Just some thoughts- what if for every C&YP who becomes an inpatient we were to ask just one question, a question that would allow us some level of insight of the here and now- and a question that may show them we are present and engaged and interested in them.
I am not for a minute saying that the vast majority of us don't do this- but we are all so busy in participating in so many different levels of our job roles- that sometimes taking a moment is tricky.
So the question- What do you do that makes you happy and gives you joy?
As a PlaySpecialist this is something I ask quite early on in my introductions- it allows me to breakdown clinical walls, creating a non- threatening approach, in turn I can start to build trust, listen, observe and assess.
This may last just a few minutes- sometimes that's all you need to begin active and open lines of communication and listening.
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