Paraphrasing

1. A Latina mother talking to the school social worker about her eight-year-old son:

"My son, Juanito, has a learning disability. He has a hard time in school. I know his teachers are frustrated with him, but I don't think they are doing enough to help him. We've been in this country for three years; there have been a lot of changes in his life."

A. Identify the key points in the client's message:

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ii.

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B. State your paraphrased response:

2. A 14-year-old middle school student talking to the school social worker:

"I hate the way Mr. Jones, my social studies teacher talks to me. He thinks that I am stupid. He picks on me and the other kids have noticed it too. I don't trust him."

A. Identify the key points in the client's message:

i.

ii.

iii.

B. State your paraphrased response: