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: Client said: SW intern said: Client said:				DO NOT FILL OUT THIS SECTION

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

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