The 5Ps for counsellors Flashcards by Brenda Kaya

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here today?

[Presenting problem]

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What brings you here today?

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main issues / concerns?

[Presenting problem]

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What are the main issues or concerns you’d like to address?

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describe / problems?

[Presenting problem]

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How would you describe the problems you’re experiencing?

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problem / daily life?

[Presenting problem]

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How does this problem affect your daily life?

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How long / feeling?

[Presenting problem - duration]

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How long have you been feeling like this?

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How long / happening?

[Presenting problem - duration]

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How long has this been happening?

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when / start?

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When did it start?

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episode / last

[Presenting problem - duration]

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How long does a typical episode of [your problem] last?

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changes / lasts?

[Presenting problem - duration]

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Have you noticed any changes in how long it usually lasts?

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How often / this?

[Presenting problem - frequency]

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How often do you feel like this?
How often do you experience this?

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How often / happen?

[Presenting problem - frequency]

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How often does this happen?

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last time / this?

[Presenting problem - frequency]

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When is the last time you felt like this?

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last time / happened?

[Presenting problem - frequency]

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When is the last time this happened?

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more or less?

[Presenting problem - frequency]

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Would you say it’s happening more or less than before?

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1 to 10

[Presenting problem - intensity]

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On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is barely noticeable, and 10 is the most severe you’ve ever experienced, how would you rate the severity of your problem right now?

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How bad / noticed?

[Presenting problem - intensity]

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How bad is [this problem] compared to when you first noticed it?

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feel / really bad?

[Presenting problem - intensity]

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What do you feel when [the problem] is really bad?

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problem / before?

[Predisposing factors]

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Have you had this problem before?

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family history / issue?

[Predisposing factors]

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Is there a family history of this issue?

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childhood?

[Predisposing factors]

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Can you tell me a bit about your childhood?

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mental and physical health

[Predisposing factors]

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How would you describe your mental and physical health?

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your family’s mental and physical health?

[Predisposing factors]

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How would you describe your family’s mental and physical health?

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happened / just before?

[Precipitating factors]

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What happened just before your symptoms started or got worse?

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anything significant?

[Precipitating factors]

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Has anything significant happened in your life lately?

first notice? | [Precipitating factors]

When did you first notice this issue becoming a problem?

any transitions? | [Precipitating factors]

Have there been any major transitions or stressors in your life recently?

patterns? | [Precipitating factors]

Do you notice any patterns when this problem happens?

problem going? | [Perpetuating factors]

What do you think keeps the problem going?

cope? | [Perpetuating factors]

How do you usually cope with stress or difficult emotions?

tried? | [Perpetuating factors]

What have you tried so far to help you with this problem?

behaviours or thought patterns? | [Perpetuating factors]

Have you noticed any behaviours or thought patterns that seem to make things worse?

strengths or positive qualities? | [Protective factors]

What strengths or positive qualities do you have that help you cope?

supportive people? | [Protective factors]

Who are the supportive people in your life?

activities or hobbies? | [Protective factors]

What activities or hobbies do you enjoy that make you feel better?

coping strategies | [Protective factors]

What coping strategies have worked well for you in the past?

resources? | [Protective factors]

What resources do you have that could help you manage your current challenges?