DV Reflective Essay

This writer contacted the patient via phone to address her missed session. According to the patient, she had called her previous counselor and left a message requesting to reschedule her appointment. This writer advised the patient that she is assigned to this writer moving forward. The patient then went on a emotional rampage about her significant other and their DV situation. The patient reports she called the police on this person several times, but he still return to her home and she owns the house as the patient reports. This writer assessed the patient safety and clearly informed the patient that this writer is a mandated reporter and if her safety is not risk, the police will be contacted. The patient then became argumentative and was adamant about this writer not calling the police to her residence.
The patient attempted to change the subject, but this writer redirected the patient to stay focus on the current situation. The phone line was disconnected and this writer reached out to the patient immediately, at which the patient reports it was her phone line that was the issue. The patient then made sarcastic comments about her family affiliation with the legal services and how she knows her rights. This writer validated the patient feelings and commends her for knowing her rights. During the remainder of the session, the patient reports she knows what she has to do and will call the police. The patient stated she has to disconnect the line because she is driving, at which this writer informed the patient that this writer will call her back in a few minutes to check on her well