Dr. Warren Demonstrate Empathic Understanding

How does Dr. Warren demonstrate an empathic understanding of Douglas?
Dr. Warren demonstrate empathic understanding throughout the whole session. During the session when Douglas revealed he was queer and how he struggled to inform his parents. She seeks to understand more behind he’s unwillingness to tell his parents. She engaged Douglas by further assessing his situation and seeking to see and understand his situation from his point of view. By seeking to understand things from his point of view allow him to become more comfortable during the session.
In what ways do the skills that Dr. Warren uses facilitate disclosure by Douglas?
Dr. Warren facilitated active listening very well. She was engaged throughout the whole session. Dr. Warren

displayed very good eye contact throughout the session which showed Douglas she was listening and he had her full attention. Dr. Warren used paraphrasing throughout the session using Douglas words which allow Douglas to open up more with her. She also engaged in reflecting especially when it pertained to his career choice and the similarities with his lifestyle. Douglas started the conversation by stating the similarities between his work life and personal life and how his personal life helped him get through college. Dr. Warren continue to reflect and rephrase reiterate to Douglas his own words letting him know she understand what he is explaining and that she is paying attention. Which allowed Douglas to feel he was in a safe environment and he opened up towards the end of the session and explained he is fearful of informing his parents of his sexual orientation because he did not want to lose is statue within the family. He did not want his parent to think just because he identified as “queer” that he was incapable of taking care of them.

What are some of the intersections between Douglas' work and personal concerns?
Douglas expressed the intersections between his work and personal life concerns is the impact it will have on his status within his family. Douglas explained the division between private life and public life and how he kept his career choice from them because of their lack of understanding. When he did explain to is family what is did for what they became upset with him because of the stigma with HIV/AIDS. He would like his family to understand and be more open with his career choices and relationships.
In your assessment, which of the three career counseling intake forms from the reading list link best to areas addressed by Dr. Warren and information noted by Zunker?
I would use the Eddin’s counseling group intake form to better address and assess Douglas. The Eddin’s intake form is detailed and seeks to understand why the client is seeking career counseling and what the hope to accomplish from career counseling. It also assesses the barriers the client is facing which would be beneficial for Dr. Warren in Douglas case. I also like the utilization of the Life Satisfaction scale to help the counselor get a better perspective on Douglas personal goals match u