Client

If I had to choose, I believe the client types that would be the most difficult for me would be the silent client, and the characterologically difficult or Axis II client. For me, the silent client is difficult because you never know what they’re thinking, how they’re feeling, or whether or not they are even engaged in the group at all. Where you can redirect a monopolist client, allowing others the chance to share, you can’t force the silent client to speak. Also, with silent member, I would be…

Assisting client- This week I worked on getting in contact with the pregnant women or those who have delivered within the last 3 months. I was able to get in touch with most of them and talked to them about what they need. One of the interns is working on her master degree in public health and she is working a project. She is trying to see if the immigrant’s community have a hard time accessing their culture food. She is looking for participants for her project so I am also researching out to…

This week’s reflection paper will focus on the relationship between social workers practice and clients/consumers/communities; planning, contracting and strategizing functions; intervention techniques using advocacy, brief work, case management, and group work; and evaluation. From observing at UPMC Mercy detox unit, I am confident that a behavioral health social worker cannot effectively intervene nor assist a patient without some knowledge and interactions of policies on a mezzo, micro or…

finalized can be used. The purpose behind the husband-wife privilege is to ensure either party does not damage the marital relationship. The physician-patient privilege first went into law in New York in 1828. The physician-client privilege is similar to the attorney-client privilege. Meaning, the physician cannot provide complete care for the patient unless he has the pertinent information. In order for this privilege to exist, the physician must be licensed. In Louisiana, physician-patient…

Introduction Bonding with a client during a therapeutic session is very important. There are many steps that should be used to ensure that the client gets the most out of the session. As a social worker it is important to make sure we max the benefits of the client during our sessions with them. To be able to do this we must understand that engagement is very important when trying to help the client, especially when it is a therapeutic situation. Preparatory Steps Preparatory steps that…

Client is a young African American female estimated to be in her early 30s. She is also a single mother of three young children aged approximately one, two and three all very close in age. No concrete information in regards to client exact nationality, ethnicity, religion, culture, age, and self- identification were asked by the social worker. Demographic information was based of the presenting situation and is a possible not definite description of the client. Presenting problem in this case…

I. Client Description From observation, the client is a young adult, Caucasian female. The client reported being a junior undergraduate student studying psychology. II. Presenting Concern(s) and Systemic Implications The client talked about having issues concerning lack of readiness for life after graduation. Since the client is a junior and plans on graduating within the next two years, there are several concerning life decisions that will be made in the near future. It was mentioned that…

It seems odd that a client would present for treatment while simultaneously being opposed to making changes, but this is indeed what counselors frequently encounter. Such clients are usually coerced into therapy. A person in legal trouble may be offered a deferred sentence for undergoing outpatient treatment if they are assessed to have a substance-use disorder (SUD) or other behavioral problem which contributed to the offense. Others might seek treatment to assuage family members, avoid a…

I’m never going to get a job.” O- Client received skilled OT services to address deficits in frustration tolerance, self-esteem, and employment acquisition. Client participated in a group therapy session working on completing a job application within 45 minutes. On first attempt, she crumbled up application and threw it away. On second attempt, she wrote across the entire surface of paper and curses repeatedly. OT practitioner gives 1 VC to redirect the client to task. She received third…

his life. I don’t know if this is a standard procedure for clients to interview interns? What I find unethical about the situation is that upon working with Dr. Lowe we have not been trained on how to do case manager work which consists of a role that focuses on linking clients to resources. The agency usually is strictly geared towards doing therapy sessions with individuals, families, children, and parolee inmates. Majority of her clients are here for court ordered counseling, Medicaid…