Sentence Completion Therapy Worksheet
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What is the theory behind this Sentence Completion Therapy Worksheet?
Sentence completion is a technique used in psychotherapy to elicit responses from clients that provide important information related to their personality. The client completes an incomplete sentence using the provided prompts. There are no right or wrong answers. Each client responds according to their personality and life experiences. This gives the therapist an insight into the inner workings of their mind without having to ask directly about it.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will provide sentence prompts related to the self. It will give the client the opportunity to explore some important aspects of themselves, information that can also be vital for the therapist or counsellor for further probing.
How to use the worksheet?
This worksheet can be used in the beginning sessions to gather vital information about the client that can be helpful in planning the treatment process and setting treatment goals. Instruct the client to complete the sentences using the given prompts.