Title: Describe the MHT’s role during one-on-one therapeutic interactions.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers (14002-II)

Description should include

- identifying strategies for therapeutic interactions
  - practicing active listening techniques
  - paraphrasing and clarifying
  - asking open-ended questions
- providing patient assistance in meeting goals and setting priorities
- client self-determination.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can the MHT help the patient develop self-esteem?
- How can the MHT begin a topic of conversation with a patient?
- What are active listening techniques?
- How can the MHT help the patient set priorities?
- What are the signs and symptoms of staff-splitting?