If a client is unmotivated to find work, how do you react?

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You've heard the phrase 'you can lead a horse to water but you can not make him drink.' This phrase rings true to you as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. If you've worked with a client like this go ahead and talk about it. Be sure to stay upbeat and explain how you helped the client find their motivation. You may have been upset and discouraged yourself at the time that your client didn't want to find work, if that was the case don't show your anger during the interview.

"Not off of my clients are on board with finding employment, and that's ok. When these clients are ready, they contact me so we can work together. In the meantime, "‹I center my efforts on the individuals that are ready to find work."

"I can't force anyone to get a job because then it would be my goal and not theirs. I would provide the tools and provide the support but would have to sit back and allow them to tell me when they are ready."

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"Delve into their interests. Discuss related positions, & how earning money in those positions could make it easier &/or more fun to engage in. This sometimes starts w/self determination. I have worked w/a a few ppl who don't have an answer when asked, "what do you like?" If this is the case; there is no reason to work for it."

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This is a great start, but it may be helpful to share how you build rapport with your clients and how you connect with them around interests, hobbies, motivations, etc. What has this actually looked like for you in your current work?

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How to Answer: If a client is unmotivated to find work, how do you react?

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15. If a client is unmotivated to find work, how do you react?

How to Answer

You've heard the phrase 'you can lead a horse to water but you can not make him drink.' This phrase rings true to you as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. If you've worked with a client like this go ahead and talk about it. Be sure to stay upbeat and explain how you helped the client find their motivation. You may have been upset and discouraged yourself at the time that your client didn't want to find work, if that was the case don't show your anger during the interview.

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1st Answer Example

"Not off of my clients are on board with finding employment, and that's ok. When these clients are ready, they contact me so we can work together. In the meantime, "‹I center my efforts on the individuals that are ready to find work."

Written by Heather Douglass

2nd Answer Example

"I can't force anyone to get a job because then it would be my goal and not theirs. I would provide the tools and provide the support but would have to sit back and allow them to tell me when they are ready."

Written by Heather Douglass

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"Delve into their interests. Discuss related positions, & how earning money in those positions could make it easier &/or more fun to engage in. This sometimes starts w/self determination. I have worked w/a a few ppl who don't have an answer when asked, "what do you like?" If this is the case; there is no reason to work for it."

Stephanie's Feedback

This is a great start, but it may be helpful to share how you build rapport with your clients and how you connect with them around interests, hobbies, motivations, etc. What has this actually looked like for you in your current work?

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