Question

Individuals in a mental health clubhouse program are participating in a social skills training group focused on learning skills for meeting someone for the first time. The participants have completed the step in which they performed the role-play as it most recently occurred, without trying to use the most effective social skills. What is the NEXT action the OT should take when using a responsive social skills training protocol?

Answer 1

The next action in a responsive social skills training protocol after initial role-play is to provide feedback, engage in a collective discussion, demonstrate desired social skills, and encourage re-role-play incorporating effective skills.

Step-by-step explanation:

Once the mental health clubhouse program participants have completed the role-play step without focusing on using effective social skills, the next action in a responsive social skills training protocol would generally involve a discussion and feedback phase. This involves the occupational therapist providing constructive feedback on the role-play to highlight what was done well and what areas could be improved. Additionally, it would be beneficial to engage in a collective discussion where participants can analyze their performances, suggest improvements, and learn from each other's experiences. Following this, it could be helpful to provide a demonstration of the desired social skills or even re-role-play the scenario utilizing the newly discussed effective skills. This integrated approach to social skills training helps participants refine their skills in a supportive, collaborative learning environment.