Asking for The clinician asked James permission many times throughout the scenario, this

was done by asking to talk about his daily oral hygiene routine and how
Permission - brushing played into that in order to help him come up with some ways to
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identify if it was improve, permission was asked – “is it okay if I show you a study on brushing
times” and “would it be okay if I showed you the toothbrush with a timer”
completed and
how?

Use of open- The clinician used open-ended questions by asking James to describe what his
daily routine consists of/what it looks like, and asking -
ended questions
“How long do you use the toothbrush each time you brush.”
Provide an
“What do you know about how long you should brush.”
example
“What are some ways you think you could do that.”

Reflective The clinician demonstrates reflective listening by allowing James to talk about
his routine and summarizing by repeating back what they discussed, showing
Listening understanding of his busy schedule and how this may affect his brushing
schedule at nighttime – feeling too tired or not having enough time to do so.
How was this
demonstrated
provide an
example.

Provide The clinician provides affirmations to the client by positively reinforcing clients
consistent brushing habits in the morning despite the inconsistency at
Affirmation nighttime. “You are very committed to brushing in the morning”, positive
feedback will enhance chances of James following through with the action
How was this plan.
done in the
video?

Create a plan of Suggests a plan of action by introducing an electric toothbrush with a timer,
and something to be able to show when and where to brush
action.
Plans for improving/try to increase brushing time - being more conscientious
with brushing in all areas of mouth, 2 minutes in part by timing brushing
during commercial breaks at home
What was the
plan of action?
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