Discuss the differences between migration stocks and flow, and then show how the two are interrelated in terms of their impact on both receiving and sending societies. What do you think the migration policy of the United States should be? Defend your answer and explain what would be the consequences, intended and unintended, of your proposed policy. Evaluate the way in which the timing of demographic transitions in other parts of the world has helped to explain patterns of migration to the United States over the past 200 years MUST BE 1,000 Words & References

Instructions

As you work toward earning your bachelors degree in Human Services, you might wonder about the different internship experiences that would be the best fit for you or the types of career opportunities available after you graduate. In this assignment, you can give more thought to what it would be like to be part of the child protection system and have the chance to assess potential volunteer, internship, and employment options that interest you.

You can begin by reading Chapters 5 and 6 in your Child Welfare and Child Protection text. Next, you will review the peer-reviewed journal article

, then examine the following websites:

You will address the following topics and questions in your paper:

1. If you were a child protection professional or child advocate, explain some of your key roles and responsibilities. Describe the elements involved in casework and Family Case Planning.
2. Which parts of the job do you think you would like best? Which would you like least?
3. Consider an international perspective on child protection and highlight the implications of taking a relational approach to childrens consent (as addressed in the peer-reviewed journal article).
4. Discuss significant judicial responses and legal outcomes in the child protection system and how they relate to child protection professionals roles and responsibilities and permanency options.
5. Explore the services and potential volunteer and employment opportunities in child advocacy and child protection highlighted in the websites provided above.
6. What do each of these agencies do? Explain their role in child protection and child advocacy.
7. Describe some of the opportunities or positions that you would consider applying to in the future.
8. What are the key qualifications that you need?
9. What steps could you take to obtain the expected qualifications and experience?
10. What do you like about these positions, and why did they stand out to you?

Your paper will be a total of approximately four or more pages (double-spaced). You will include one additional page for references.

Preparation

In this assignment, you will write a narrowly focused research or program evaluation question that is focused on your topic, has measurable variables, and addresses diversity, equity, or inclusion issues.

Research/Program Evaluation Question

As a guide refer to the following example of a process for narrowing a research problem and writing a research question.

• Social Problem: Child Abuse.
• General Question: How can child abuse be stopped?
• Research Question: To what extent do the protective factors of social support and concrete support decrease recidivism for parents or caregivers who have a diagnosed mental illness?

Theory

Once a research question is established, select one human service theory which was presented during the MS Program to apply to your proposal:

• Behavioral theory.
• Change theory.
• Cognitive theory.
• Critical race theory.
• Developmental theory.
• Feminist theory.
• Functionalist theory.
• Gender theory.
• Identity formation theory.
• Self-efficacy theory.
• Sense of community theory.
• Systems theory.
• Transformational theory.
• Queer theory.

Survey Instrument(s)

The next step is to select select one to two published survey instrument(s) that are held in the Capella Library collection.

• Go to the
• section of the
• .
• Click
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• Scroll down to the “P” category and click on PsycTESTS.
• Enter search terms for your topic in Search field.
• Review the options and select a survey you believe would be appropriate for your project. You can modify survey questions for your proposal.

Instructions

Include the following components in your assignment.

Introduction

• Provide a short introduction to the paper.

Research/Program Evaluation Question

• Write one research question or program evaluation question that identifies the population, the problem of focus, and relates to a diversity, equity, or inclusion issue.

Theory

• Provide an overview of the human service theory selected that can be appropriately applied to the social problem/program objective, including an explanation of how at least two constructs from the theory relate to the problem/program objective.

Survey Instrument

• Discuss the value of survey research.
• Present a published survey instrument held in the Capella Library collection and evaluate how the survey questions address the variables in the proposed research question/program evaluation question or could be modified to address them.

Conclusion

• Provide a short conclusion to the paper.

Additional Requirements

• References: Include a minimum of four peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last five years.
• Length of paper: 34 pages.
• Communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession. Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA Style and Format: Use appropriate APA style and formatting for citations and references. Refer to
• or
• in the Capella Writing Center.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and grading criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply laws, legal issues, professional ethics and cultural competence to the human services profession.
• Write a narrowly focused research question or program evaluation question that identifies the population and problem and relates to a diversity, equity, or inclusion issue.
• Competency 3: Collaborate with diverse stakeholders within the community to coordinate and manage direct-service programs to best meet client, organizational, and community needs and promote empowerment, community engagement, advocacy, and collaboration in for-profit, nonprofit, and government organizations.
• Discuss the value of survey research.
• Competency 4: Apply interdisciplinary knowledge and research skills to better understand human functioning and conduct a systematic analysis of service needs, interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Present a published survey instrument held in the Capella Library collection and evaluate how the survey questions address the variables in the proposed research question/program evaluation question or could be modified to address them.
• Competency 5: Employ human services management skills to address the scope of conditions that can promote or inhibit human functioning: conceptualize problems, contribute in collaborative settings, and communicate recommendations regarding direct care, resource management, and service delivery.
• Provide an overview of the human service theory selected that can be appropriately applied to the social problem/program objective, including an explanation of how at least two constructs from the theory relate to the problem/program objective.
• Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession.
• Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession.

GRADING RUBRIC PLEASE FOLLOW

CriteriaRatingsPtsWrite a narrowly-focused research question or program evaluation question that identifies the population and problem and relates to a diversity, equity, or inclusion issue.

30 to >25.5 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Writes a narrowly focused, well-crafted research question or program evaluation question that identifies the population and problem and relates to a diversity, equity, or inclusion issue, strongly supporting all claims with examples and references to scholarly literature as appropriate.

25.5 to >21 pts

PROFICIENT

Writes a narrowly-focused research question or program evaluation question that identifies the population and problem and relates to a diversity, equity, or inclusion issue.

21 to >0 pts

BASIC

Writes an unclear or inappropriate research question or program evaluation question, or the question does not clearly identify the population and problem and relate to a diversity, equity, or inclusion issue.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not write a research question or program evaluation question that identifies the population and problem and relates to a diversity, equity, or inclusion issue.

/ 30 pts

Provide an overview of the human service theory selected that can be appropriately applied to the social problem/program objective, including an explanation of how at least two constructs from the theory relate to the problem/program objective.

30 to >25.5 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Provides an overview of the human service theory selected that can be appropriately applied to the social problem/program objective, including an explanation of how at least two constructs from the theory relate to the problem/program objective, strongly supporting all claims with examples and references to scholarly literature as appropriate.

25.5 to >21 pts

PROFICIENT

Provides an overview of the human service theory selected that can be appropriately applied to the social problem/program objective, including an explanation of how at least two constructs from the theory relate to the problem/program objective.

21 to >0 pts

BASIC

Provides an incomplete or vague overview of the human service theory selected, or the theory cannot be appropriately applied to the social problem/program objective.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not provide an overview of the human service theory selected that can be appropriately applied to the social problem/program objective, including an explanation of how at least two constructs from the theory relate to the problem/program objective.

/ 30 pts

Discuss the value of survey research.

30 to >25.5 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Discusses the value of survey research, strongly supporting all claims with examples and references to scholarly literature as appropriate.

25.5 to >21 pts

PROFICIENT

Discusses the value of survey research.

21 to >0 pts

BASIC

Provides an incomplete discussion of the value of survey research

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not discuss the value of survey research

/ 30 pts

Present a published survey instrument held in the Capella Library collection and evaluate how the survey questions address the variables in the proposed research question/program evaluation question or could be modified to address them.

30 to >25.5 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Presents a published survey instrument held in the Capella Library collection and evaluate how the survey questions address the variables in the proposed research question/program evaluation question or could be modified to address them, strongly supporting all claims with examples and references to scholarly literature as appropriate.

25.5 to >21 pts

PROFICIENT

Presents a published survey instrument held in the Capella Library collection and evaluates how the survey questions address the variables in the proposed research question/program evaluation question or could be modified to address them.

21 to >0 pts

BASIC

Presents a published survey instrument held in the Capella Library collection, but the chosen survey does not appropriately address the variables in the proposed research question/program evaluation question.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not present a published survey instrument held in the Capella Library collection and evaluate how the survey questions address the variables in the proposed research question/program evaluation question or could be modified to address them.

/ 30 pts

Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession.

30 to >25.5 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Communicates in a manner that is highly scholarly and professional, consistently respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, and strongly aligned with expectations for members of the human services profession.

25.5 to >21 pts

PROFICIENT

Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession.

21 to >0 pts

BASIC

Communicates inconsistently in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, aligned expectations for members of the human services profession.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, consistent with expectations for members of the human services profession.

/ 30 pts

This is a 5 page and 5 slide Final project. The Plan of Action must be address. Overview

The final project for this course is the creation of a patient wellness plan and wellness plan presentation.

The role of healthcare and human services professionals is critical in the care of aging individuals. These professionals have the opportunity to offer aging individuals options and strategies to help improve their quality of life and help mitigate the stress and struggle that can come with chronic diseases and other common challenges of the aging population. A professional in a healthcare capacity would explore the different options available to patients in order to help treat and manage their specific health conditions. These healthcare professionals are, in many ways, in charge of the fate of these individuals. They are responsible and capable of not only alleviating some of the issues that come with having a chronic disease, but also improving overall health and wellness of the individuals throughout their life span.

Throughout this course, you will follow a chosen client as they age, and you will try to improve their overall health and wellness. For your final project, you will imagine that you are the healthcare professional tasked with offering recommendations for effectively managing your chosen clients chronic illness(es) and improving their overall quality of life. Your clients primary doctor has already provided a general traditional course of treatment for your clients chronic illness. Your job is to establish a possible health and wellness plan to help with the various factors and challenges that impact the aging population and your individual client in particular. You will recommend other approaches (complementary alternative medicine and lifestyle modifications) that the client could use.

The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules One, Three, and Five.

In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:

• Analyze the health and wellness status of aging clients from the perspective of a healthcare professional for informing wellness recommendations
• Determine appropriate holistic and clinical options for improving chronic disease management in aging clients
• Recommend wellness strategies informed by established best practices for achieving improved quality of life for aging individuals
• Communicate the benefits and challenges of various health and wellness options clearly for ethically facilitating informed decision making of aging individuals

Prompt

Early in this course, you selected a patient to follow. Now that you have monitored your patient, learned of their traditional course of treatment of chronic conditions, and become familiar with their emotional, social, and overall wellness conditions, you will prepare a health and wellness plan for the patient.

Your wellness plan should provide varied approaches to helping your patient improve their quality of life and management of illness. Finally, you will need to communicate your recommendations and options to your patient to help them make informed decisions.

Use the provided to develop your plan of action.

Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

1. Client Analysis: In this part of the summative assessment, you will analyze the information you have been provided regarding your chosen individual. You will review the overall health status of the individual throughout their life span, key factors that have influenced their health status, and the national guidelines for similar individuals. The audience for this section is not necessarily your client; instead, it should set the stage for your professional recommendations.
2. Describe the overall health and wellness status of your assigned individual based on materials from the course and your previous analysis. What condition (health, social, emotional, etc.) was the individual in when the course began? What condition is he or she in now?
3. Base this on materials from the course and your previous analysis.
4. What condition (health, social, emotional, etc.) was the individual in when the course began? What condition is the individual in now?
5. Analyze the health status of the chosen individual for different key factors that may have contributed to their current health condition.
6. For example, what risk factors are typically associated with the health condition of the chosen individual?
7. Explain the national guidelines regarding the health status of an individual similar to the chosen individual and why they are or are not applicable to the client.
8. What do the national guidelines (such as, but not limited to, those published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], Medicare, and the National Institutes of Health [NIH]) state about the specific condition?
9. Why will these guidelines work or not work for your client?
10. Wellness Recommendations: In this part of the summative assessment, you will base wellness recommendations for the client on your previous analysis of their health status. Be sure to consider how to help the individual improve quality of life and help manage the individuals chronic disease. The audience for this section is not necessarily your client but should be written professionally with citations where appropriate to support the best practices and theories used to make your recommendations.
11. Describe the traditional medical approach that was initially recommended for the client and explain why that approach has been ineffective in managing the clients chronic disease.
12. What factors may have contributed to the ineffectiveness of this approach?
13. If a specific wellness approach was not given for your client in the information provided, use scholarly research to support your explanation of what would have been a likely medical approach to address your clients health needs.
14. Determine if a complementary alternative medicine (CAM) approach could be implemented in order to more effectively manage the clients chronic disease and improve their quality of life.
15. Be sure to explain why this would or would not be recommended.
16. What would be the benefits or drawbacks of applying a CAM approach to this specific chronic disease?
17. Consider the many different CAM approaches that may apply to the situation.
18. Determine if lifestyle modifications could be implemented in order to more effectively manage the clients chronic disease and improve their quality of life. Be sure to explain why this would or would not be recommended.
19. What are some changes, both small and large, that the individual could make to improve their chronic disease?
20. For example, are there dietary changes, changes to an exercise regimen, medication changes, and so forth that would benefit your client and create a more balanced lifestyle?
21. Recommend wellness strategies informed by best practices for addressing wellness issues of the chosen individual. Be sure to incorporate CAM approaches and lifestyle modifications if appropriate and cite your sources.
22. What accepted wellness strategies could you recommend for your individual?
23. How would you adapt the wellness strategies to better fit the needs of your individual?
24. Be sure to use scholarly resources to find examples of wellness strategies/recommendations for someone with similar health concerns.
25. Use the provided template to develop a plan of action for your specific individual to implement these strategies and achieve optimal health, justifying response. Be sure to consider both how the individual needs to manage their chronic disease and how they can best address wellness issues.
26. Explain how your recommendations will help the individual manage the individuals chronic disease and improve quality of life not only in the present but also in the future. Be sure to justify your response with research.
27. Presentation: In this part of the summative assessment, you will develop a slideshow presentation to your client explaining the benefits and challenges that they would have to consider when making decisions about your recommendations.
28. Communicate the benefits of the health and wellness recommendations of the chosen individual clearly and within the bounds of ethics.
29. This is not merely a repeat of your wellness recommendations but communicates the benefits of your client adopting the wellness recommendations you have given them.
30. Articulate the challenges of the health and wellness recommendations to the chosen individual clearly and within the bounds of ethics.
31. Give specific examples of the challenges your client might face if they engage in the health and wellness recommendations you have provided.
32. Communicate how the recommendations will be more effective than other options. Discuss all aspects ethically necessary and provide examples to support your response.
33. You can convey this information visually as well as through your writing. Be sure to provide examples to support your response.
34. Why should the individual choose your path as opposed to others?
35. What makes your plan the best plan?

Directions/How to Use this Template: The content in this table does not have to be written in full sentences and can be presented in the form of bulleted lists. Once you have filled out this template, you will use it to inform the written narrative of your wellness recommendations plan, in Milestone Three.

Consider the following as you fill out the template:

Specific Health Domain: Identify the specific health domain with a concern to be addressed (e.g., social, psychological).

Recommendations: What would you recommend (e.g., tangible activities or action steps) to address the concern?

Resources Required: What resources would be needed to follow up on your recommendation?

Order of Implementation: In what order should your recommended actions be implemented? For example, should your client work on improving his or her diet or exercise first? Are there benefits and challenges with one order of activities over another?

Desired Outcomes (Improvement Measures): What is the desired outcome of your recommendation? For example, is it that the client will have a better diet? Think short- and long-term goals and overall quality of life.

Justification: What is the rationale or justification for your recommendation? For example, is there a reason a different (perhaps a more common or popular) plan would not work for your client, thus influencing your proposal?

Specific Health Domain* Recommendations* Resources Required Order of Implementation Desired Outcomes (Improvement Measures) Justification

CHE 325 Final Project Milestone Three: Plan of Action Template

Directions/How to Use this Template: The content in this table does not have to be written in full sentences and can be presented in the form of bulleted lists. Once you have filled out this template, you will use it to inform the written narrative of your wellness recommendations plan, in Milestone Three.

Consider the following as you fill out the template:

Specific Health Domain: Identify the specific health domain with a concern to be addressed (e.g., social, psychological).

Recommendations: What would you recommend (e.g., tangible activities or action steps) to address the concern?

Resources Required: What resources would be needed to follow up on your recommendation?

Order of Implementation: In what order should your recommended actions be implemented? For example, should your client work on improving his or her diet or exercise first? Are there benefits and challenges with one order of activities over another?

Desired Outcomes (Improvement Measures): What is the desired outcome of your recommendation? For example, is it that the client will have a better diet? Think short- and long-term goals and overall quality of life.

Justification: What is the rationale or justification for your recommendation? For example, is there a reason a different (perhaps a more common or popular) plan would not work for your client, thus influencing your proposal?

Specific Health Domain*

Recommendations*

Resources Required

Order of Implementation

Desired Outcomes (Improvement Measures)

Justification

*You may add as many rows as necessary for domains and subsequent recommendations.

Overview Journal assignments are private between you and the instructor. This assignment provides an important glimpse into the field of child welfare. It is a rare opportunity to speak to a health services professional and glean insights from his or her experience. Gathering another health services professionals insight and reflecting on this experience will better prepare you as you enter the field. In this activity, you will find and select a local child welfare service provider or a child protective service worker to interview. For example, you may interview a professional within a foster care placement agency, adoption agency, or respite care agency. You can also interview a child welfare service worker from a local child protective services agency. The purpose of this interview is to learn about the different ways that a professional can protect children while working in the field. Additionally, you will learn about the role of protective services and the need for multisystem involvement. Ask questions that will allow you to add to your knowledge about how protective services can assist children through various systems. In addition, review the questions that need to be addressed in the journal assignment to ensure that you can answer them all completely. You should prepare additional interview questions, building from these sample questions, below: What are the most challenging and rewarding parts of working in your position? In what ways do you think the child welfare system is effective at meeting the needs of todays families? What are some of the best methods that you use to protect children that you have discovered are neglected or abused? What service delivery mechanisms are most helpful in working with child welfare services? How are collaborations with different agencies utilized to protect abused or neglected children? Then, prepare a 34 paragraph reflective journal assignment on your interview that addresses three of the following questions: What is the mission or job of your selected interviewee? What is the primary service delivery mechanism utilized by the child welfare provider? What are common ethical and legal issues experienced by the interviewee? What advice would the interviewee give to a future human service worker? You may include any additional information obtained from your interview in addition to your responses to the above four questions. Note that the interview may be in person, by phone, or via email. Submit your journal assignment as a Word document.

You will be asked to complete 7 written assignments. This includes 4 written assignments The assignment will be listed under each module. For the 6 written assignment they need to be at least 1000 words in length, double spaced, 12 font, Microsoft Word document. PDF files and Pages are not accepted and will be given a 0 with no opportunity to resubmit. Documents will not be accepted in Works, Wordpad, or Wordperfect. Please do not submit papers in Microsoft Works Word Processor. It will be given a grade of a zero. No excuses. Please make sure you indent your paragraphs, double space your paper and include three sentences a paragraph. Please include an introduction and conclusion. Assignments should include a minimum of 2 references. When you make reference to research material in your paper, you must use appropriate source citations as found in the APA Publication Manual. Citing the book and author at the bottom of a posting is not enough. We need to be able to decipher your thoughts from the material. Consequently, please make sure to cite your textbook, cited examples from the Internet or scholarly sources from the library within the text in APA and include your works cited at the end of the post in APA. Please review and utilize the APA Publication Manual. Assignments are to be submitted by 11:59 pm central by the module deadline. Assignments will not be accepted late At the top of the paper please indicate your name and then skip a space and address the assignment How do you think your perspective on the number of children you want to have in your lifetime would differ if you lived in western Europe, as compared to living in sub-Saharan Africa? What are the arguments for and against the idea that fertility control is a moral dilemma rather than preventive medicine? Why is the status of women in society so important to determining the level of fertility? MUST BE 1,000 Words

Brain Food!

We all know that milk has calcium for bone growth and development and has proteins/amino acids for muscle growth and repair, but what foods are needed for a healthy brain? Have you ever thought about Brain Food??

This video is from TEDEd titled “How the Food You Eat Affects Your Body” covers that topic– what to feed your brain! Responses this week should include a detailed summary– paragraph of at least five (5) sentences– of the video as well as pro and cons on brain function when energy nutrients are consumed (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates). Pros and cons should be a separate paragraph of at least five (5) sentences.

Responses should be at least two (2) paragraphs [summary and pros/cons of nutrients consumed] composed of well thought out, well written, and in complete sentences. Students should edit and proofread responses prior to submitting.

1. I want to work with children preferably young children who has experienced sexual assault and or abuse. 2. Any correctional center with men because I dont feel comfortable speaking with them on certain levels due to things Ive been through personally Anything else that can bring everything all together

1. I want to work with children preferably young children who has experienced sexual assault and or abuse. 2. Any correctional center with men because I dont feel comfortable speaking with them on certain levels due to things Ive been through personally Anything else that can bring everything all together

The “spirit” of Motivational Interviewing is brought to life through four specific micro-skills, known by the acronym OARS. These are not just communication tools; they are the “rowing” mechanism that moves a client through the process of change. Let’s put this into practice.

The Prompt

Read the following client statement:

“I know I should probably stop drinking so muchit’s affecting my sleep and Im always late for work. But honestly, its the only way I know how to unwind after a stressful day, and all my friends go to the bar after our shift.”

Your Task: Provide a response to this client using each of the OARS components. Label your responses clearly:

1. Open-Ended Question: Craft a question that invites the client to explore their ambivalence further without feeling judged.
2. Affirmation: Identify a strength or a positive value the client demonstrated in their statement and affirm it.
3. Reflective Listening: Write a “complex reflection.” Instead of just repeating what they said, try to reflect the underlying feeling or the “change talk” you hear (e.g., “On one hand… but on the other…”).
4. Summary: Write a brief summary (2-3 sentences) that ties these elements together, ending with a “check-in” question to see if you understood them correctly.

The Follow-Up Challenge

After you provide your OARS examples, answer this: Which of these four skills do you find the most difficult to implement, and why? (e.g., Is it hard to avoid “Closed” questions? Is it difficult to find something to affirm?)

Submission Requirements

• Initial Post: Due Thursday. Ensure your OARS examples are distinct and labeled.
• Peer Response: Due Sunday. Review a classmates Reflection. If you were the client, how would that reflection make you feel? Suggest one way to “deepen” their reflection to highlight the clients internal motivation.

OARS Cheat Sheet for Success

Quick Reference for SkillsSkillPro-TipExample StartOpen-EndedAvoid “Why” (it can sound accusatory). Use “What” or “How.””What would be different if…”AffirmationMust be genuine. Focus on character or effort, not just “good job.””It takes a lot of self-awareness to notice…”ReflectionTry to make a statement rather than asking a question.”It sounds like you value your job, yet…”SummaryUse “transitional” summaries to move the conversation forward.”Let me see if I have this right…”

Here is a model response to the client scenario. You can provide this to your students as an “Exemplar” after the discussion closes, or use it as a grading rubric to see if they are hitting the nuances of each skill.

Client Statement Recap:

“I know I should probably stop drinking so muchit’s affecting my sleep and Im always late for work. But honestly, its the only way I know how to unwind after a stressful day, and all my friends go to the bar after our shift.”

Model OARS Response

1. Open-Ended Question

“What are some of the things youve noticed about how your work life might change if you had more energy in the mornings?”

• Why it works: It avoids a “yes/no” answer and directs the client to imagine a positive future (Change Talk) rather than focusing on the “bar.”

1. Affirmation

“It takes a lot of honesty and self-awareness to recognize that your current way of unwinding is starting to get in the way of your professional goals.”

• Why it works: It validates the clients character (honesty) rather than just “approving” of their behavior.

1. Reflective Listening (Complex Reflection)

“On one hand, the bar is where you feel connected to your friends and find relief from stress, but on the other hand, youre starting to worry that the cost of that relief is your reliability at work.”

• Why it works: This is a “double-sided reflection.” It acknowledges the “pros” of the behavior (unwinding) while highlighting the “cons” (work issues) without sounding judgmental.

1. Summary

“To make sure Im following you: you value your friendships and need a way to decompress after a hard shift, but youve also noticed that drinking is interfering with your sleep and your performance at a job you care about. Have I missed anything important?”