Developing observational skill - observing yourself - personal reactions

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What factors influence our observations?

filters of our own childhood, personal expectations, troubles, fears, interests, culture, gender, age.

What do you need to do to achieve objective observations?

you need to understand how your experiences colour your observations. you need to monitor the filters of your own experiences (through personal therapy and supervision)
notice how each client affects you, what your impressions are and how these affect treatment choices.

Which reaction do you particularly need to monitor?

when you feel pressured, manipulated, flattered, seduced, enchanted, scared, bored, confused, overwhelmed, anxious, tired, sexual attraction.
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In which two ways can you use your own reactions?

1) you can infer how individuals in the client's environment may feel and react;
2) you need to notice reactions which make building a therapeutic relationship difficult.

What may your reactions signal?

boredom - client is not talking about what is really important
anxiety - need for you to take more direct action
fear - time to ask for help/consultation

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