I Have The Privilege Of Work With Lucy

Allowing for our ethical codes of conduct, if the client is someone we feel we can proceed with, then as always, the first stage would be to develop a good rapport and gain the clients trust to develop an honest and open relationship with them. The client centred approach as always is the best method for this – to put the client at ease in a non-judgemental space where they can express their emotions and explore what it is they want to achieve with therapy. In giving the therapist an

Therapeutic communication techniques were used in obtaining information from Irene during the interview. A technique used was asking open-ended questions before proceeding with more specific ones. Questions encouraged Irene to discuss details on her own terms without being limited to one-worded responses (Taylor, Lillis & Lynn, 2015). By starting with general open-ended questions, the author gained an understanding of Irene’s current level of consciousness while building a relationship between the two parties (Weber & Farrell, 2016).

Due to Marks very depressed state, the initial interaction required a great deal of empathy and high degrees of compassion. When first engaging a client, it is important to be compassionate and empathetic and listen without interrupting, prompting or advising (Berg-Weger, 2013). Reflecting and summarizing content delivered in the session is a valuable way to let the client know that you are actively listening to what they are saying

Another factor that contributes to inadequate information is the client’s willingness to share aspects of themselves or their lives. With this in mind, developing a therapeutic relationship based on mutuality, empathy, trust, empowerment and respect is crucial, so the client is empowered to define themselves, their lives and their goals (Murphy & Dillon, 2015; Camargo, n.d.).

Having been recently introduced this style of therapy, I became curious to apply my newfound knowledge during the first session with my new client. Like most people, I learn best by doing. The literature that I have read describing MI has not been as descriptive of a real-life session as I would like for it to be. So, closely observing how a counselor guides a conversation with a client, paying meticulous attention to body language and nuanced facial expressions, has been tremendously helpful in my understanding of how these kind of interventions can

Within the case presentation, there was reflection on the different theories that could be applied in her intervention and how to use different elements of each, such as the miracle question to understand what the client wants out of therapy (DeJong & Kim Berg, 2013). It was on account of cumulative knowledge gained during previous coursework pertaining to cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) as well as the in-depth discussion of the narrative approach within the capstone class that had ultimately led to, while short term, some progress within the client’s care during her time of treatment prior to her move. The process of learning about how to engage the client had resulted in the start of a good therapeutic relationship where the client

Therefore in addition to speech therapy and occupational therapy, this author would also add developmental therapy to his individual education program. In his plan, we would focus on Dannon’s social and emotional skills, along with his communication skills, which are the main concerns of Ellen. The therapeutic methods recommended will focus on Dannon’s ability achieve the goals set. According to Walsh (2016) “The goals of intervention in solution-focused therapy are for clients to focus on concrete solutions to their problems or challenges, discover exceptions to their problems (times when they are not happening), become more aware of their strengths and resources, and learn to act and think differently.” (P.

She did not create any false expectation as to therapy and focused a lot of emotional pain of the client, which is another learning experience. For instance, when the therapist was being realistic about the improbability of changing the past yet possibility of reworking on emotions as a hopeful note:

Darryl was able to experience some empathy and self-awareness. Susan and Dolly’s non-verbal communication of indicating for the therapist to help the group was brought to the here and now. The dialogue between Susan and therapist would continue until Susan identifies her dismissive behavior towards Ali, Does Ali feel unheard when she continues to suggest medication? Does Ali feel like Susan is trying to fix him? The therapist would continue to use contract statements, such as “I wonder”, to help members come to their own conclusions; since they exhibit lack of personal insight and to illuminate how they make other members feel. As a facilitator during this session, I was aware of some counter transference of wanting to rescue Ali since he reminded me of my younger

Insoo Kim Berg used the solution focus therapy model to build solutions within each client and with the family as a while. By using their knowledge of the problem and the solution that they already had, she asked questions to help her dig deeper to find the exceptions to the problems. By asking the miracle question and scaling questions she could

There are a number of bridges and barriers to developing a therapeutic relationship with a patient and nursing communication is crucial to efficient provision of quality care for clients (Finke, 2008) I will ensure that Regina is psychologically prepared or her operation and discuss post-operative treatment such as a physiotherapy, agreeing on a treatment plan for the rehabilitation of her knee (Arnold and Underman Boggs

My client is vulnerable and in need have trust in our therapeutic relationship. Heather is generally not an outspoken person therefore I do not take her openness in my sessions for granted. Heather has expressed how much our sessions have helped her so far and that they have become an important part of her life.

The story is about a girl named Lucy, who is in detention, for beating up another girl. Lucy has always been a straight A student, but ever since she has become friends with Bethan, she has been doing some bad stuff, such as wearing blue eyeliner without her mother’s permission. Lucy wants to be accepted by one of the cool girls, so she tries to act tough, by hitting Penny, who used to be Lucy´s best friend. The reason Lucy hit her, is because Bethan told her to. Bethan is supposed to be Lucy´s best friend now, but really Bethan is just a bad influence on Lucy. Bethan is very controlling and dominating, and Lucy is okay with it because she is scared of what Bethan might think if she stands up for herself. While Lucy is in detention, she is

Palms trembling, seated down with her hands on top of her chest bidding to cease her heart palpitations, I became cognizant of her hyper vigilance. Stuttering, with caution and reluctance she confesses, "I have Anxiety." In efforts to relieve her from her stress, as a peer counselor, I instruct her to concentrate on her breathing exercises and try to openly discuss what is on her mind. I refrain from providing her with simple solutions.  Her physically debilitating symptoms were deeply rooted from her lived experience with mental health. My hand clenched onto hers until her symptoms gradually eased. She thanked me for providing her a safe space for her to confide in me, and said, “You saved me.” In this moment, and other shared experiences such as this one, I realized that being a caring guide in behavior health care would become a passion that I would one day strive to put into professional practice. I am confident that I have the experience, knowledge and passion to be an ideal Doctoral candidate in Psychology at Adler University.

He repeatedly insists that Lucy press charges against her attackers while she maintains her defence of saying he wasn’t there, and “you don’t know what happened” (134). With Lurie continuing to bombard her with commands to inform the authorities, Lucy finally offers an explanation for not wanting to go to the police: “ʻWhat if this is the price one has to pay for staying on? … They see me as owing something. They see themselves as debt collectors, tax collectors. Why should I be allowed to live here without paying? Perhaps that is what they tell themselves” (158). As suggested by Barnard, Lucy is “accept[ing] her fate as a symbol of the redistribution of power in post-apartheid Africa and sees her rapists as gathering apartheid debts”, as her attackers were black (Barnard 74). Lucy also says that her decision to stay silent is “Freedom of speech. Freedom to remain silent” (Coetzee 188). With this reasoning, she is silencing herself as a rape victim and accepting the consequences of the attack by deciding to keep one of the attackers’ children she becomes pregnant with , in addition to marry her black neighbour