There are a number of common factors in treatment. The therapeutic relationship is built on an alliance that is formed between the client and the therapist. This generally happens during the initial phases of therapy, when rapport building takes place. Another factor include empathy, the idea that the therapist can understand where the client is coming from without necessary having to have had the same experience. The therapist must be aware of the client’s expectations and the overall goal of therapy. Cultural adaptations must be taken into consideration (Wampold, 2015). These common factors also are in alignment with the Code of Ethic for social workers.
Therapeutic Techinques in MI, SFT, IPT
There were several techniques among the MI, …show more content…
Helen was molested for a number of years by the same offender who abused her mother as a child. She comes from a family with a history of mental health conditions and addictions. Helen grew up with an absent father and now is pregnant by a man who does not want to remain committed to her or her child. A person’s environment plays a major part in their lifestyle.
Awareness of personal perspectives/biases
Since entering the MSW program, I have become enlightened and more aware of how I feel about a variety of situations. I have been taught to practice self-reflection. This is not just something I do in professional settings; I tend to do it in my personal life as well. Working in the field, I come across individuals who have different upbringings and opinions than me. However, I do not allow anything to interfere with the services I provide.
Other knowledge gained
Although we have learned about countertransference in other classes, this class really taught me to be aware of countertransference, whether good or bad. It has taught me that both countertransference and transference could happen, but we must be aware when it does …show more content…
The role play video assignments were the most meaningful assignments of the semester. In my opinion, they were the most challenging assignment of the MSW program, thus far. They taught me that this too shall pass. During this semester, I encountered some of the most difficult moments of my life. However, after much reassurance I was able to keep moving. The assignments taught me that you do not have to do everything right all the time. It is okay to error in life. Once you error, dust yourself off try again. With practice everything gets better. When writing my final reflection paper, I was able to see myself and bring out my own mistakes. That in itself shows personal growth.
Parting words to the class
I would like to say that I wish each and every one a wonderful holiday season! Good luck on your future endeavors, and I am happy to have experienced this journey with you all. I developed friendships with some of you that I am sure will last a lifetime.
“If you treat an individual as he is, he will stay as he is, but if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be”. ~Johann Wolfgang Von
Therapeutic Techinques in MI, SFT, IPT
There were several techniques among the MI, …show more content…
Helen was molested for a number of years by the same offender who abused her mother as a child. She comes from a family with a history of mental health conditions and addictions. Helen grew up with an absent father and now is pregnant by a man who does not want to remain committed to her or her child. A person’s environment plays a major part in their lifestyle.
Awareness of personal perspectives/biases
Since entering the MSW program, I have become enlightened and more aware of how I feel about a variety of situations. I have been taught to practice self-reflection. This is not just something I do in professional settings; I tend to do it in my personal life as well. Working in the field, I come across individuals who have different upbringings and opinions than me. However, I do not allow anything to interfere with the services I provide.
Other knowledge gained
Although we have learned about countertransference in other classes, this class really taught me to be aware of countertransference, whether good or bad. It has taught me that both countertransference and transference could happen, but we must be aware when it does …show more content…
The role play video assignments were the most meaningful assignments of the semester. In my opinion, they were the most challenging assignment of the MSW program, thus far. They taught me that this too shall pass. During this semester, I encountered some of the most difficult moments of my life. However, after much reassurance I was able to keep moving. The assignments taught me that you do not have to do everything right all the time. It is okay to error in life. Once you error, dust yourself off try again. With practice everything gets better. When writing my final reflection paper, I was able to see myself and bring out my own mistakes. That in itself shows personal growth.
Parting words to the class
I would like to say that I wish each and every one a wonderful holiday season! Good luck on your future endeavors, and I am happy to have experienced this journey with you all. I developed friendships with some of you that I am sure will last a lifetime.
“If you treat an individual as he is, he will stay as he is, but if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be”. ~Johann Wolfgang Von