Running head: PROCESS RECORDING 1
SOWK 6520 Week 6 Assignment 2
Racquel Walsh
Walden University
PROCESS RECORDING TEMPLATE
Student’s Name: Racquel Walsh Client’s Name: MM
Interview Date: 03/29/2022 Session #: 3
I. PURPOSE OF THE SESSION: The purpose of this session is to assist the client with identifying
ways in which she can cope with her anxiety and depression while in recovery from heavy substance use
II. OBSERVATION: Client is a 25-year-old Caucasian female. Client stated
that she been dealing with anxiety and depression since she was 12 after she was sexually abused. Client
reported she began using drugs when she was 20 years old. Client reported a few years ago when a CPS
investigation was lunched against her which resulted in 3 of her 4 children being taken away from her in
2017. During the session client reported the children who were taken away from her are now ages 7, 6,
and 5. Client reported that she has not seen or had any contact whatsoever with those 3 children since
they were taken away from her. Client reported that at the beginning of the month the 3 children were all
adopted together to the same family. The client reported having a 3 month old daughter. Client reported
her anxiety and depression makes it very difficult for her to sleep and rest, so she smokes 2-3 Marijuana-
cocaine blunts a day to help her with her anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The client was very open
about her addiction, depression, and anxiety, and how her addiction has affected her life. The client was
very engaged and calm during the session and asked questions on how to manage her depression and
anxiety.
III. CONTENT: This content is from the middle of the session.
INTERVIEW
CONTENT/INTERACTIO
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Client said)
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SW intern said: I would
like to clarify that this is
your 3 session with me.
rd
During our session last
week we spoke more
about how your anxiety
and depression is
affecting your recovery.
When we met last week
you stated you have
Clarifying
Open
ended
