I think taking on the role of the counselor allowed me to get a better understanding of how to approach discussing test results with a client since this is something I have never done before. I started off by asking my client what she thought of the test and how she felt after seeing the results. I asked her whether or not she felt like she answered the questions to the best of her ability in order to gage the accuracy of her results. Once determining this, we discussed which areas surprised her, which results she expected, and why this was the case. This allowed me to better understand my client’s values, personality, and overall level of wellness. Because my client accepted the results in a positive manner, I found the process to be an easy one. However, I found myself wondering how my approach would differ towards a hostile client that strongly disagreed with the results.

I think the counselor did an exceptional job in allowing me to carefully reflect on each aspect of the assessment. This careful introspection forced me to take a deeper look at my habits and was sort of a wakeup call in some areas. For instance, I think my nutrition could be improved. However, while our discussion enabled me to examine my weaknesses, it also enabled me to examine my strengths. For example, I acknowledged my social self is my strong suit compared to other aspects. The counselor did a great job in helping me see which categories I prioritized over others. Although I was a little nervous about the counselor seeing my results and potentially judging me, she made me feel at ease and positively reframed my negative thought process. Overall, I am thankful I had the opportunity to dive deep into these issues and come up with potential solutions to enhance my level of wellness.