ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on using various visually mediated and multimodal strategies to better engage clients who have not responded optimally to traditional verbal therapy. Learning principles derived from learning theory can inform the development of various interventions and strategies that therapists can use with their clients. The chapter discusses the fundamental elements of the mind stimulation therapy model, which provides a rationale for using visually aided and multimodal strategies with special clinical populations. Traditional therapy typically relies heavily on the auditory processing mode and may have limitations for certain clinical populations who present with compromised auditory processing and persistent psychiatric symptoms. Paper-and-pencil exercises can enhance therapist client's degree of participation in the therapeutic dialogue. The exercises can be used in various ways to explore therapist's client's interests, engage them in discussing various topics, help them to improve attention and concentration, and provide them with activities to assist them in thinking more clearly and working toward their individual goals.
