Applied Methods and Techniques Flashcards

During a workshop, one participant repeatedly dominates discussion. What is the most effective facilitation technique?

Answer: Acknowledge their input and invite others to share, e.g., "Let's hear from someone who hasn't spoken yet."

Respectfully redirecting participation balances the group without shaming the dominant participant.

A peer reports feeling hopeless and mentions having a plan to end their life. What should the peer educator do first?

Answer: Stay with the student and connect them immediately to crisis or emergency services

Imminent risk of harm overrides confidentiality and requires immediate professional or emergency referral.

A student is not yet thinking about changing their behavior and sees no problem. Which stage of change are they in?

Answer: Precontemplation

Precontemplation is the stage in which a person is not considering change within the foreseeable future.

Which question is the best example of an open-ended question?

Answer: How has stress been affecting your week?

Open-ended questions invite elaboration rather than a yes/no or single-word answer.

What is the primary purpose of summarizing at the end of a peer helping conversation?

Answer: To pull together key points, check understanding, and transition to next steps

Summaries consolidate what was shared, confirm accuracy, and help move toward action or closure.

In the OARS model used in peer conversations, what does the "A" stand for?

Answer: Affirming

OARS stands for Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries.

A student says, "I guess I drink a lot, but everyone does here." Which peer educator response best reflects motivational interviewing?

Answer: It sounds like you're noticing your drinking, and also that it feels normal around you.

A double-sided reflection acknowledges both sides of the student's ambivalence without confrontation.