ASWB/LCSW Mnemonic

First and Next Questions Mnemonic

FAREAFI

what does the F in FAREAFI stand for?

First the Feelings of the client acknowledged

What does the A in FAREAFI stand for?

Assess

What does the R in FAREAFI stand for?

Refer

What does the E in FAREAFI stand for?

Educate

What does the last A in FAREAFI stand for?

Advocate

What does the last F in FAREAFI stand for?

Facilitate

What does the I in FAREAFI stand for?

Intervene

Best and Most Questions Mnemonic

RASPIRINS

What does the first R in RASPIRINS stand for?

Build Rapport/Acknowledge client

What does the first A in RASPIRINS stand for?

Assess

What does the first S in RASPIRINS stand for?

Start where client is

What does the P in RASPIRINS stand for?

Protect Life

What does the first I in RASPIRINS stand for?

Intoxicated, do not treat, REFER

What does the second R in RASPIRINS stand for?

Rule out medical issues

What does the second I in RASPIRINS stand for?

Informed Consent

What does the N in RASPIRINS stand for?

Non-judgmental stance

What does the last S in RASPIRINS stand for?

Support client self-determination