The Skilled-Helper Model
Kayla Beck
The Model
In stage 1 the focus is to help the client break
down the specific concerns that are bothering them currently
Task A. The Story: Problem Situations Task B. The Real Story: New Perspectives Task C. The Right Story: Key Issues to Work on.
Stage 1: Exploring Concerns
Task A.Figuring out what the problems or concerns are:
Questions to ask in this task; What is currently going on? What am I mainly concerned out?
Stage 1: Continued
Task B. Finding new perspectives
Questions to ask; If I look deeper into my concerns, what am I missing? What are new ways I can deal with these concerns?
Stage 1: Continued
Task C. Figuring out what to work on
Questions to ask; What should I really be working on? What positive issues did I handle well that made a big difference in my life?
Stage 1: Continued
In Stage 2 the focus is about figuring out the
alternatives to problems, how to help find positive outcomes and setting goals
Task A. Possibilities Task B. Goals/Outcomes Task C. Commitment
Stage 2: Problem Managing and Setting
Goals
Task A. Possibilities for a better future
Questions to ask; What would I like my future to look like? What possibilities do I have for a better future? What would problem managing outcomes look like?
Stage 2: Continued
Task B. Setting goals
Questions to ask; What do I really want or need for a better future? What would be the best way for me to reach these wants or needs?
Stage 2: Continued
Task C. Committing to goals
Questions to ask; Am I ready to commit to the goals I set? Am I willing to pay for what I want?
Stage 2: Continued
Stage 3 focuses on ways to accomplish the
goals set to overcome current concerns
Task A. Possible Strategies Task B. Best-fit Strategies Task C. Plans to Accomplish Goals
Stage 3: Drawing Up Plans to Accomplish
Goals
Task A. Possible paths to take
Questions to ask; What are the possible paths to reach mygoals? How will I get to whereI want to be?
Stage 3: Continued
Task B. Best path to take
Questions to ask; Which path sounds like the best one to take? Which path fits the resources I have available?
Stage 3: Continued
Task C. A set plan to take
Questions to ask; What do I need to do to accomplish my goals? What are the steps I need to take?
Stage 3: Continued
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