This is another great example of maintaining a pleasant tone and demeanor while administering the test. It's important that clients hear no hint of judgment when they give an incorrect answer.
This was another great video showing how to properly administer the MMSE-2 assessment. I believe that anxiety can impact a client's ability to remember certain things, such as the three words the counselor said to remember. This actually happened to me before. It is important for counselors to take into account how other factors can impact a client's assessment score.
As taken from the MMSE page, "It is important not to allow your administration of this test to be affected by your perception of why the patient may have responded incorrectly or not at all. That is, the examination should be conducted without the examiner modifying the scoring by assumptions of whether or not the individual was motivated, paying attention, or could understand." Important to bring your way of being into following specific assessment instructions. Love the "Write about where you live" part!
While practicing using this assessment, I wish i had first come across this video. I understand it is normal to feel nervous in practice on the first try, but this would have been a great example to use to feel more comfortable. Great video!
I agree! I thought I knew what I was doing during my intake interview because of the practice in class but seeing a professional do it feels different.
I remember Dr. Grande mentioning in class to give the client another attempt if they have gotten it incorrectly the first time, and I like how that was demonstrated in the beginning, allowing the client to correct her mistake. It was clear that this client had a higher level of cognitive impairment when compared to the first client. I like being able to see the comparisons/differences amongst clients when administering this test.
This video was helpful in observing how to administer this exam to someone with a more severe cognitive impairment than the previous video and again is useful in observing how to approach and respond to the difficulties that client's may experience while answering questions.
+Jacklin Skibicki I like being able to see this exam administered to clients with different severity levels, it helps to give a feel for what we may encounter in the future.
As always, Dr. Grande's assessment style is very neutral and calm. It's a great example to work from, especially with assessments such as these measuring cognitive impairment. Any negative reaction could throw off the whole test and the test-taker's drive.
it was good to see how Dr. Grande responded or did not respond to incorrect answers. He again maintained a neutral expression and just kept moving forward with giving no indication that she answered incorrectly.
This exam was a little more difficult for the client. I like that Dr. Grande told the client something specific to write instead leaving it up to the client. This could have added some extra stress on the client if she had to think of what to write.
I liked Dr. Grande's ability to stay neutral and moving through the test despite the errors. You couldn't tell what he was thinking one way or the other. I also liked seeing how he handled her not knowing what to write when it came to writing a sentence. I always wonder how much we can clarify for the client in situations like these.
"Lauren" clearly had more impairments than the client in the first video. Some of Lauren's answers were clearly incorrect, but Dr. Grande remained neutral and did not react to her responses in his facial expressions.
I liked the counselor's ability to not judge or correct the client when she answered the question wrong or generally. I also liked how he remained neutral throughout the entire session.
After seeing a few of these videos now, it is good to know that it does not take very long to administer this test. Dr. Grande used a warm even robe whether the client was accurate or not.
I agree. Sometimes when I am looking at an assessment, and am not sure how long it should take to administer. Having these videos as examples are especially helpful in that aspect.
I liked that this video showed someone that had more of a cognitive impairment than the previous video. It is important to keep a neutral expression even if the client is giving an incorrect answer.
This is a good point. I think it's difficult to remain neutral when a client gives a wrong answer. I appreciated how in this video Dr.Grande showed patience and it seemed like his patience was able to assist the client in feeling at ease to continue with the assessment.
I think you hit the nail on the head here that even though a client may not seem to have a cognitive impairment, this is a counselor bias. Dr. Grande seemed helpful to the client in providing the assessment at a pace that was beneficial for the client.
+Michelle Robinson I wonder how you would choose between this and other short cognitive impairment measures. They all seem very similar across the various videos and class experiences.
This is another video that reminded me of the previous video with Lauren (Renee). However, she did appear to be slightly less impaired in this one. This version was slightly different than the other video, and the counselor seemed slightly more animated in this one with the client.
Again, Dr.Grande, remained neutral and did not give feedback even when the client responded incorrectly. That's something that I am going to have to practice, as I think I would unintentionally give feedback.
+Mandy Moore I am also going to need practice on not giving feedback. I feel as though it comes naturally so I am going to have to be aware of my verbal and non verbal reactions.
+Mandy Moore I also like how he concludes the testing without hinting towards what he evaluated... such as, 'great job' etc. He thanks her and moves on.
I appreciate how there are videos demonstrate different versions of the mini mental because while they are similar, there are some differences. Also, it was nice to be able to see what mild cognitive impairment would look like with this assessment.
This is another great example of maintaining a pleasant tone and demeanor while administering the test. It's important that clients hear no hint of judgment when they give an incorrect answer.
This was another great video showing how to properly administer the MMSE-2 assessment. I believe that anxiety can impact a client's ability to remember certain things, such as the three words the counselor said to remember. This actually happened to me before. It is important for counselors to take into account how other factors can impact a client's assessment score.
As taken from the MMSE page,
"It is important not to allow your administration of this test to be affected by your perception of why the patient may have responded incorrectly or not at all. That is, the examination should be conducted without the examiner modifying the scoring by assumptions of whether or not the individual was motivated, paying attention, or could understand."
Important to bring your way of being into following specific assessment instructions. Love the "Write about where you live" part!
While practicing using this assessment, I wish i had first come across this video. I understand it is normal to feel nervous in practice on the first try, but this would have been a great example to use to feel more comfortable. Great video!
I agree! I thought I knew what I was doing during my intake interview because of the practice in class but seeing a professional do it feels different.
I remember Dr. Grande mentioning in class to give the client another attempt if they have gotten it incorrectly the first time, and I like how that was demonstrated in the beginning, allowing the client to correct her mistake. It was clear that this client had a higher level of cognitive impairment when compared to the first client. I like being able to see the comparisons/differences amongst clients when administering this test.
+Candace Fernandez I also agree that it was helpful to see the comparison between the levels of cognitive impairment.
This video was helpful in observing how to administer this exam to someone with a more severe cognitive impairment than the previous video and again is useful in observing how to approach and respond to the difficulties that client's may experience while answering questions.
+Jacklin Skibicki I like being able to see this exam administered to clients with different severity levels, it helps to give a feel for what we may encounter in the future.
As always, Dr. Grande's assessment style is very neutral and calm. It's a great example to work from, especially with assessments such as these measuring cognitive impairment. Any negative reaction could throw off the whole test and the test-taker's drive.
I appreciate these videos! Dr. Grande did a great job as an administrator of the MMSE-2.
While watching Dr. Grande, I am reminded to stay consistent with my speak and the flow of the test.
I agree! It's so important to be consistant with the test. I think it's something that take practice.
very succinct and concise. i liked the way Doc remained composed and even toned during the session regardless of her answers.
I agree Don. The counselor was relaxed, but not too relaxed and did not show one sign of judgement.
it was good to see how Dr. Grande responded or did not respond to incorrect answers. He again maintained a neutral expression and just kept moving forward with giving no indication that she answered incorrectly.
This was a great video helping us to see what we may encounter in the future and how to react in a non judgmental way.
I agree, Dr. Grande also did a great job remaining non-judgmental in his body language and vocal tone.
Great video! This is another valuable accompaniment to the coursework.
This exam was a little more difficult for the client. I like that Dr. Grande told the client something specific to write instead leaving it up to the client. This could have added some extra stress on the client if she had to think of what to write.
I liked Dr. Grande's ability to stay neutral and moving through the test despite the errors. You couldn't tell what he was thinking one way or the other. I also liked seeing how he handled her not knowing what to write when it came to writing a sentence. I always wonder how much we can clarify for the client in situations like these.
+Kimberly Kelly I, too, questioned how to respond if we could help the client in those types of situations. Good video to answer our question!
"Lauren" clearly had more impairments than the client in the first video. Some of Lauren's answers were clearly incorrect, but Dr. Grande remained neutral and did not react to her responses in his facial expressions.
+Rachel Foster I agree the client was off on many of her answers, but the counselor remained calm and consistent.
Great video. Another good counseling demonstration.
Great video, another good example!
I liked the counselor's ability to not judge or correct the client when she answered the question wrong or generally. I also liked how he remained neutral throughout the entire session.
He definitely was neutral and non-judgmental. He administered the assessment well.
Good stuff. He kept it neutral and non-judgmental.
After seeing a few of these videos now, it is good to know that it does not take very long to administer this test. Dr. Grande used a warm even robe whether the client was accurate or not.
I agree. Sometimes when I am looking at an assessment, and am not sure how long it should take to administer. Having these videos as examples are especially helpful in that aspect.
Great Video! Dr. Grande was non judgmental of the client and kept a neutral face.
I liked that this video showed someone that had more of a cognitive impairment than the previous video. It is important to keep a neutral expression even if the client is giving an incorrect answer.
This is a good point. I think it's difficult to remain neutral when a client gives a wrong answer. I appreciated how in this video Dr.Grande showed patience and it seemed like his patience was able to assist the client in feeling at ease to continue with the assessment.
I think you hit the nail on the head here that even though a client may not seem to have a cognitive impairment, this is a counselor bias. Dr. Grande seemed helpful to the client in providing the assessment at a pace that was beneficial for the client.
As this video is similar to other videos showing MMSE being administered it is helpful to see different clients' responses.
+Michelle Robinson I agree. It is good to see various clients' responses because all clients will react differently.
+Michelle Robinson I wonder how you would choose between this and other short cognitive impairment measures. They all seem very similar across the various videos and class experiences.
This is another video that reminded me of the previous video with Lauren (Renee). However, she did appear to be slightly less impaired in this one. This version was slightly different than the other video, and the counselor seemed slightly more animated in this one with the client.
Sometimes it has been difficult to detect the impairment of the client in other videos.
Again, Dr.Grande, remained neutral and did not give feedback even when the client responded incorrectly. That's something that I am going to have to practice, as I think I would unintentionally give feedback.
+Mandy Moore I am also going to need practice on not giving feedback. I feel as though it comes naturally so I am going to have to be aware of my verbal and non verbal reactions.
+Mandy Moore I also like how he concludes the testing without hinting towards what he evaluated... such as, 'great job' etc. He thanks her and moves on.
I appreciate how there are videos demonstrate different versions of the mini mental because while they are similar, there are some differences. Also, it was nice to be able to see what mild cognitive impairment would look like with this assessment.
+Melissa Clendaniel Agree it is helpful to see different versions to become familiar with.
Dr. Grande has a very nonjudgmental approach throughout and remains neutral, which is beneficial to a client.