Hey Ms. Mancini....hope Monday is going well for you. I felt very uncomfortable about the way the session ended Friday, I think it is our obligation as professionals to ensure there is appropriate closure at the end of each session; maybe we can brainstorm to find out how to ensure this is followed during our sessions. Reflecting, I think we should have developed rules of engagement for sessions, which I will work to include moving forward. I wanted to inquire about Amin, as well as discuss the session Friday January 6, 2017. I would like to inquire about how long was he upset, was he able to calm down, how long did it take him to calm down, did the crying escalate, if so what was the intensity and duration.... My intention regarding the "cursing" was to guide both Amin and Ms. Lambertis toward understanding language, their language, how each defines their language.
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The conversation was not intended to be punitive. I wanted to guide this conversation to address Amin's deflection, which is common practice for Amin. Amin is able to present very well, when he feels a lot may be at stake, then explodes when he feels the consequence will not be difficult to handle. Historically, Amin blames his behavior on others, no matter the severity of the behavior and/or denies the behavior occurred. During the two sessions I have participated in, Amin blamed his behavior choices on his aunt. Again, this is concerns me because such behavior is not conducive making progress toward treatment goals, being insightful (reflective), making choices, being accountable for behavior and finally recognize behavior triggers. Of course the expectation was not that all of these goals would be addressed and obtained during this
The conversation was not intended to be punitive. I wanted to guide this conversation to address Amin's deflection, which is common practice for Amin. Amin is able to present very well, when he feels a lot may be at stake, then explodes when he feels the consequence will not be difficult to handle. Historically, Amin blames his behavior on others, no matter the severity of the behavior and/or denies the behavior occurred. During the two sessions I have participated in, Amin blamed his behavior choices on his aunt. Again, this is concerns me because such behavior is not conducive making progress toward treatment goals, being insightful (reflective), making choices, being accountable for behavior and finally recognize behavior triggers. Of course the expectation was not that all of these goals would be addressed and obtained during this