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The mother looked into the SSW eyes for some time and the facilitator responded by looking at her and she said, 'You know what my brother.'(the facilitator nodded his head and said) 'Go on l am listening.' Minimal encourager 'If l loses that guy, it means that is the end of me. I am a good mother, but the situation forces me to act like l am abandoning my children. Perception Prop 2. Needs and Behavior Prop 5. If l hears you correctly you are saying you can't live without the boyfriend. Basic Empathy She replied positively and the facilitator asked her if she has any ideas of looking for a job so that she didn't rely on someone. She said she has experience and references for working as a childminder and she is concentrating on looking for a job so that she can support her children. Strength based perspective. The facilitator said it was a good idea. Supporting. The SSW asked the mother what she was going to do if she wanted to sleep over at her boyfriend. She responded by saying she will never do a sleep over at him. The whole community was complaining about her conduct. She further said the community leaders had warned her against doing that. The facilitator told her incidences of rape are increasing because rapists use drugs and therefore it was highly risky to leave kids alone. Information giving. Paraphrase and expand. Need Assignment Help?