Helping Skills 101: Intentional Interviewing
Helping Skills 101: Intentional Interviewing
Helping Skills 101: Intentional Interviewing
Intentional Interviewing
• Competent interviewing makes a difference in
the lives of individuals
• People can change their thoughts, feelings,
behaviors, and the meanings and visions that
guide their future.
• “not theories and techniques heal… but the
human dimension in therapy…” (Elkins, 2009)
Personal characteristics
that help
• Identity
• Respects and appreciates oneself
• Open to change
• Makes choices that are life-oriented
• Authentic, sincere and honest
• Possesses a sense of humor
• Willing to admit mistakes
• Lives in the present
• Interested in the welfare of others
• Possesses effective interpersonal skills
• Involved in his/her work and able to derive meaning from
it
• Passionate and able to maintain healthy boundaries
EQ Domains
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Motivating oneself and using abilities
Social Skills
Empathy
Self-Awareness
• Physical Attending:
• Posture, eye contact, and general
body position that communicates
the counselor is paying attention to
the client.
1. Visual/eye contact
2. Vocal qualities
3. Verbal tracking
4. Attentive and authentic body language
The Basics of Listening
Vocal Qualities
3xV+B
Verbal Tracking
Body Language
Visual/eye contact