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Synchronous Video Conference Meeting Reflection
Name: Kiayis Hinton
Date of Meeting: Thursday, December 14
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, 2023. Note:
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for each statement to acknowledge your actions during the meeting. (You may add a brief explanation or justification in the space beside
each statement [optional].) Then, complete the two reflection items below.
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I was on time.
Class began at 3:01 CST pm and ended 3:46 CST pm. ☒
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I was on camera.
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I was professional. Click or tap to enter an optional explanation.
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I was engaged.
I paid close attention to each of my peers' ideas and findings from their week of clinical experience. Each peer brought up their distinct experiences, ranging from housing insecurities/issues to non-compliant clients in counseling sessions, and to building rapport with adolescent clients who may be self-harming.
My biggest takeaway from the meeting: Kiayis’
Most Important Takeaway(s): 1.
Clients with housing concerns and no family support that are managed by licensed clinical social workers.
I learned w
hen it comes to helping a client who is homeless and has no family support, a certified clinical social worker (LCSW) is invaluable. Primarily, as a future LCSW it is my responsibility to evaluate my client's urgent requirements, such as having access to food, housing, and healthcare. I learned that I could collaborate in tandem with neighborhood resources including food banks, homeless shelters, and medical facilities to make sure my client's needs are satisfied. Furthermore, as a future LCSW it is my responsibility to build a trustworthy therapeutic alliance with my client to provide a secure environment in which they can talk about their struggles and experiences. My focus as a licensed social worker is to assists the client in processing the psychological and emotional effects of homelessness by addressing trauma and developing coping strategies through empathic listening and understanding.
As a LCSW I can offer guidance in creating workable plans for obtaining reliable housing, a job, and any government support that may be accessible for my client.
Now, with the absence of family members or close relatives, as a future LCSW, I am accountable for looking into the client's social network to find other sources of support. This way, together, the client and myself can establish attainable objectives for both personal and financial security; while, emphasizing long-term fixes as opposed to short-term fixes. My goal is to assist and empower the client in moving from homelessness to a more stable and secure housing situation. I will advocate for my client and give them tools to feel more resilient and in
control of their lives.
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Marriage therapists who are licensed clinical social workers who are supervising a noncompliant and verbally abusive spouse during the marriage therapy process.
I learned from the seminar that i
n a marriage counseling session, a marriage therapist can use a multimodal approach to address the underlying issues with a client who is verbally abusive but is noncompliant. I learned that a marriage therapist should emphasize the value of polite conversation while providing a secure and impartial environment for discussion.
Also, set firm boundaries against verbal abuse; while, using active listening strategies to understand the client's perspective.
I learned that marriage therapists should acknowledge and validate their client's emotions because as future clinicians we should be able to recognize abusive conduct being fueled by unfulfilled needs or underlying frustrations from a client (spouse.) This help with promoting healthier communication patterns in the session by encouraging the client to voice their problems without using verbal violence through empathic contemplation.
What I also learned from my peer’s experience is that the therapist or lcsw need to explore deeper to gain more knowledge of the more serious issues like unresolved conflicts or past traumas that are fueling the abusive behavior.
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Establishing rapport with a teen client who is afraid to talk to a therapist and is self-
harming.
Dr. M clarified that a careful and compassionate approach is necessary to build rapport with a teen client who is self-harming and hesitant to talk to a therapist. Dr. M provided an example of how to build up rapport with a teenage client by playing games like "20 questions" or “cards.” Dr. M. did stress that the teenage client's trauma may require more than one or two sessions, and that it may take some time for them to feel comfortable enough to have a transparent talk.
I want to begin my career as a mental health and psychotherapist by creating a secure, accepting atmosphere where my teenage clients can feel heard and understood.
Dr. M offered some excellent strategies for leveraging shared interests or pastimes, which can initially focus on building trust through humorous conversations that gradually lead to more in-
depth discussions. I want to show my potential clients that I genuinely care about them.
As a recommendation to my peers, I gained knowledge from the seminar that a mental health adolescents therapist can gradually probe the teen's reasons for being reluctant to open up as trust begins to grow, acknowledging their anxieties and fears while assuring them of confidentiality and the therapeutic process.
Questions I have for the next meeting: Meditrek: 1.
How often should my field instructor go in Meditrek to review and sign my hours? Clinical experience questions: 1.
There are limitations of traditional risk assessment tools in complex clinical cases; for example, “
cultural factors or trauma histories
”, how can we develop more nuanced and culturally-sensitive safety planning strategies that effectively address the unique needs of diverse populations
?
2.
With ongoing systemic oppression and discrimination encountered by marginalized communities, how can clinical social workers ethically balance the need for safety planning with the potential for further marginalization or criminalization of clients
?
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