Practice Process Recording
In business, work teams sometimes have what are called “retrospective meetings” to look back on a past product launch, or another significant event, and determine what can be learned from it.
A process recording, a written account and analysis of a client interaction, functions as its own retrospective. Through a process recording, social work students can examine dynamics occurring between the surface conversation with a client, the theoretical lens and techniques employed, and the thoughts, feelings, and reactions of both client and therapist. They then learn from this examination and adjust their approach accordingly.
Later in the course, you complete process recordings on client interactions you have had at your agency. For this Assignment, though, you complete a process recording based on your simulated interaction with a hypothetical client.
To prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources on process recordings.
Access the Field Experience webpage in the Learning Resources. Review the materials on process recordings, including the example completed recording. Then, download the Process Recording Template for Concentration Year and use it for this Assignment.
Recall the interactive media from Week 3 (Theory-Driven Advanced Practice) in which you engaged with a client. You may revisit this media piece in the Learning Resources above if needed.
Now, imagine that you have just met with this client and need to complete a process recording of your session.
Complete a processing recording transcript using the Molly Case.
Using the Process Recording Template for Concentration Year, complete a practice process recording based on your engagement with the client in the Theory-Driven Advanced Practice interactive media. Specifically:
Complete the agency and client information section.
Provide a transcript of your dialogue with the client.
Identify your application of specific theories, practice models, techniques, and skills within the interaction.
Analyze the interaction by interpreting the client’s verbal and nonverbal responses.
Describe your reactions, including what you were thinking and feeling, and/or any issues related to the client interaction.
