INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW To be an effective counselor, we must learn how to have meaningful interactions with individuals and be able to hear and discuss any topic

INSTRUCTIONS Conduct an interview (this is NOT a counseling session) of at least 10 questions with ONE person/couple that currently classifies themselves as the following: ● Married ● Separated ● Divorced ● Divorced and Remarried ● Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor **You may also observe Family Court answering at least 10 questions via observation. When formulating questions, think of information that may be beneficial to know as a counselor working with individuals in a marriage and family session. The questions must be open-ended considering implications such as the role of religion, cultural influences, environment, family of origin, finances, children, etc. You may use information from our texts/videos to help you formulate questions (remember to cite/reference information using current APA format when needed). Explain the Interview Assignment requirements to potential interviewees before conducting the interview giving an example question. Remember to be sensitive to your interviewee as some discussions may elicit painful or strong emotions. The body of the Interview Assignment paper must be 3-5 pages and contain a general summary of the interview along with your personal reaction/what you’ve learned. ● First 2-4 pages- -Include an introduction of the person interviewed (marital status, occupation, education, etc.) with permission of the interviewee. This portion should be no longer than half a page and does not count as part of your 10 questions. -The bulk of your paper will highlight key points of the interview. Ensure that your paper is not merely a list of answers, but a well-thought-out, organized summary of your interview. Apply our material including a minimum of 2 citations from the text (one or both). Include pertinent information from the textbook(s) The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home; Balswick, Jack O.; Balswick, Judith K. and Why You Do the Things You Do: The Secret to Healthy Relationships Tim Clinton and Gary Sibcy reflective of your interview experience. Be sure to list your text reference and Bible reference. -After your summary, conclude by reflecting upon and analyzing the interviewee’s statements/experiences to identify a common theme within the interview (i.e. loss, miscommunication, loneliness, perseverance, faith, etc.) explaining how and why you chose this theme. Include Biblical support. ● Reaction Page-The last, FULL page of your paper will consist of your reaction to the interview including what you deem as beneficial information as a counselor, what you learned through this process, and how faith has an impact on your reaction. **The full transcript of the interview (questions and answers) must be TYPED as an appendix to the paper.