Assignment: Self-appraisal of therapeutic practice
Students are to organise a minimum of three sessions of counselling with a volunteer client, with no moie than five sessions overall. The last session of the therapy is to be videotaped.
ln approximately 5,000 words write a self-evaluation of your performance as a counsellor. you need to present this evaluatron using a selection of annotations from the videotape with your clieni and your SOAP notes. This ls not a transcript of an interview with your client about the effectiveness of the therapy, although some of this information may give the evidence that you are seeking. Consider it an evaluation oi your skills and \ssessment Requi rements effectiveness as a therapist and the treatment plan(s) that you implement' your first step will be to arrange an initial meeting with your client to determine the issue they would like to discuss. Begin to research this-particular area of concern and find an appropriate treatment plan you can implement. Be prepared to be flexible with regards to the issues your client may raise, and you will need to adapt your treatment plan/session accordingly.
To complete this task You need to.
1. Ensure that the client signs the consent form.
2. Arrange an initial meetrng with the client to determine area of concern.
3. Research the presenting area of concern and develop an appropriate treatment plan'
4. Video the last session (use Windows Media Play only).
5. Make soAP notes of all sessions
6. Be a critical friend to yourself - not too easy and not too hard'
7. Select examples of established skills or skills needing refinement from the session.
You may use the Skill Competency Assessment Form from the Workbook as a guide to identify these.
B. Be prepared to identify the skills you need to improve.
9. Provide a critical evaluation of the application of the Egan model to the client that you counselled. This would include cultural relevance (for example, race, ethnicity, etc).
10. In your appendices include the DVD, treatment plan, SOAP notes, client permission form and any other notes that you used when working with this client. You need to videotape your last session with the client. This DVD (using Windows Media Play only) must be submitted along with your self-appraisal.
Remember, you must have wrrtten permission from your client and sign a release and permission slip yourself before progressing. Contact your unit lecturer if there is any problem, before progressing to the practice counselling with your volunteer client.