interaction, and conflict resolution. It focuses on understanding relationships in a professional setting, improving interpersonal communication, and... see moreadvocating for others effectively. see less

2. In counselling, what is more important than the relationship between counsellor and client?

Nothing

Safety

Change

3. How often do you have social type conversations with residents? (e.g. talking about the weather, or tv or what someone is wearing)

Every shift

As often as time allows

Maybe once in a while

Never

4. Two women have been arguing on and off for a week, sometimes prompting staff reminders to not disturb others with their yelling. Which statement best captures your thoughts:

They should be given warnings, and if this continues on they may have to be asked to leave

They are compromising the stay of others with their noise; you can't put the needs of the two above the needs of the rest

I will have to keep on talking to them about it - clearly its hard for them to remember in the moment

I will ask them how I can help them to be quieter in shelter

I would do lots of talking, lots of problem solving and reminding

I would do lots of talking, lots of problem solving and reminding - but remain open to the idea of asking them to leave if all else fails

5. Do you ever watch tv, play cards or sit and drink coffee with our residents?

Yes

Yes - time is an issue, but I do try to do this

No, but I like this idea

6. Can you think of a specific instance in the past year when you have advocated with team mates to avoid having to ask someone to leave the shelter?

Yes

Not in the past six months, but it has happened before

7. What are your thoughts about how our agency has been stretching more and more to meet the needs of very complex women?

Yes! Yippee!

It's good - but we can't be all things to everyone

In theory its good, in practice I think we are over extending ourselves

I really don't like it

Stretching hurts

8. How often do your crisis calls last 30 minutes or more?

Never

Very rarely, but it does happen

At least once a week

Quite often

9. What is your reaction to this saying:
"always people before paper"

Well, duh...of course people before paper

Makes sense to me

A nice sentiment, but thats not possible in reality

Almost always this is so

I like to make sure I have computer/paper work in order and then I am free to meet with the residents

10. You become aware that a woman has stolen some cutlery in the kitchen. What is your likely reaction?

Nothing. These things are bound to happen, cannot be avoided

Written warning

Tell woman what you are aware of and ask her to return items

Remind the woman that you can help her problem-solve if she needs household goods

Address stealing in a general way at housemeeting, not targeting specific woman

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Jun 26, 2011

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