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Appendix DGATHERING DATAI. TWO KINDS OF DATA-- to be gathered for and during the counseling interview:A. Non-verbal communicationThis would be derived from appearance, clothing worn, signs of embarrassment,tension noted, blushes, evasion, redirection of conversation, nervousness, etc. It mightbe evident in the person’s breath, in a clammy handshake indicating anxiety or fear, andother indicators of the person’s present state. Body language is a often as tothe person’sB. Verbal communicationThis relies primarily upon questioning --- verbally or in written form. It is usuallymore substantive and more specific than non-verbal communication.II. METHODS OF GATHERING DATAA. Printed forms1. Personal Data Inventory2. Discovering problem patterns3. Form: “Why Do I DO as I Do, and Feel as I Feel?”4. Problem solution sheet5. Marital questionnaire6. Financial profile sheet7. Weekly counseling recordB. Questions1. Using leading questions, like:• What is your problem as you see it?• What brings you here?• What have you done about it?• What do you want me to do?• What are your expectations?• Is there any other information we should know?• Have you gone to other counselors? Who?note: Using what questions rather than why questions will bring forth facts and arouseless tension and hostility than the use of why questions.2. After those questions follow up with --• HOW? The purpose is to find our the way things have happened, that whichmay be in the background, or the mechanics of something.©2000, Revival in the Home Ministries 75