The Helping Process Paper

The helping process is an integral part of the client and helper relationship. The helping process includes an assessment, planning, and implementation. In this short paper the reader will understand the significance of case review, report writing and documentation, and client participation during the helping process, how a strength-based approach is used in each phase, and the ethical considerations that must be addressed during each phase. In the initial helping process, the assessment, the helper should do as much as they can to review the client’s case prior to meeting them. This way no time is wasted and the client can receive the best service and help possible. During the assessment, the helper should give their attention to the client …show more content…
If the helper is giving off negative non-verbal gestures, such as looking away or crossing their arms, the client can feel that they are not going to receive the best help and just shut down from the whole social service system. It is also important to note that it is not the best idea to force a client into something, so make sure the client is on the same page as the helper and willing to do what is suggested of them.
A strength based approach to the assessment phase focuses on the client’s positive characteristics, abilities, and experiences to build upon them in addressing their current issues. This approach takes time and patience from the helper. The helper should be focusing on the client’s resources and abilities and work upon them. The ethical consideration that should take place during the assessment phase is to not judge the client and put aside any bias or stereotypes to better help the …show more content…
The plan should list each objective or goal, the services needed to reach that goal, and methods to follow up. Once the plan is complete, the helper should start to arrange the provision of services for the client. Also, if the helper is planning on utilizing a strength-based approach in the planning phase, a good understanding of the client’s strength is essential to effectively plan for their services. An ethical consideration to be cautious about in this phase is to not push or force the client in any situation that they don’t want to be in. The helper should always suggest not force or tell them to do something.
For the implementation phase, this is when the service plan is put into action and evaluated. The helper should ensure that they either provide services or oversee services and assess the quality of service that is being serviced. “Several approaches to implementation are grounded in client strengths. Among them are harm reduction, solution-focused intervention, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing” (McClam and Woodside,