Title: Describe therapeutic interactions for the MHT.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers (14002-II) > Section: Developing Communication and Human Relation Skills

Description should include

- one-to-one interactions
- assisting the patient in meeting goals and priorities
- strategies for therapeutic interactions. (e.g., paraphrasing and clarifying, listening skills, asking open-ended questions).

Process/Skill Questions:

- In what ways can the MHT help the patient develop self-esteem?
- How can the MHT begin a topic of conversation with a patient?
- What are active listening techniques?
- How can the MHT help the patient set priorities?
- What are the signs of "staff-splitting?"