Author Question: List the five components of the BATHE technique, and give two examples of how a clinical mental ... (Read 54 times)

LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

List the five components of the BATHE technique, and give two examples of how a clinical mental health counselor could address each area.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Those with no type of health insurance coverage.

a. Insured
b. Not insured
c. Those with partial insurance
d. Those using COBRA

brittiany.barnes · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 31, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Five components of the BATHE technique, and two examples of how a clinical mental health counselor could address each area. Answers may very regarding examples.
a. Background building rapport and establishing collaborative relationship.
i. What do you feel comfortable sharing with me today?
ii. What can you tell me that would help me understand your circumstances?
b. Affect attempts to understand client's current emotional state.
i. What are some of the feelings you have right now?
ii. What feelings have you experienced during the past week
c. Trouble - client's presenting problem
i. What troubles you most today?
ii. What disturbs you most about your current circumstances?
d. Handling assesses client's coping style and support systems
i. Who do you turn to for support?
ii. How do you find relief?
e. Empathy conveyed by counselor to client
i. You are dealing with some really challenging circumstances.
ii. This situation must be quite difficult for you.

Answer to Question 2

B