How to Coach Yourself and Others Coaching Families

• Questions Time should then be spent giving the family an opportunity to ask questions and meet the team. Agreement to proceed with videoing should be confirmed, and the family informed that the video will now be switched on. 6.2 Engage and Involve all family members  Supportive environment: Initially it is very important for the therapist to provide a warm, supportive and empathic environment, to increase trust and rapport and to build the therapeutic relationship. The therapist must work to help the family feel understood, accepted, comfortable and less anxious. This may include making the room comfortable and safe for younger children, and making it clear they are free to play/draw during the session.  Hear from everyone: Therapists should try to hear from all members of the system/family, initially connecting with them all at an individual level, and assessing the level of contribution they feel they are able to make to the discussion, from eit

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