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1. After reviewing the statements carefully, develop a helper response, questions and/or a reflection of feeling that accurately reflects the student’s feeling about his/her situation.

A. College student, a graduating senior: “There are times when I just sit, drink and play Wii all day. I’ve just stopped looking for a job. Why did I even bother getting a college degree! It seems like a waste of time; a lot of my time. On top of everything else, I feel like such a loser. What am I going to do? ”

Responses:

i. Paraphrase: It sounds like you are frustrated spending all that time getting your degree and not being able to find a job. ii. Open-ended question: What have you done to further your job search process? iii. Closed-ended question: Do you want a job where you used your degree? iv. Summarization of content: You feel your degree is being wasted because you are not receiving any offers. Since you have been rejected many times, you feel like your efforts are better used drinking and playing Wii all day. This depresses you because you know you should be searching for a job instead of wasting your time. We have come up with a plan to identify areas you may struggle with during job searching. You will make an appointment with the Career Advising Center to discuss your resume and help you prepare with a mock interview.

B. Perplexed Student: “I don’t like it when people infringe on my rights—go ahead of me in a line or use something of mine without asking. But it happens all the time. I guess I’m just a doormat.”

Responses:

i. Reflection of feeling: If sounds like you are feeling upset about people walking all over you. I hear you might feel powerless because it happens all the time. ii. Summarization of content: You feel tak...

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 Describe how you would apply the strategies you selected.

I would have a conversation with the students in my office. They would both take turns how they feel about their problems and what ways they can resolve the issues. We would then address the contract and have them see the benefits it would provide.

 What suggestion(s) do you want to provide in developing an action plan with Ivan?

With Ivan I would encourage him to use the contract to hold Michael accountable. I would suggest he assumes best intentions of Michael, understanding he might not bring visitors over in spite of his wishes. I would also want him to communicate more with Michael, calmly explaining his rationale for not wanting visitors over. By explaining his view, they might be able come to an agreement without arguing for hours.