Taking a History

Activity – Your Experiences

Identify three children you have seen in the course of your work who have had some areas of
difficulty.
1. How did you explore the issue in order to decide what action to take next?
If unsure check with the sessions that relate most closely to the child you saw and reflect on how your
actions could have been improved.

Reflect on one professional experience where your enquiries have unexpectedly brought up a
sensitive topic.
2. How did you handle the situation?

Enter your responses in the space below.

1. How did you explore the issue in order to decide what action to take next?

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2. How did you handle the situation?

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