Microskills Quiz (DVC)

Is this an open or closed question:

"Do you have a good relationship with your parents?"

• Open

• Closed

Is this an open or closed question:

"How would you describe your relationship with God now?"

• Open

• Closed

Is this an open or closed question:

"How are you?"

• Open

• Closed

What kind of statement is this?

Youth: "It's weird to show my friends this side of me, we might not vibe anymore"

You: "You are worried that you won't be accepted by your friends"

• Paraphrasing

• Reflecting

• Summarizing

What kind of statement is this?

Youth: "I don't understand why he has to talk like that, it's so offensive"

You: "He insults people when he talks"

• Reflecting

• Paraphrasing

• Summarizing

What should you do before you ask someone a sensitive question?

• Use close ended questions

• Show understanding (paraphrase and reflect)

• Use encouragers

• Ask a miracle question

If a youth is taking a while to respond, what should you not do?

• Ask more open ended questions

• Give youth space

• Use encouragers

• Show understanding (paraphrase and reflect)

If a youth is rambling, what would you first do?

• Intervene in their monologue and let them know they are rambling

• Use transition questions

• Give space

• Slow the pace of the conversation down