Ed suffers from chronic mental illness and needs medications to maintain his mental health. Recently he went to several workshops on the use of supplements and vitamins to maintain mental health. He wants to discuss these ideas with his worker. He makes it clear that he is not really thinking of going off his prescriptions, but he would like to consider trying these supplements in addition to his medication. The worker says, “It sounds like you really got a lot out of that workshop.” Can Ed continue to explore the things he learned at the workshop with the worker?

Enhanced Blocked

Above are various scenarios illustrating workers’ responses in a variety of situations. Examine the responses in each case and decide whether the worker is blocking communication or enhancing it. Do the worker’s responses cut off further communication from the other person or seem to encourage the person to continue? Circle your answer after each vignette.