An ability to recognise and manage any reluctance to engage in behavioural rehearsal. An ability to draw on knowledge in order to work with parents who may be finding it difficult to engage with the tasks, as indicated by (for example) non-completion of homework or persistently seeking definitive answers rather than being open to exploring potential solutions. An ability to recognise the potential impact of parental mental health on their capacity to engage, to process content or to implement skills learned in the sessions, their attributional style or sense of efficacy. An ability to anticipate and be prepared for setbacks. EMPOWERING PARENTS (10%) An ability to work in a manner that is consistently empowering e.g.: An ability to work within a strength-based framework, and to recognise and build on individual and family strengths, focus on solutions, and establish positive expectations for change. Reinforcing and validating insights of parents. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY (10%) An ability to work in a manner that is consistently collaborative e.g.: Taking shared responsibility for developing agendas and session content. Working with clients in ways that promotes problem-solving. Working in a manner which acknowledges that the therapist and client both bring different but complementary expertise.
An ability to recognise and manage any reluctance to engage in behavioural rehearsal. An ability to draw on knowledge in order to work with parents who may be finding it difficult to engage with the tasks, as indicated by (for example) non-completion of homework or persistently seeking definitive answers rather than being open to exploring potential solutions. An ability to recognise the potential impact of parental mental health on their capacity to engage, to process content or to implement skills learned in the sessions, their attributional style or sense of efficacy. An ability to anticipate and be prepared for setbacks. EMPOWERING PARENTS (10%) An ability to work in a manner that is consistently empowering e.g.: An ability to work within a strength-based framework, and to recognise and build on individual and family strengths, focus on solutions, and establish positive expectations for change. Reinforcing and validating insights of parents. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY (10%) An ability to work in a manner that is consistently collaborative e.g.: Taking shared responsibility for developing agendas and session content. Working with clients in ways that promotes problem-solving. Working in a manner which acknowledges that the therapist and client both bring different but complementary expertise.