HNFE 4644 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mi5, Smoking Cessation, Primum Non Nocere

• School: Virginia Tech
• Department: Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise
• Course: HNFE 4644
• Professor: Chang

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Define the process of focusing: focusing in mi is an ongoing process of seeking and maintaining direction. Clarify 3 different possible sources from which to derive focus and attention: client most common source of direction, i want to get in better physical shape to stay healthy as. The physician wants to talk to the parents about smoking as a contributing factor. The process of focusing involves finding one or more specific goals or intended outcomes that provide direction for consultation. Focus can arise from the client, the setting, or the clinician. The general counseling styles of directing, guiding, and following also describe three approaches to focusing. Sometimes there is a clear, single focus, sometimes there are several possible topics, and sometimes the focus is quite unclear and exploration is needed. Describe common issues that counselors must overcome when helping clients establish focus.