Collaboration Reflection Paper

- Assessment is fluid & ongoing because it is a continuing process. Throughout the helping process with a client factors change and evolve as the relationship develops. For example, there may be new information the client shares with you so your treatment approach may change. Your treatment approach may also change in the process if the client is either struggling to reach their goals or are able to be challenged more to heal or grow during their time in therapy.
- My interaction with my client was isolated due to the fact that I don’t see clients’ one on one in my agency. I did however get to see her clinician once since the time of our interaction and she shared with me that the client is doing well and is in the middle of getting Dialectical
The client had just been released from jail 2 weeks before their session. The client was incarcerated for 2 ½ years. He has gotten services from her program in the past after other charges. However, after this session Renee reported that the employees in her program were all so surprised in the difference in the clients’ behavior after being incarcerated. Before when he was receiving services he was very indifferent about how his life was heading, not caring about anyone or anything. Now the client presented as more motivated to get what he needed done. However, after Renee did some research on his case and working with him one on one in case management sessions she stated she didn’t believe that he was being very honest with her and was always dancing around answering questions, presenting having a perfect life. Now, Renee believes the client is doing very well and opens up and talks to her more now in this stage of their relationship. She says that the client is also very thankful for the services that he receives and now feels a stronger emotional relationship with his loved ones. I believe that Renee’s view on the client has changed with new information gathered, and through building trust with the