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•INTRODUCTION TO INTERVIEWING AND COUNSELING IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY I will be citing several sources:** • Roseberry-McKibbin, C., & Hegde, M.N. (2016). An advanced review of speechlanguage pathology: Preparation for PRAXIS and comprehensive examination (4th ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed www.proedinc.com • Flasher, L., & Fogle, P. (2012). Counseling skills for speech-language pathologists and audiologists (2nd ed.). New York: Cengage-Delmar. • Berry, J.O. (2009). Lifespan perspectives on the family and disability (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. • Cormier, S., & Hackney, H.L. (2012). Counseling strategies and interventions (8th ed.). New York: Prentice Hall. • Ponterotto, J.G., Casas, J.M., Suzuki, L.A., & Alexander, C.M. (2010). Handbook of multicultural counseling (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. • Luterman, D.M. (2008). Counseling persons with communication disorders and their families (5th ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. • Haynes, W.O., & Pindzola, R. (2012). Diagnosis and evaluation in speech pathology (8th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. • Chabon, S.S., & Cohn. E.R. (2012). The communication disorders casebook: Learning by example. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. • Turnbull, K., & Justice, L.M. (2012). Language development: From theory to practice. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. • Owens, R.E. (2016). Language development: An introduction (9th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. • DiLollo, A., & Naimeyer, R.A. (2014). Counseling in speech-language pathology and audiology: Reconstructing personal narratives. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing. • Reed, H.C. (2011). The Source for counseling for SLPs. East Moline, IL: LinguiSystems. • Holland, A.L., & Nelson, R.L. (2013). Counseling in communication Disorders: A wellness perspective (2nd ed.). Plural Publishing. • Owens, R.E., Farinella, K.A., & Metz, D.E. (2015). Introduction to communication disorders: A lifespan evidence-based perspective (5th ed.). USA: Pearson Education. • Hulit, L.M., Fahey, K.R., & Howard, M.R. (2015). Born to talk: An introduction to speech and language development (6th ed.). USA: Pearson Education. • Dr. Tommie Robinson – ASHA Schools Conference July, 2014 • Pittsburgh, PA • Counseling in Communication Disorders I. INTRODUCTION** • A major key to clinical success is dealing with the EMOTIONS of our clients and their families. Until emotions are dealt with…** • People may not make progress in therapy or follow through with our recommendations for improvement • Cone: foundation is dealing effectively with emotional issues We can’t just skim over our clients’ emotional issues… Robinson, 2014: Owens, Farinella, & Metz (2015):** •A person with a communication disorder may experience a host of feelings such as anger, depression, shame, embarrassment, and inadequacy DiLollo & Naimeyer, 2014: ** • World Health Organization (WHO) has a health classification system: • International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) ICF proposes: Haynes & Pindzola, 2012, pp. 45-46:** • There is an unfortunate tradition of “sweetness and light” in client counseling. A person has a problem. The person is sad and depressed, and we try to cheer that person up. Sometimes this degenerates into a debate, with the interviewer trying to persuade the person not to feel miserable. A person who feels depressed, anxious, and fearful does not want to count his or her blessings. Haynes & Pindzola (2012; continued)** • That person wants you to feel miserable too, and to share and identify with him or her on the same level. Thus, you are given a basis for communication…start with where the person is…and agree that it is a sad state of affairs that would make anyone sad and depressed. Then, using this bond…you can assist in solving the problem. The main ingredient is empathy. • B. Counseling by:** –1. Informing –2. Persuading –3. Listening and Valuing—help clients become congruent 1. Informing** • Medical model; information-based • Luterman 2008, p. 1: “….we adopt an attitude of detached concern and proceed to control the clinical interaction by delivering set speeches.” • Usually we give the diagnosis and then suggestions for what clients and families can do A problem with this is that… A favorite quote from Maya Angelou: 2. Persuading** • Counseling by persuasion-poor approach--clients do not own their behavior • The professional takes the responsibility for the decision, not the client • People often don’t follow through because the decision has not come from inside them 3. Helping clients become congruent For clients who are feeling a lot of emotion (e.g., anger, sorrow): For example: (Chabon & Cohn, 2012) II. OBTAINING INFORMATION** • A. Case History Questionnaires • Ideally, we can read these and think about clients before they come • Saves time during the first interview; makes you seem prepared • “I understand from this form that...can you tell me more about that?” Some limitations—people may not fill out the form accurately because they don’t: B. Observation** • 1. Spectator observation • The observer is physically apart from the client (e.g., one-way mirror) • 2. Participant observation • We are in there with the person C. Interviews** • 1. Introduction • An interview is a serious conversation between two parties conducted for one or more important purposes. • There is 1) a purpose, and 2) a plan of action, and 3) good communication • 2. Information-getting interview— we need both objective and subjective info.** • Subjective info—how the client feels about the problem • 3. Information-giving (more later) Asha Leader (Margolis): Boosting Memory with Informational Counseling Factors interfering with retention of information included… Help people remember info by: In addition…** • Make recommendations specific rather than general • E.g. “Have your child read a list of 10 /r/ words once a day” instead of “have your child practice at home” • Say to the person “If you were to explain this to ****, what would you say?” The very best thing:** • Provide info in writing • Use clear, easy-to-read, illustrated materials • Provide materials in patient’s primary language; use an interpreter if necessary III. INITIAL STAGES OF COUNSELING** • 1. Making personal contact • 2. Explaining the process • 3. Providing realistic hope for improvement • 4. Planning for termination IV. TERMINATING THERAPY 3. Say something like: ** • I’m glad we’ve been able to work together. I think that perhaps, at this time, due to ZYZ reason, continued therapy is not the best use of your time and money. • I think you might be happier/better served by ------ person/facility. 4. Have List of other Resources** • Phone numbers • Websites • Etc.! Berry (2009) states that: Roseberry-McKibbin & Hegde 2016: Robinson, 2014—what is outside our scope of practice (make referrals) In conclusion… *** • No matter how much we want to stay clinical and fact-based…. • It is important to address the emotional, human side for our clients and their families