Written by Catherine Rains
So your student has a
preference for Thinking – now what? In part
one, I start you off with a strategy of how to demonstrate competence to the
student in order to motivate them to buy into the career counseling process.
Demonstrate competence. That is YOUR competence, not
theirs! Before someone with a Thinking preference can
settle into the counseling process with you, they need to make sure you have
the expertise necessary to work with their presenting concerns. What are some quick ways to do this?
o
Have
your degrees framed on the wall for them to see
o
Add
your degree (M.S., PhD, etc.) and credentials (MBTI® Certified, Licensed
Counselor, etc.) to your business card, and hand them this card at the
beginning of your first session together.
o
Develop
a 3 minute elevator pitch to use when introducing yourself to your client, with
an emphasis on your success rate for working with students them.
Do you have
any other ideas for how you demonstrate competence to Thinking preference students? What are YOUR best
suggestions for working with a student who prefers Thinking?
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