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I could improve by using more complex reflections to reflect the goals and values of the students during the sessions as opposed to using simple reflections most of the time. In addition, I could do the same practice in a focus group setting.
I could improve by ensuring that students understand that their feelings are valid so that they do not avoid their feelings which can accumulate and lead to more negative outcomes. I would change the setting by having a small board and post-its so students can write down something they value for discussion during a follow-up session.
I could improve my practice by providing students with more mindfulness exercises other than breathing such as taking short walks to center their thoughts, emotions, and actions. The setting would be different as the short walks will take place outside of the office.
I could improve my practice by informally assessing a session by asking the student a scaling question from 1 to 10. For example, a student who comes into my office expressing feelings of anxiety will have to tell me where their level of anxiety was before the session (1 being no anxiety and 10 being severe anxiety) and their level of anxiety after the session. I can change the setting by posting a scale in my office for such questions so the students can view it or mark the number with a post-it or marker.
