Response to Classmate Adverse Childhood Experience

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE

Adverse Childhood Experience

Breanna

In my opinion, there are many things that were done right in the video. This is more so the case with regard to tone and facial expressions. In as far as tone is concerned, it would be prudent to note that this particular element of nonverbal communication was effectively used in the video – specifically in the creation of a relaxed environment and establishment of friendly relations. Facial expressions were effectively used to demonstrate continued interest in the engagement. However, there are a couple of areas that in my opinion need to be polished up. For instance, I believe that paraphrasing was not used effectively. This could have come in handy in seeking to develop better understanding of the client’s point of view on multiple factors.

Alexia

To a large extent, tone was deployed in an effective manner in this case. This is more so the case in an attempt to demonstrate mindfulness and compassion. Eye contact was also maintained in what could be deemed an effective manner. This is to say that effort was made to ensure that normal eye contact was maintained – which in my opinion was instrumental in efforts to indicate or demonstrate genuine and constant interest in the conversation. The posture adopted also helped ease interactions on this front, i.e. by via the adoption of a comfortable pose as well as by leaning forward slightly. However, it is important to note that in my opinion, paraphrasing was also not deployed in an effective manner. My assertion is on this front based on the perspective that the therapist should not appear as if they are parroting the client’s every phrase. Instead, the aim ought to be the development of better perspective of the client’s statement and could, when used effectively, be a potent way to clarify concerns or issues.