First Meeting Reflection

Initially meeting the client, I did not know what to expect. There are always some nerves incorporated when getting a new case and knocking on a stranger’s door. I felt uncomfortable at first when meeting with the client since it was in her home and an unfamiliar place to me. During the initial meeting of the client I discussed opening paperwork with client including the rights she had. I also used the first couple meeting to build report and find out what the client wanted to focus on. After a couple of sessions, I found myself feeling restricted in the assessment. It felt uncomfortable asking the client personal questions, that she may not feel like disclosing. I felt this way in particular when it came to her mother’s past substance abuse …show more content…
I believe that some of this comes from my employment history of working in a domestic violence shelter. I enjoyed helping the client identify what a healthy relationship looked like and providing her with emotional support as she discussed her abuse. Client made excuses for some of the abuse and under minded it. Counselor explained the seriousness of domestic violence and how the power and control wheel of violence works. Client was able to engage in conversation and apply material to her past relationship. I also found talking to client about the effects of domestic violence was crucial. Client’s three children were subjected to violence that could cause later issues emotionally and in school. I also went over parenting material and completed the intervention of assessment to complete this. I was able to find out through assessment what my client knew about parenting and some of the things she felt that she needs to improve on. In order to assist client with discipline, I assisted her with making a behavior log which implemented the fundamentals of timeout. Client reported that children had a positive reaction to chart and felt like it had been