Assignment 1: Counseling Session Analysis

There are various assessment tools obtainable for assessing the needs for patients or clients. The addiction professional uses assessment instruments as one component of the counseling/treatment process taking into account the client’s personal and cultural background. The assessment process promotes the well-being of individual clients or groups (NAADAC, 2015). This process helps determine how much and what kind of treatment your client needs. It is important to be aware of different types of assessments as well as being familiar with how they work in each situation. As we assess George we will use two different assessment tools to give as an example of how to assesss the needs of this client.

The client stated he came to counseling because he wanted to work on relieving some of his stress. Throughout the sessions, the source of his stress changed. During the first session, he was having a conflict within his friend group. In the first and second session, the client mentioned feeling responsible for his friends and family. In the second session, he was feeling stressed because of his amount of school work, particularly midterm exams. Although he stated he was doing well, he was not meeting his expectations. To meet his expectations, the client mentioned not practicing proper self-care. In the third session, the client’s stress was a result of his relationship with his girlfriend. He expressed not being satisfied with the quantity and quality of the time they were spending

As I arrive into the office the receptionist informs me that my new client has arrived. I greet him and ask him to follow me. In the office I introduce myself and ask him how he is doing today. He seems to have a positive outlook on things. I inform him that his visit today will take no more than an hour. First and foremost I have him read and sign off the consent form. Next I inform the client about privacy and confidentially. I also let him know it is okay to stop me and ask any questions. Lastly, although he has allowed his previous therapist to share his chart with me, I confirm with him once again if it is okay for me to take a look. The client agrees and I begin to conduct his assessment.

to request that she meet with this writer to discuss her current counseling non-compliance status and how she is refusing to schedule an individual session. Counselor told her that she signed a notice of counseling non-compliance letter and if she failed to schedule an individual session by 1/22/16, she faces possible a discharge from the AMS program. Pt. agreed to schedule an individual session by stating, “I’m going to schedule something tomorrow. I’m sorry. I got a lot on my mind.”

Meeting is arranged for Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Client continues to report not even her coordinator she gave him a copy of her psychosocial and psychiatric evaluation. She also mentions that her coordinator is requesting for client to be removed from his

The client?s wife asked him to seek help and made the appointment with a VA psychiatrist as well as myself (LCSW) and took him to his initial appointments.

On 7/11/2015, CM did a visual and had client come to the social service office. CM completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting client appears to be wear out, and tired. She was constantly throbbing her forehead, like if she was having headache. CM inquires what the problem is. Client replies “she doesn’t like the shelter food and sometimes she doesn’t eat” CM advised the client to eat and nourished her body. CM also observed that client is depressed but she continues to refuse medical referral to see a psychiatrist and medical doctor. Client continues to mention her son who is in foster care, and the physical altercation she sustained many months ago here at this shelter. CM mentioned to the client she was a transferred from another shelter due to physical altercation, CM continues to relate to the client she

First, we will examine my initial clinical note on 8/15/16 with client, Rhonda Smith, session one. During this first session, I collected Rhonda’s demographic and intake information (Murphy & Dillon, 2015; Reamer, 2001). This included a signed consent for treatment, which we reviewed and all her questions were answered, as well as signed medical releases for previous therapy and agency records, i.e., DVIS, CPS, CASA, that will be requested (Murphy & Dillon, 2015; Reamer, 2001). Additionally, she was informed about HIPAA, patient privacy rights, billing practices, professional boundaries and expectations, and how to contact me during business hours, and after-hours crisis lines, and on-call assistance phone numbers for resources if it is outside of my business hours (Murphy & Dillon, 2015).

Interventions provided during this service: WYP patiently waited for the client to walk out of class to the parking lot, but did not see the client for about 25 minutes. WYP proceed to call the client's foster father. The foster father attempted to contact the school to get an update on the client. The foster father called the WYP back and informed him, the youth just walked up to the home. WYP proceed to drive to the client's home. WYP discussed with the client about the meeting. The client informed the WYP he waited for a while, but did not see the WYP and left. The client informed the WYP he got to school at 8:30AM and stayed for an hour. WYP informed the client, if that is true, then the time, as of now, should not be 9:40AM. It takes the client about 25 to 30 minutes to walk home. WYP encouraged the client to be honest. WYP will assist the client to get a watch, in order for the client to keep track of time. WYP dropped off a sleeping for the client (the client is going camping in mid July).

While administering the Biopsychosocial Assessment, the intern learned much. She learned the importance of putting herself in her client’s shoes. This allowed her to understand

Treatment is at the discretion of the client, should a client feel it is time to terminate services, it is their right to do so unless therapy is court-ordered. Therapy can be a vulnerable experience for an individual. A client has the right to be treated ethically without abuse, exploitation, and percipience. Regardless of a client’s orientation, culture, religion, socioeconomic status or education they are to be treated with respect and grandeur. Also, should a client be dissatisfied during treatment they are allowed to report a grievance if they feel their needs are not being met or any other concern that arises that a client feels their therapist is not acknowledging. Furthermore, if at any time a client requests their records, a therapist is obligated to provide what has been documented during sessions and given to the client.

The client met with his counselor for his one on one session discuss his progress in the program and to do a follow-up of on his treatment plan goals. the client at this time is doing well in the program he has made some improvement and is learning to apply the coping skills he has learned here in the program. Client at times would ask for help from his counselor to deal with negative emotions , and he and counselor would sit down down process what he was thinking and why. In addition he had told his counselor, that he was diagnosis with ADHD years ago but stop taking the medications about 2 years ago. Counselor asked client did he feel like he needed to see a therapy for this issues , client stated no.Client was asked to find ways of dealing

The goal of a counselor or my session is to help the client identify the problem that effecting her. Here is to offer techniques and strategies for dealing with her issues. Incorporate techniques and skill to the client. The goal to client is to get help for the student to learning how to cope with other I used a positive feedback. . I begin to focus on the behavior of student during the session. The counselor should make the session a two way communication process to find a solution to the problem.

While all therapy sessions can potential evoke a wide range of emotions which can be experienced a different levels of intensity, displays of emotions at a highly intense level amongst others in either group or family therapy can be provoking to other participants in a manner that may result in verbal to physical exchanges. Another challenge to group and family sessions versus individual sessions, would facilitating the conversation flow so that everyone has change to speak their concerns and receive a relatively equal amount of time and attention during the session; whereas in individual sessions the main focus of the session is centered on the person.

Solid preparation is essential for an effective one hour counseling session. The counselor should review all pertinent information and have a flexible structure for each counseling session. This includes: the purpose of the counseling session, past sessions, recent observations about the client, identification of current issues, main points of discussion, and the development of a plan of action. The counselor should focus on specific and objective topics during the session and maintain a plan of action with clear, obtainable goals.