Msw Intern Essay

MSW intern met with the client in the office for the purpose of assisting ct in learning about expression of feelings as a result of exposure to trauma. MSW intern reviewed ct’s progress toward goals since last session in order to gauge ct’s ability to recall and utilize positive copings skills previously introduced. MSW intern engaged ct in discussion about the physical cues to anger in order to assist ct in identifying triggers. MSW intern explained the feelings thermometer to ct and directed ct to identify examples of events/triggers which increase ct’s feelings/thoughts associated with anger. MSW intern prompted ct to rate his current level of anger on a scale of 1 to 8. MSW intern assisted ct in learning anger/anxiety warning signs and differentiating between external and internal triggers. MSW intern demonstrated Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique to ct and engaged ct in practicing PMR. MSW intern provided ct with Relaxation Practice Plan to encourage ct to utilize relaxation techniques when sxs of anger/worry increase in the home, school, or community settings.
MSW intern observed ct as upset and detached. Ct denied any angry outbursts or instances of aggression in the home since last session. Ct verbalized that he would have preferred to stay home. Ct reported feeling “a little bit” upset about coming in for therapy today, 3/8 on “feelings thermometer”, but agreed to continue with session. Ct was compliant and engaged in conversation regarding responses to anger and worry. With prompting by MSW intern, ct identified physical cues and mental cues associated with feelings of anger and worry. Ct participated in progressive muscle relaxation to decrease sxs of anger. Ct agreed to practice PMR 3 times for 5 minutes in the weeks until next