Chapter Activities
Chapter 13
The following are activities to practice and hone you skills.
1. Communication skills are important for counselors too. Go over the communication skills
worksheet (Appendix 13) with class. Break into small groups and take turns interviewing
2. It important for us to fully grasp some of the community resources we are asking clients and
family members to attend. Students should attend one of the support meetings referenced (Al
Anon, Nar-Anon, Game-Anon, etc.). Discuss in class what this experience was like. Comfortable?
Awkward? Reassuring? How does this exercise help students to better understand these
3. Develop an information sheet with family resources in your community. Include name and
location of Marriage Therapists, Family Therapists, Family Support Groups (Alanon, Nar-Anon,