2nd session will be with parents only.

Welcome back and rapport
Family Evaluation Begins
Complete Genogram, if not completed last session.
- Introduce and Explain the Genogram.
- Then complete genogram. 1 counselor draws the genogram, the other can assist with questions. Look for trends, patterns, ask questions about clarifications. Use any opportunities for learning more about family system.
- *** Sometimes there will be no time for the genogram depending on the PP and GOALS. This is ok, you can do it next session.
Begin Individual Interviews with Parents
- Be prepared to arrange for additional breakout rooms
- One co-therapist goes with each parent (20-30 minutes)
Prepare for the upcoming break and holidays. Help them to anticipate what that might look like for them.
Explore coping mechanisms and referrals during winter break
Let them know about School-Based Family Collaborations with Family
- Inter and Intra Agency Collaborations
- Get Release/Exchange of Information for collateral contacts (if needed) for next week
Summarization- Give a good summarization of the session from beginning to end.
Closing- Remind family of Winter break of 6 weeks and when family sessions will resume.