How to Coach Yourself and Others Empowering Coaching And Crisis Interventions | Page 66

This book is in B&W, not color - Print page in Grayscale for Correct view! 5. Questions for Young People Viewed as Reluctant or Resistant (“Mandated” Clients)  How can you get out of coming here?  What would convince your teachers/parents that you no longer need counseling?  What would your teacher (OR parent/judge/probation officer) say needs to happen?  What will I need to say or write to the court to convince them that you no longer need counseling?  What are you willing to do to make that happen?  Who suggested that you talk to me?  Why do you think they suggested it?  What makes them think you need counseling? - Do you agree with them?  Would you be interested in finding ways to get your teachers and parents off your case?  What have you found helpful to keep your others from hassling you as much about this? [Insert the client’s own words into questions when possible—hassling, yelling, being picked on, etc.]  How can I help? - What can I do to help you?  What are you willing to do differently to help your cause?  What would be the first small step you could take in that direction?  What would be the first small sign that would tell your teacher/parent that you are making progress and improving F