Screening and Interviewing – Address Basic Needs & Build Rapport

Dive into the crucial first steps of client interviews with Cris Perez as he demonstrates how to address basic needs and build rapport. This video, part of a four-part series on screening and interviewing, showcases Cris’s approach to easing fears, explaining confidentiality and mandated reporting, and inviting client questions. This video was developed by compiling various client experiences and follows a survivor who was referred to the organization by a church acquaintance.

Instead of using a screening tool, Cris chooses a client interview in hopes to minimize discomfort and empower the client to steer the conversation and focus on their own priorities. Learn how prioritizing clients’ needs sets the stage for effective assessments and positive client outcomes.