2.2 Tip #1 for Socratic Questioning

Tip #1 for Socratic Questioning

1. Identify the patient’s belief and gain a better understanding for their basis for it.

Example:

Patient belief: “It’s my fault that I was sexually assaulted”.

Socratic lines of questioning: 

• “Tell me, exactly how was this your fault?”
• “What exactly do you think you should have done differently?”
• “If this had happened to your loved one, would you think it was their fault, too?”