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Co-assessing risk

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David and Christy “Co-assessing risk” Video Introduction: As David explores Christy's options with her, she indicates that moving back in with John is not on the table. David is curious to learn more about John's interactions with Christy because regardless of whether they reconcile, he may continue to be involved in their lives as their daughter Cristelle's father. In this sense, David is assessing risk. What is it about the way he does this that merits the title “Co-assessing?” How does David draw out a detailed account of both Christy's observations, but also her reflections on safety and the possible merits of reunification with John? What questions help to move from vague generalizations to concrete examples? What aspects of this practice might you have done similarly/differently? Video Analysis: Like most therapeutic exchanges, conversations focused on evaluating risk can accomplish more than one thing simultaneously. Here David is learning more about the risk of violence based on past history, but also helping Christy to consolidate her commitment to keeping her daughter safe. Rather than taking Christy's pronouncements at face value, David invites her to in effect justify them further by naming the values underlying her decisions. In situations where a lack of clarity regarding those fundamental values could lead to a drift towards a dangerous situation, this helps to ensure that Christy keeps her safety and her child's safety at the forefront. This is accomplished without needing to admonish Christy in a manner that could underestimate her own judgment.

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