1-First Interview “Michael: Scenario 1”
NARRATOR: Michael is a fourth-grade student who recently moved from Nebraska to California with his family, and seems to be struggling with the change.
FEMALE SPEAKER: Hey, Michael. How’s it going?
MICHAEL: OK, I guess.
FEMALE SPEAKER: You enjoying California, all the sun and warm weather? I’m sure it’s different than what you’re used to.
MICHAEL: Yeah, the weather is OK. I miss the snow in Nebraska, though. FEMALE SPEAKER: I can see that. We don’t see snow in LA.
MICHAEL: Yeah, I wish it did snow. Then, maybe we could have brought my dog.
FEMALE SPEAKER: You had a dog in Nebraska? What kind?
MICHAEL: A husky. His name is Macio. My mom said he wouldn’t do well in California. It’s too warm here. He’s staying with my auntie in Nebraska now.
FEMALE SPEAKER: I guess you’re pretty lonely then, here without your pal Macio, huh?
MICHAEL: Yeah, I really miss having a dog. I wish we could go back for Macio.
2-First Interview “Lucille: Scenario 2”
NARRATOR: Lucille, the dean of students at a prestigious university, has been in the media spotlight due to a cheating scandal on campus. One of the faculty members in question is a personal friend of hers.
FEMALE SPEAKER: I just don’t know how much longer I can take this. The pressure, it’s coming at me from all sides. My friend and colleague is accused of helping a student cheat and thinks I had something to do with exposing her. She thinks I threw her under the bus to save face. Meanwhile, my colleagues think I’m part of a cover up. Everything I say and do is scrutinized. How am I supposed to get out of this with my friendship and reputation intact?
FEMALE SPEAKER: I know this must be very stressful for you. What’s your greatest fear?
FEMALE SPEAKER: I’m afraid my students will lose faith in me. It’s taken me so long to gain their trust and respect. And to lose it over something I have nothing to do with, it’s very unsettling. How do I get them back on my side?
-Imagine that you are a human services professional who has been asked to take over the second interview with the individuals in the scenarios.
Name the two scenarios you selected by name of the “interviewee.”
For each of these two individuals, explain two psychological first aid interviewing strategies that you would apply for their situation.
For each individual, write two interview questions that demonstrate what you have learned about interviewing individuals in crisis.
Justify why these questions demonstrate effective interviewing skills for individuals in crisis.
Focus on techniques for working with individuals who have faced crises and how strategies for interviewing these individuals would differ from more traditional interview techniques.
