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Assignment 2: Process Recordings A process recording is a written tool used by field education experience students, field instructors, and faculty to examine the dynamics of social work interactions in time

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Assignment 2: Process Recordings

A process recording is a written tool used by field education experience students, field instructors, and faculty to examine the dynamics of social work interactions in time. Process recordings can help in developing and refining interviewing and intervention skills. By conceptualizing and organizing ongoing activities with social work clients, you are able to clarify the purpose of interviews and interventions, identify personal and professional strengths and weaknesses, and improve self-awareness. The process recording is also a useful tool in exploring the interpersonal dynamics and values operating between you and the client system through an analysis of filtering the process used in recording a session.

For this Assignment, you will submit a process recording of your field education experiences specific to this week.

The Assignment (2–4 pages):

• Provide a transcript of what happened during your field education experience, including a dialogue of interaction with a client.
• Explain your interpretation of what occurred in the dialogue, including social work practice theories, and explain how it might relate to diversity or cultural competence covered this week.
• Describe your reactions and/or any issues related to your interaction with a client during your field education experience.
• Explain how you applied social work practice skills when performing the activities during your process recording.
• PROCESS RECORDING TEMPLATE Student’s Name: Lakisha Shearin Client’s Name: CC Interview Date: 04/2021 at 6:15pm I. Session #: 2 PURPOSE OF THE SESSION: To establish potential stressors while living in the street that could impact a 26-year-old with substance abuse. SW intern will suggest coping strategies that will help manage stress and negative emotions from traumatic experiences while deducing how a client’s decisions will play a huge role in maintaining a sustainable temporary home in company CAARE of Durham until he transitions into permanent housing. I. II. OBSERVATION: The client is a 26-year-old college drop-out who stated in his previous sessions that he did not know how to numb daily experiences without using marijuana. The client was alone during the session. The SW intern raised her concern over his dependence. The client was going through withdrawal and was not enthusiastic about discussing his substance abuse. II. III. CONTENT: This content is from the most relevant part of the session. The following content is obtained from the session’s most applicable part. INTERVIEW CONTENT/INTERACTIO N (SW intern said, Client said) SW said: “I have gained insight into understanding what resulted into the street environment you were in before joining CAARE. We have also tried SKILLS USED YOUR THOUGHTS/ FEELINGS/REACTION S CLIENT’S FEELINGS/AFFEC T Empathy, education, and communicatio n mirroring I want the client to express what is on his mind without feeling guided to say something he does not want to. The client leaned forward as a sign that he paid attention. The kind of CC is not trying to Field Instructor Comment s to discuss how your substance abuse began. What concerns you about the new environment in Durham CAARE?” Client said: “I have never missed a day of smoking weed, I do not know how I am able to walk, stand or engage in a conversation right now. All I want to do is get my stash.” SW intern said: “So when you smoke marijuana, how does it feel? In what activities do you engage in?” Client said: “I do not have to think that I do not have food, that I am alone in the streets and that I only sleep under trashcans. It numbs the hurt that my parents did not want me and I become happy once again.” questioning is meant to dig further. The leading question is used to look for a particular answer. live a better life, he just wants to get through another day. I wanted the client to also go through selfdiscovery and objectively determine his behaviors. I also needed to get a better understanding of the client’s dependency rate on marijuana. I am happy I could get a one-on-one session with the client to discuss his serious dependency issues and individual requirements. Client fiddles with his fingers and talks in a lower tone as he holds on tight to a blue blanket. SW intern said: “So when you smoke the marijuana, does it better the situation?” Client said: “After a while, I find myself in the dumpster, but with an increased urge to use more and more. I use it because I have no choice.” SW intern said: “The vicious cycle may never stop because no progress is pinned to it. However, you are in a different environment now, where you can have three meals, a hot bath and a good place to sleep. Your willingness to stay away from marijuana will determine your stay at CAARE Durham.” Client said: (his head inside his palms) “do you think I do not know that? I am afraid I might mess this up.” Client sounded convincing and defensive as he explained the “benefits” of smoking marijuana. Client looks up and places right hand on the table, prepared to explain. Client stated this in a remorseful tone, and unhid his face to expose himself. It was a good sign that he was ready for better working alternatives. The client looked up and made eye contact. He began nodding in agreement. SW intern said: “It is okay, do not be frustrated. The first step was recognizing you needed help. I want you to realize that you are accountable to your decisions. The environment has changed for you, and you do not need marijuana to go through a good day.” Client said: “I want to turn the story around and still be able to go to school. I will be a fighter.” SW intern said: “I would like you to remember that the ‘good’ feeling accompanied by smoking weed is only temporary. Whenever you feel like using again, find a healthier substitute, such as I want him to understand that her is in control of his emotions and feelings. They do not have to control an individual every time because situations change. He has to focus on the good ahead beginning with the temporary settlement so that they do not hold him back. The fighting spirit I saw meant that he was determined to turn his life around. By shifting focus to alternative activities such as reading and doing exercises such as Yoga, the client can establish self-control. Internal conflict was evident in the client as he looked frustrated. He taps his fingers on the table and bites his thumb nail. Active participation, the client managed to say this with a smile. listening to music or yoga to take your mind off things. III. 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. a) Client expressed that he needs the marijuana to go through the day in the streets and forget that he does not know his parents; hence apparent that street stressors and past traumatic events drive his urge to abuse marijuana. It is not clear if he has been diagnosed with the disorder, but excessive dependency and other markers fit the diagnostic criteria. He also looks like he was chilly and tired as he spoke in low tones, also signs of withdrawal. b) Such unfriendly street conditions and childhood trauma may drive an individual to do the unthinkable to forget. The client says that it was the only way one could get through a day in the streets. c) Each session with the client was filled with trials to escape. If it were up to him, he would be back in the streets to continue escaping reality. He seems to believe that he would ruin the opportunity to stay at CAARE Durham. However, he was genuinely interested in the discussion and receptive to information. d) The biggest resonating issue was finding an escape. The client seems afraid to face reality. He needs to face his past and work through the memories triggering his substance abuse with the help of a professional. IV. 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. a) I chose the perspective based on strengths to help the client and empower him to find solutions for his problem because he proved capable. I also ensured the client was educated and well-directed- an intervention used within the cognitive-behavioral approaches. We went through his behaviors to understand them and evaluate their impact and what factors played a part in influencing them. b) During the sessions, there was non-verbal communication indicating that the patient agreed (nodding). He was attentive and actively engaged (leaning forward). He tapped his fingers on the table. It was a sign that he was re-thinking his behaviors. The only way to establish effectiveness is during the next client visit. If I could alter anything, I would like to get feedback from the client about finding a healthier alternative, which one worked best, and why. I am confident that he will find a suitable replacement and be mindful of his choices to maintain his current situation and qualify for transitional housing to access permanent housing V. PLANS: (Brief statement of your plans for the next session, long range goals, short range goals that are relevant for this client.) I would like to schedule a visit after two weeks of the client’s stay at CAARE Durham. I would want to know how the client is faring, his feelings, challenges, her concerns, and what is going on well. The short-term goal is to ensure that the patient focuses on the present moment and utilizes what has been working and learns from what has not in the short period. In the long run, the patient’s self-reliance could be applied outside supervisory care to maintain his well-being. VI. 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. I am concerned with the client’s persistence to escape the world by using marijuana. However, I am greatly confident that the client can turn around his situation and control his substance abuse. However, am I putting too much faith in him because of my implicit bias that mostly the white population can get over substance abuse easily? b) I want to have a chance and ensure a good follow-up for the client to see if he was serious. I would want to gain insight from his colleagues, the management at CAARE, and his therapist. At the same time, I will work on my implicit bias to ensure that it does not affect care delivery. a) 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. PROCESS RECORDING TEMPLATE Student’s Name: Lakisha Shearin Client’s Name: CC Interview Date: 04/2021 at 6:15pm I. Session #: 2 PURPOSE OF THE SESSION: To establish potential stressors while living in the street that could impact a 26-year-old with substance abuse. SW intern will suggest coping strategies that will help manage stress and negative emotions from traumatic experiences while deducing how a client’s decisions will play a huge role in maintaining a sustainable temporary home in company CAARE of Durham until he transitions into permanent housing. I. II. OBSERVATION: The client is a 26-year-old college drop-out who stated in his previous sessions that he did not know how to numb daily experiences without using marijuana. The client was alone during the session. The SW intern raised her concern over his dependence. The client was going through withdrawal and was not enthusiastic about discussing his substance abuse. II. III. CONTENT: This content is from the most relevant part of the session. The following content is obtained from the session’s most applicable part. INTERVIEW CONTENT/INTERACTIO N (SW intern said, Client said) SW said: “I have gained insight into understanding what resulted into the street environment you were in before joining CAARE. We have also tried SKILLS USED YOUR THOUGHTS/ FEELINGS/REACTION S CLIENT’S FEELINGS/AFFEC T Empathy, education, and communicatio n mirroring I want the client to express what is on his mind without feeling guided to say something he does not want to. The client leaned forward as a sign that he paid attention. The kind of CC is not trying to Field Instructor Comment s to discuss how your substance abuse began. What concerns you about the new environment in Durham CAARE?” Client said: “I have never missed a day of smoking weed, I do not know how I am able to walk, stand or engage in a conversation right now. All I want to do is get my stash.” SW intern said: “So when you smoke marijuana, how does it feel? In what activities do you engage in?” Client said: “I do not have to think that I do not have food, that I am alone in the streets and that I only sleep under trashcans. It numbs the hurt that my parents did not want me and I become happy once again.” questioning is meant to dig further. The leading question is used to look for a particular answer. live a better life, he just wants to get through another day. I wanted the client to also go through selfdiscovery and objectively determine his behaviors. I also needed to get a better understanding of the client’s dependency rate on marijuana. I am happy I could get a one-on-one session with the client to discuss his serious dependency issues and individual requirements. Client fiddles with his fingers and talks in a lower tone as he holds on tight to a blue blanket. SW intern said: “So when you smoke the marijuana, does it better the situation?” Client said: “After a while, I find myself in the dumpster, but with an increased urge to use more and more. I use it because I have no choice.” SW intern said: “The vicious cycle may never stop because no progress is pinned to it. However, you are in a different environment now, where you can have three meals, a hot bath and a good place to sleep. Your willingness to stay away from marijuana will determine your stay at CAARE Durham.” Client said: (his head inside his palms) “do you think I do not know that? I am afraid I might mess this up.” Client sounded convincing and defensive as he explained the “benefits” of smoking marijuana. Client looks up and places right hand on the table, prepared to explain. Client stated this in a remorseful tone, and unhid his face to expose himself. It was a good sign that he was ready for better working alternatives. The client looked up and made eye contact. He began nodding in agreement. SW intern said: “It is okay, do not be frustrated. The first step was recognizing you needed help. I want you to realize that you are accountable to your decisions. The environment has changed for you, and you do not need marijuana to go through a good day.” Client said: “I want to turn the story around and still be able to go to school. I will be a fighter.” SW intern said: “I would like you to remember that the ‘good’ feeling accompanied by smoking weed is only temporary. Whenever you feel like using again, find a healthier substitute, such as I want him to understand that her is in control of his emotions and feelings. They do not have to control an individual every time because situations change. He has to focus on the good ahead beginning with the temporary settlement so that they do not hold him back. The fighting spirit I saw meant that he was determined to turn his life around. By shifting focus to alternative activities such as reading and doing exercises such as Yoga, the client can establish self-control. Internal conflict was evident in the client as he looked frustrated. He taps his fingers on the table and bites his thumb nail. Active participation, the client managed to say this with a smile. listening to music or yoga to take your mind off things. III. 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. a) Client expressed that he needs the marijuana to go through the day in the streets and forget that he does not know his parents; hence apparent that street stressors and past traumatic events drive his urge to abuse marijuana. It is not clear if he has been diagnosed with the disorder, but excessive dependency and other markers fit the diagnostic criteria. He also looks like he was chilly and tired as he spoke in low tones, also signs of withdrawal. b) Such unfriendly street conditions and childhood trauma may drive an individual to do the unthinkable to forget. The client says that it was the only way one could get through a day in the streets. c) Each session with the client was filled with trials to escape. If it were up to him, he would be back in the streets to continue escaping reality. He seems to believe that he would ruin the opportunity to stay at CAARE Durham. However, he was genuinely interested in the discussion and receptive to information. d) The biggest resonating issue was finding an escape. The client seems afraid to face reality. He needs to face his past and work through the memories triggering his substance abuse with the help of a professional. IV. 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. a) I chose the perspective based on strengths to help the client and empower him to find solutions for his problem because he proved capable. I also ensured the client was educated and well-directed- an intervention used within the cognitive-behavioral approaches. We went through his behaviors to understand them and evaluate their impact and what factors played a part in influencing them. b) During the sessions, there was non-verbal communication indicating that the patient agreed (nodding). He was attentive and actively engaged (leaning forward). He tapped his fingers on the table. It was a sign that he was re-thinking his behaviors. The only way to establish effectiveness is during the next client visit. If I could alter anything, I would like to get feedback from the client about finding a healthier alternative, which one worked best, and why. I am confident that he will find a suitable replacement and be mindful of his choices to maintain his current situation and qualify for transitional housing to access permanent housing V. PLANS: (Brief statement of your plans for the next session, long range goals, short range goals that are relevant for this client.) I would like to schedule a visit after two weeks of the client’s stay at CAARE Durham. I would want to know how the client is faring, his feelings, challenges, her concerns, and what is going on well. The short-term goal is to ensure that the patient focuses on the present moment and utilizes what has been working and learns from what has not in the short period. In the long run, the patient’s self-reliance could be applied outside supervisory care to maintain his well-being. VI. 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. I am concerned with the client’s persistence to escape the world by using marijuana. However, I am greatly confident that the client can turn around his situation and control his substance abuse. However, am I putting too much faith in him because of my implicit bias that mostly the white population can get over substance abuse easily? b) I want to have a chance and ensure a good follow-up for the client to see if he was serious. I would want to gain insight from his colleagues, the management at CAARE, and his therapist. At the same time, I will work on my implicit bias to ensure that it does not affect care delivery. a) 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.