Process Recording

PROCESS RECORDING TEMPLATE

Student’s Name: Jane Doe Client’s Name: JS

Interview Date: 03/14/16 Session #: 7

I. PURPOSE OF THE SESSION: To address SW interns concern about Client’s health and emotional state, refer Client to a mental health center, help Client cope with the seriousness of his mental health, and assist Client will set up an appointment with a local mental health center.

II. OBSERVATION: Client was affected when SW voiced concern; however client also recognized that SW intern is also worried that he is going to harm himself. Client was disappointed and discouraged to seek these professionals help because he has previously been turned away by a couple of the mental health centers on the list that SW intern gave him. He did not want to accept help from his family and repeatedly affirmed that they would not be able to help him financially to pay to seek this help.

III. CONTENT: This content is from the middle of the session.

INTERVIEW CONTENT/INTERACTION (SW intern said, Client said)	SKILLS USED	YOUR THOUGHTS/ FEELINGS/REACTIONS	CLIENT’S FEELINGS/AFFECT	Field Instructor Comments
SW intern said: “I want to make sure that you understand why I am referring to you a mental health center. As I told you in the beginning of this session I am concerned about your mental health, you need to seek further professional help which I can not provide. ” Client said: “(puts his head down for a moment) I know that I need help. My mother said that if you can recommend me to a see a psychologist? Client said that I need help.” SW intern said: “Yes. That is what I am going to do, but I want to make sure that you understand the reason why I am doing this. How can I better assist you? Client said: “(Nods his head) I understand because like I told you before I don’t plan on harming myself, I just do it. Like when I made these scratches here (points at his lower forearm) I was frustrated which was why I was scratching my arm and I didn’t feel it.”	Clarifying Open ended questioning	I want to have the mother discuss what she thinks are Jose’s problems. That is terrible that she feels that Jose doesn’t love them. I wonder what the motivation is for him not liking his sister who is a single mother.	Smiling. Sad and tearful Sad and disappointed.

IV. IMPRESSIONS/ASSESSMENT: 1) What did you observe throughout the session -- behavior and affect; 2) was the behavior/affect appropriate, explain; 3) how does this behavior/affect fit with what you know about the client’s past behavior/affect; and 4) identify the major themes/issues that emerged.

· Based on my observations the Client was not being sensitive towards his mother’s feelings.

V. USE OF PROFESSIONAL SELF: Choose two significant interventions you made: 1) identify/describe; 2) what was your impression of your effectiveness; and 3) what would you change.

VI. PLANS: (Brief statement of your plans for the next session, long range goals, short range goals that are relevant for this client.)

VII. ISSUES, QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS: (To explore in supervisory sessions.) Areas to explore in your supervisory conference: include issues of diversity, value dilemmas, counter-transference etc.

Dilemmas: I had difficulty with this session because the client was very emotional and kept breaking down in tears.

EXPLANATION OF PROCESS RECORDING SECTIONS

Interview Content: Begin this section with a short description of where and when (the date and time) the interview took place, (e.g. standing in a hallway, meeting in an office, etc.), who was present, and its purpose. For purposes of confidentiality, change the name of your client or use initials only.

Select a 10-15 minute exchange and record word for word what happened during the interview including verbal and non-verbal content, which may include silence, gestures, and other details that occurred during the interview. The goal is to write the exchange as closely as possible to the actual interview.

Skills Used: Identify the social work skills utilized throughout the interview. Identify the skills you learned from your social work courses. Include the theory behind your practice and why you chose a particular technique, and what knowledge of human behavior helps you to understand this interaction. This section will raise your awareness of the techniques you are using in your practice.

Your Thoughts/Feelings/ Reactions: Record how you were feeling as the interaction was taking place. Before you write this section, take a few moments to read through your exchange section by section and then reflect back to how you felt during that time. Describe your subjective reactions (thoughts, feelings, sensations) to your own words during this exchange. How did you respond to your own words or those of your client? Analyze why you think your interaction with the client unfolded in the manner it did. What is your assessment of your client’s reaction(s)? Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your intervention and identify an area you would like to improve upon for your next session.

Client Feelings Affect: Interpret the interview. Include detail about the tone and climate of the setting, your initial impressions of attitudes and feelings of the client, what attitudes and feelings you brought to the interview, what significant changes in the client occurred during the interview in terms of appearance, gestures, and posture?

Field Supervisor Comments: Supervisor provides critical feedback in writing to the student, and discusses their review of the process recording with the student during supervision. The focus of the Field Supervisor’s analysis should be written in clear language so that the student understands the educational value of the feedback, including references to social work knowledge, values and skills.