PROCESS RECORDING TEMPLATE
Student’s Name: Racquel Walsh Client’s Name: OA
Interview Date: 04/18/2021 Session #: 2nd
I. PURPOSE OF THE SESSION: The purpose of this session is to assist the client with identifying
ways in which he can cope with his anxiety and depression during his recovery.
II. OBSERVATION: Client is a 18-year-old AA female. Client stated
that she been dealing with depression and PTSD since her freshman year of high school as a result of the
death of her father, whom she was extremely close with. OA disclosed that since she was 15 years-old she
has used multiple and various types of illegal drugs as well as prescription drugs to help her manage her
depression and PTSD. OA reported that the drugs were the best way she could cope with that was going
on in her head. OA reported that her drug use has caused her quite a few problems from losing her college
scholarship and legal problems.
III. CONTENT: This content is from the middle of the session.
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SW intern said: I would
like to clarify that this is
your 2nd session. During
our 1st session I was
able to gain a clear
understanding of what
brought you in to RU to
seek help as well how
your depression and
PTSD influenced your
substance use. You
stated during the 1st
session that you have
been dealing with
depression and PTSD
since you were 15 years
old after you lost your
Clarifying
Open
ended
questioning
I want the client to
identify healthier
ways to manage her
depression.
I understand that the
client’s depression
and anxiety is
affecting his recovery.
The client used his
drug of choice to help
with anxiety and
depression, but now
has to manage his
Engaged, calm
Engaged, calm
father to a car accident
which you were in the
car with him. What
methods are you using to
help with you manage
your depression and
PTSD?
OA: It was my second
week of my freshman
year of high school me
and my dad were going
