WRC - Counseling Reflection by Liz Ford https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu Reflection en-us 2021-04-18 18:58:25 UTC 2025-01-02 15:38:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hay7RLLuZaU/V4MI0AqKH8I/AAAAAAAAAao/JSl6sIdmXkISLN9G81XcRm47CutQKPxjgCLcB/s1600/We%2BCan%2BDO%2BIt.jpg forde48 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1430546522 So many words...]]> 2021-04-18 20:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1430546522 forde48 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1430549834 Spiral, narrowing]]> 2021-04-18 20:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1430549834 When in doubt, reflect. forde48 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1430552493 2021-04-18 20:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1430552493 Having a conversation https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440106335 2021-04-20 21:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440106335 Organizing thoughts and ideas - Where do all the pieces of the story fit with the law https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440106794 2021-04-20 21:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440106794 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440109305 2021-04-20 21:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440109305 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440109340 2021-04-20 21:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440109340 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440109367 Filling in with clarifying information ]]> 2021-04-20 21:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440109367 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440110016 2021-04-20 21:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440110016 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440110477 Storytelling, building a narrative]]> 2021-04-20 21:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440110477 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440111665 2021-04-20 21:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440111665 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440111830 2021-04-20 21:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440111830 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440113237 2021-04-20 21:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440113237 very religious https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440113491 2021-04-20 21:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440113491 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440114079 2021-04-20 21:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440114079 still practicing this... https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440115013 being flexible but not sacrificing your boundaries 

]]> 2021-04-20 21:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440115013 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440116076 Giving time to hear the client's story and gauge how important just being heard is to them. Also be comfortable to move the conversation along when necessary and appropriate. ]]> 2021-04-20 21:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440116076 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440116488 Creating space for a client’s emotions without being swept up in them. ]]> 2021-04-20 21:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440116488 Also, still working on it! https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440116568 Giving space to freely share while still guiding

]]> 2021-04-20 21:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440116568 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117000 Shared so much work drama that she was upset about, felt more like a therapist than a lawyer

]]> 2021-04-20 21:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117000 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117183 2021-04-20 21:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117183 Noble, but not the time https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117553 2021-04-20 21:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117553 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117818 my empathy usually has few boundaries, but in order to be efficient I must set them]]> 2021-04-20 21:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117818 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117894 i think it would be worthwhile to have the client choose which way they can best digest the information? Also, depending on where I'm at in practice it will likely take longer at the start to get the hang of things 

]]> 2021-04-20 21:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440117894 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440118511 One thing I know I will need to continue to work on is feeling ok interrupting clients when I need more information about something, rather than just letting them talk and talk. It feels more empathetic to let them talk freely, but definitely more efficient to get information when needed as they're talking.

]]> 2021-04-20 21:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440118511 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440120373 depends on the case, but about 30 minutes to an hour.]]> 2021-04-20 21:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440120373 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440120426 Acknowledging wrongs, but focusing on getting more information about those wrongs]]> 2021-04-20 21:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440120426 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440121198 Client tried to convince me her question could be answered with a yes or no and I had a hard time getting her to tell me more facts]]> 2021-04-20 21:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440121198 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440121473 Highly dependent on the facts/type of case but initially, 45 min - 1 hour]]> 2021-04-20 21:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440121473 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440121509 I always tried to get through new clients quickly, but found many of them dragged into two weeks instead of one, which made me feel like I wasn't working fast enough sometimes! Many clients needed extra information after the followup session because of new info, which was challenging to fit into one week.]]> 2021-04-20 21:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440121509 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440122299 be honest with yourself about what you need and stick to (external or internal) deadlines if at all possible]]> 2021-04-20 21:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440122299 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440122472 2021-04-20 21:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440122472 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440122617 Depends on the client! Some clients may need more, some may need less. There are limits on both sides of the scale]]> 2021-04-20 21:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440122617 Give the client time to be heard and practice reflective listening but frame when you have to get to other topics with "respecting their time" https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123643 2021-04-20 21:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123643 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123710 don't be afraid to ask for help / clarification / support in the form of a co-counsel type role 

]]> 2021-04-20 21:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123710 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123853 Don't be afraid to be human

]]> 2021-04-20 21:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123853 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123863 Every client will be different but set expectations up front for how long it should take and make sure that nothing is scheduled right after. 

]]> 2021-04-20 21:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123863 Acknowledging their emotions while providing guidance in their story telling to gather material information. https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123955 2021-04-20 21:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440123955 Ask questions!!! https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440124177 2021-04-20 21:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440124177 It depends https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440124384 Anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple days if I have to do research and can't drop everything to do the research. But for initial call and if I know the information, 30 minutes-1 hour]]> 2021-04-20 21:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440124384 I try to allow myself an hour just in case they have more information or want to process it more. If we don't use the time, great, time for me to decompress after, but if they need the time I don't want to rush it so I always leave an hour. Haven't needed it but I'm glad I did https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440124948 2021-04-20 21:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440124948 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440125308 Take notes to refer back to and try to capture the clients tone. Always ask what the end goal is!

]]> 2021-04-20 21:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440125308 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440125639 Don’t be afraid to say you need to take a moment ]]> 2021-04-20 21:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440125639 https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440125740 Documentation, documentation, and documentation.

]]> 2021-04-20 21:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440125740 Be KIND to the client and make yourself someone they can talk to. Otherwise they won't tell you key facts https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440126646 2021-04-20 21:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/forde48/31mlir9kyxpk2ofu/wish/1440126646