Intro to Clinical Medicine I: Affect
Introduction
Emotional Expression
Observe Patient Affect
Video Activity
Non-Verbal Expression
Vocal Expression (Video Activity)
Affective Interviewing
Interviewing Techniques
Interviewing Techniques (cont.)
Using Continuers (Video Activity)
Responding to Affect (Video Activity)
Conclusion
Survey
Affective Interviewing Techniques

1. Start with a BROAD, open-ended screening question:

  • “How have things been going for you in general lately?”
  • “How have you been feeling since the last time you were here?”
  • “Any changes in your mood or thoughts that you’ve noticed?” 

 

 
Audio

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