Process Recordings

The first section is for introducing the client.  Please include the following information:

· Agency Information

· Client information (confidentiality of course)

· Session Number 

· Date 

· Presenting Issue (reason for referral)

·  Relevant Information    

· Goal of Session

 

There are four (4) columns:

1. Dialogue

2. Identify a) Theory b) Practice Model (new to form) c) Techniques d) Skills

3. Analysis/assessment of dialogue

4. Personal reactions and self-reflection to the interaction

Column 1: Dialogue - is the verbatim discussion that occurred.

 

Column 2: Identify Theory, Practice Model, Technique and Skills -  you must use all four (4 ) - what theory drove your interaction- what specific practice model was used, what specific techniques (from the practice model) were implemented and  what skills you used (from the microskills hierarchy).  Remember there are also skills in basic rapport building

Theories (not an exclusive list):  (Some theories have multiple- be specific in your choice)

 

A.       Theories and Perspectives that explain Behavior  (good for assessment-not meant for intervention) These are used mostly in Foundation (generalist practice) social work.  There are no Practice Models or Techniques for these.  There are tools for these.

 

Attachment	Feminism	Power
System (Eco-system)	Grief & Loss	Social Support
Strengths	Developmental	Theories of Culture
Conflict Theories	Integrative Theories	Transpersonal Theories
Social Learning Theory

 

  

B.  Advanced Clinical Intervention Model Examples  (each theory has practice models. Each practice model has techniques). These are used in  advanced practice internships

THEORY examples

Psychodynamic

Rational Choice Theory

Behavioral

Cognitive

Integrative

Person-Centered

Task-Centered Theory

PRACTICE MODELS examples

Psychoanalysis (Therapy)

Solution Focused Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Crisis Intervention Therapy

Rational Emotive Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Task Centered Practice

Narrative Therapy

 

C.       Techniques:   Techniques are specifically connected to Practice Models.  Please take a moment to look up some of the examples of practice models above and research the techniques that associated with them.  For example:  Psychoanalysis (Practice Model) uses the identification of defense mechanisms.  Cognitive Therapy- identifies cognitive distortions. 

D.       Skills:   These are the social work abilities you use to facilitate discussion, assess engagement or build rapport.  A list of these skills can be found at Microskills Hierarchy:  https://vimeo.com/129863928

 

Column 3: Analysis/assessment of  dialogue - what was going on?  What were the client's reactions to your feedback?  How did the client respond verbally (quality of voice, tone, did the respond better to closed or open-ended questions?) How did the client respond non-verbally (how did you know they were listening? were they distracted? Did they welcome your feedback?)

 

Column 4: Personal reaction - What were you thinking?  How do you feel the session went?  What could you have done better?  What will you do differently/the same next time?

 

This is a quick overview of how to complete a process recording. I want you to think of this assignment as my way to evaluate your competency in field (if i read this- would I be convinced that you did what you were supposed to do and that using a social work perspective, applied your knowledge and skills in an appropriate manner?) Please review the form and include the tips I have provided for you in this announcement. 

 

I understand this is a learning process and we can review during supervision if you have any questions