Stage I
Current Picture

Stage II
Preferred Picture

Stage III
The Way Forward

Engagement

Initial Stress Reduction

Establishing Rapport
Relationship Building

Clarity

Goals of Stage I

stories
new perspectives
value

commitment to helping process
sooner the better
choosing to change

cathartic effect "getting it out"
social-emotional reeducation

develops & strengthens r/s
use verbal/non-verbal communication skills

concrete detail: specific experiences, thoughts, behaviours, emotions
vague stories = vague options/actions

possibilities
change agenda
commitment

possible strategies
best it strategies
plan

Client Action

help clients act from the beginning
may be small but begin the change

Task 1
Help Clients Tell Their Stories