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The document is a verbatim report of a counseling session between a counselor and a 23-year-old MSc student named AA, who struggles with communication and forming connections due to a difficult upbringing. The counselor employs various techniques such as rapport building, open-ended questions, and reflection of feelings to help the counselee explore their emotions and identify steps to improve their social interactions. By the end of the session, the counselee expresses hope and a willingness to try new strategies for building connections.

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Verbatim Report

The document is a verbatim report of a counseling session between a counselor and a 23-year-old MSc student named AA, who struggles with communication and forming connections due to a difficult upbringing. The counselor employs various techniques such as rapport building, open-ended questions, and reflection of feelings to help the counselee explore their emotions and identify steps to improve their social interactions. By the end of the session, the counselee expresses hope and a willingness to try new strategies for building connections.

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VERBATIM REPORT

Name: AA
Age: 23
Qualification: MSc
Marital status: Unmarried
Residence: CC

Mention the techniques used

Counsellor Hi, good morning. Please take a Reception skills- Greeting, smile
comfortable seat. (smiles)

Counselee Good morning sir. Thank you. (smiles


back)

Counsellor I'm happy to see you here. Could you Inquiring about the problem
tell me why you are here?

Counselee I am a final-year MSc student at


"ABC" College, and I have a problem
to share with you.

Counsellor I'm grateful that you shared that. Rapport building


Would you mind sharing a little more
about your recent thoughts? Don't
worry about sharing how you feel; it
will remain confidential.

Counselee It's difficult to describe, but I've never


been good at communicating with
others.

Counsellor Since when did the problem begin?

Counselee I was in school when it began. My dad


used to quarrel with my mother
because he had anger management
issues and was often yelling. I believe
it scared me to make genuine
connections with people.

Counsellor It sounds like an extremely difficult Reflection of feelings, Restatements,


environment to grow up in. In what leading
ways did you manage those emotions
at the time?
Counselee Actually, I didn't. I simply avoided
people, remained silent, and kept to
myself.

Counsellor Are you not connected to any close Elaboration question


relationships?

Counselee I just have two close friends, and that's


about all I have. I want to connect
more with my family and others, but it
feels like something’s stopping me.

Counsellor I can understand how frustrating that Open ended questions, leading
must be. Something seems to be questions, Advance Empathy
holding you back, even if it sounds
like you really desire those
connections. Are you able to identify
what that "something" might be?

Counselee I'm not sure. Is it fear? Or maybe I


simply don't know how to make close
relationships with others. I want to be
there for others and sometimes I
understand how they're feeling, but I
just don't.

Counsellor It is an important realization, you seem Open ended questions


to understand the feelings but are
unsure of how to deal with them.
Attachment problems might seem
quite difficult. Would it be helpful if
we explored some ways to help you
feel safer and more in handling those
connections?

Counselee Yes, it would be great.

Counsellor So you're prepared to change, but Confrontation


something prevents you from taking
action, right?

Counselee Yes, I truly want to do something, but


I'm not sure where to begin.

Counsellor Wishing to get started is a courageous Reflection of feeling, Genuiness and


move. Exploring small, safe ways of Probing
building connection and trust might be
a possible approach. For example,
practicing active listening during
conversations or expressing affection
or other positive feelings to a friend or
relative. What does it sound like?

Counselee I think I could try that, but I’m worried


about messing it up or feeling
awkward.

Counsellor Being uncomfortable is a normal Reflection of feeling


aspect of learning something new,
therefore that's perfectly OK. The key
is to start small and being patient with
yourself.

Counselee Oh, it's all right. I'll definitely try.

Counsellor Great! Alright, let me introduce you to Promoting to make decision


another technique that involves
writing down your emotions following
a conversation. You can learn by
putting down what went well and what
was difficult.

Counselee Keeping a journal? That could work. I


enjoy writing things down because
sometimes it's easier than speaking.

Counsellor Building on that strength is a great Promoting to make decision


idea. In order to help you stay engaged
when communicating with people,
writing might be used with
mindfulness or grounding activities.
These can help you focus on the
present moment and reduce anxiety.

Counselee That seems interesting. Though I've


heard of it, I've never practiced
mindfulness.

Counsellor If you like, we may explore it together. Open ended questions


Would you feel comfortable, to set a
small attempt to connect with someone
this week, even if it's simply to listen a
bit more attentively or say something
helpful?

Counselee Yeah, I think I could try that. Maybe


with one of my close friends.
Counsellor That's a great beginning. Keep in mind
that progress is made by taking tiny,
consistent steps. And we'll work
through issues together if they seem
too much to handle. You’re not alone
in this.

Counselee Thank you. Now I feel like I have


some hope.

Counsellor Hearing that makes me very happy. Termination


Step by step, let's continue to build on
this confidence.

Counselee Thank you

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