Explain your understanding of the rationale for this EBP model. My time as a case manager, in a harm reduction program for homeless veterans has allowed me to have weekly sessions with a client for over two months now. The client is an Army vet with a history of substance abuse secondary to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In my effort to asses the client’s mental health on a weekly basis, I took notice in how the Feedback Informed Intervention (FIT), provided a unique opportunity for me and my client. Boswell, Kraus, Miller, & Lambert (2013) says there 's a moment in time when the patient and provider can look through a window together which the therapist and patient can catch glimpses into a unique world-view (Boswell, Kraus, Miller,
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As I explained to him what the FIT scale actually was and how this was going to help me understand his point of view more clearly, I realized that he was excited to help me in my job as an intern case manager. He knew from previous sessions that I took his input very seriously which made him more receptive of the intervention. As I explained the specifics during the first session, he did not ask to much in depth about the scale. As we continue to use the scale the following weeks, I notice that he had developed a good understanding of how this was …show more content…
I also had the sense that by using this evidence based approached, I was enhancing my skills as a clinician and as a case manager. This coincided with his increasing of level of attunement after each session. Knowing that my client was receptive of the intervention and was willing to to participate each week also made me proud to be his case manager while keeping in mind our professional boundaries.
What did you learn about yourself as a clinician using this model? I learned that as a clinician we must not limit ourselves to the more conventional practices in our field. Evidence based practices (EBP) like the ones provided in this model can help a client just as much as it can help a clinician. I realized that it is also in our scope to provide a safe space for our clients to share their perspective of treatment, experiences and overall viewpoints.
What did you learn about your clients using this
As I explained to him what the FIT scale actually was and how this was going to help me understand his point of view more clearly, I realized that he was excited to help me in my job as an intern case manager. He knew from previous sessions that I took his input very seriously which made him more receptive of the intervention. As I explained the specifics during the first session, he did not ask to much in depth about the scale. As we continue to use the scale the following weeks, I notice that he had developed a good understanding of how this was …show more content…
I also had the sense that by using this evidence based approached, I was enhancing my skills as a clinician and as a case manager. This coincided with his increasing of level of attunement after each session. Knowing that my client was receptive of the intervention and was willing to to participate each week also made me proud to be his case manager while keeping in mind our professional boundaries.
What did you learn about yourself as a clinician using this model? I learned that as a clinician we must not limit ourselves to the more conventional practices in our field. Evidence based practices (EBP) like the ones provided in this model can help a client just as much as it can help a clinician. I realized that it is also in our scope to provide a safe space for our clients to share their perspective of treatment, experiences and overall viewpoints.
What did you learn about your clients using this