focusing upon child’s interests or engaging in non-task activities Ensuring that sessions are not too long Competent 4 Overall the session is fun and engaging but not consistent or Maintaining an appropriate balance between task and some minor problems. non-task (relationship strengthening) activities. Proficient 5 Therapist appropriately attends to the child’s interest, uses their preferred medium and maintains their Attending to the child’s interests and appropriately interest and engagement. Minimal problems incorporating these into the intervention. Expert 6 Highly effective and able to make the session interesting and engaging even in the face of difficulties
Ensuring that sessions are not too long Maintaining an appropriate balance between task and non-task (relationship strengthening) activities. Attending to the child’s interests and appropriately incorporating these into the intervention. focusing upon child’s interests or engaging in non-task activities Competent 4 Overall the session is fun and engaging but not consistent or some minor problems. Proficient 5 Therapist appropriately attends to the child’s interest, uses their preferred medium and maintains their interest and engagement. Minimal problems Expert 6 Highly effective and able to make the session interesting and engaging even in the face of difficulties