Application: Microskills I

Microskills are invaluable tools of the trade that you will use in future practice. The ability to identify and then effectively use these microskills will make you a more effective practitioner than would otherwise be the case. This effort takes time and patience. Viewing the media on the use of microskills in this week’s Learning Resources will provide you an opportunity to see an experienced therapist at work and to see how microskills are applied in practice. The microskills demonstrated this week include paraphrasing, active listening, reflection, reframing, and building the therapeutic alliance.

The assignment (2–3 pages) •Briefly describe specific instances from the video program in which each of the following microskills were effectively demonstrated: paraphrasing, active listening, reframing, and reflection. •In your description of each instance, explain how the therapist effectively demonstrated the microskill. Provide specific examples from the video program to illustrate your explanation.

Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.