Affirm, Share, Ask Cycles for Person-Centered Communication and Counseling

This video series demonstrates the Affirm, Share, Ask Cycles for Person-Centered Communication and Counseling. These videos, which present brief provider-client interactions, are intended for sexual and reproductive health staff who interface with clients in a clinical setting (e.g., clinical services providers, nurses, health educators). 

The RHNTC developed this video series in partnership with Envision Sexual and Reproductive Health and features Patty Cason, MS, FNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Joely Pritzker, MS, FNP, Family Nurse Practitioner. 

Time: 30 minutes

Certificate of Completion: No

Affirm or Acknowledge with Empathy and Validation

This video demonstrates the first A in an ASA cycle, which is Affirming or Acknowledging the client. It shows two ways to do this: demonstrating empathy and validation.

Affirm or Acknowledge by Finding Agreement and Pointing Out Health-Supporting Behaviors

This video demonstrates the first A in an ASA Cycle, which is Affirming or Acknowledging the client. It shows two ways to do this: finding agreement and pointing out health-supporting behaviors.

Basic Counseling Skills Video Series #3: SHARE Information 

This video focuses on the S in an ASA Cycle, which is sharing information in a way that prioritizes health literacy. It includes use of plain language, visual aids, tactile aids, natural frequencies, and common denominators.

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Basic Counseling Skills Video Series #4: ASK Open-ended, Focused Questions

This video focuses on the second A in an ASA cycle, which is asking open-ended, focused questions.

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Basic Counseling Skills Video Series #5: Reflective Listening

This video demonstrates Reflective Listening, which is a type of ASA cycle.

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