A therapeutic interview is often the client’s first experience of being deeply listened to. While assessment is important, the way we ask questions, tolerate emotion, and respond to uncertainty can itself be therapeutic. This Skills Lab focuses on developing interviews that are
collaborative, respectful, and emotionally attuned—helping clients feel understood while giving us meaningful clinical information.

Through live demonstrations, role-plays, small-group practice, and constructive feedback, you will learn to:

• Understand the client’s psychological difficulties.
• Explore emotional, relational, and developmental contexts.
• Begin co-creating meaning and relief.
• Establish a safe, collaborative therapeutic alliance.