Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor

INTERVIEW/OBERVATION INSTRUCTIONS
Conduct an interview of at least 10 questions with a person/couple that currently classifies themselves as the following:Married
Separated
Divorced
Divorced and Remarried
Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor **You may also observe Family Court answering at least 10 questions via observation.When formulating questions, think of what would be beneficial information for you to know as a counselor working with individuals in a marriage and family session. The questions must be open-ended considering implications such as the role of religion, cultural influences, environment, family of origin, finances, children, etc. You may use information from our texts/videos to help you formulate questions (remember to cite/reference information using APA format when needed). Explain the assignment requirements to potential interviewees before conducting the interview giving an example question. Remember to be sensitive to your interviewee as some discussions may elicit painful or strong emotions.
The body of the paper must be 3-5 pages and contain a general summary of the interview along with your personal reaction/what youve learned.
First 2-4 pages- Include an introduction of the person interviewed (marital status, occupation, education, etc.) with permission of the interviewee. This portion should be no longer than half a page and does not count as part of your 10 questions.
The bulk of your paper will highlight key points of the interview. Ensure that your paper is not merely a list of answers, but a well thought out, organized summary of your interview.
After your summary, conclude by reflecting upon and analyzing the interviewees statements/experiences to identify a common theme within the interview (i.e. loss, miscommunication, loneliness, perseverance, faith, etc.) explaining how and why you chose this theme. Reaction Page-The last page of your paper will consist of your reaction to the interview including what you deem as beneficial information as a counselor, what you learned through this process, and how faith has an impact on your reaction. **The full transcript of the interview (questions and answers) must be submitted in writing as an appendix to the paper. Proper APA format must be followed; however, an Abstract and Reference Page are not required for this assignment.