When clients rate their feelings of hope and motivation, which practice is being employed?

The process of clients rating their feelings of hope and motivation is characterized as scaling motivation. This practice involves using a numerical scale or visual representation to assess and understand the extent of a client's motivation or emotional state. By having clients rate their feelings on a scale, social workers can gauge the intensity of those feelings and track changes over time, which can inform interventions and goal-setting.

Scaling motivation often takes place in a conversational setting where clients reflect on their feelings and make decisions about where they stand on a continuum of motivation or hope. It provides a clear, structured way for clients to articulate their internal experiences, which can enhance self-awareness and facilitate discussions about their progress and challenges in therapy or support interventions. This technique is particularly useful for evaluating changes over time and can help empower clients by giving them a tool to express their feelings in a more measurable way.