Environment, Resources, and Tools

The practitioner:

• Creates a setting that promotes trust and open exchange.
• Selects an appropriate location to ensure confidentiality (e.g., soundproof room, absence of interruptions).
• Provides materials based on the needs of the caregiver(s) (e.g., information brochures, practical guides, relaxation materials, audiovisual equipment, etc.).
• Adjusts the environment or available resources in real time based on the reactions or needs expressed by the person or people receiving support during the intervention.
• Considers group dynamics (when support is provided in a group setting) to foster a harmonious atmosphere, constructive interactions, and a respectful environment.

The practitioner:

• Selects appropriate clinical tools to collect accurate data as part of the caregiver needs assessment.
• Uses clinical tools to support the analysis of complex situations, while identifying the main concern that leads caregivers to seek support and prioritizing intervention goals.
• Chooses tools that can promote change and align with caregivers’ needs and established intervention goals.
• Adapts tools to reflect caregivers’ cultural, linguistic, and social realities.
• Involves caregivers in the use of clinical tools by explaining their purpose and incorporating their perspectives to promote a collaborative process.