Gerard Egan

Gerard Egan

1. SOLER

   • S - square
   • O - open posture
   • L - lean forwards
   • E - eye contact
   • R - relax

2. Three Stage Model

   • 1) The Current Scenario
     • -Story -Blind Spots -Leverage
       • how the helper does this
         • be an active listener
         • Demonstrate; unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy
         • Paraphase (restate the story to check your understand
         • Reflect feelings (check you understand how the person feels)
   • 2) The Preferred Scenario
     • -Possibilities -Change Angenda -Commitment
     • how the helper does this
       • Continue to use skills from stage 1
       • Communicate a deeper understanding through increasing empathy and congruence
       • Help the service user to set SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time scaled
   • 3) Action
     • - Possible Actions - Best Fit - Plan
     • how the helper does this
       • Continue to use skills from stages 1 and 2
       • Help the service user to evaluate their actions y considering advantages and disadvantges
       • Decided on actions that will lead to the desired outcomes