Exploratory Questions
| Axis | Domain | Threat or Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical | Symptoms | Are you suffering? What causes you the most distress/frustration? If we could relieve one thing, what would that be? Do your symptoms upset or embarrass you? |
| Functions | What does X keep you from doing? What could you do if X was not so bad? What do you fear you might have to give up? What is it like for you to depend on others? | |
| Sociocultural | Roles | Who else is affected by your X? Who else are you worried about because of your X? In what areas of life are you falling short due to X? What roles have you had to give up? |
| Relationships | How has X changed how you relate to others? What is happening at home, work, XYZ? Do you feel you’re letting others down because of X? Is X impacting your marriage? Parenting? Friendships? | |
| Psychobehavioral | Emotions | How does having X make you feel? What are your biggest worries? Are you angry/depressed about X? Do you feel guilty about X? |
| Thoughts | What thoughts weigh upon your mind? In your mind, what accounts for X? What concerns you the most about X? What do you imagine as the worst-case scenario? | |
| Existential | Narrative | How do you see this all working out? How has X changed what you expect out of life? How does having X change who you are? What does X mean for you now? In the future? |
| Worldview | Do you have any spiritual concerns? What or who do you want to blame for all this? What conflicts have emerged from your experience with X? What is the worst thing about your current situation? |