Empowering Domestic Violence Survivor.

Empowering Domestic Violence Survivor.

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Title: Examining Empowerment in Client-Centered Practice via Process Recording

[Insert Date] is the recording date.

Intern: [Name of Intern]

Pseudonym for Ms. Smith, the client

Location: nearby community center

Introduction: Ms. Smith, a 42-year-old woman who attends our community center’s support group for victims of domestic abuse, and I had a conversation during this process recording. In our third session together, we have been concentrating on giving her the tools she needs to move on from the violent relationship she was in and start again.

Synopsis:

Worker (I): Greetings, Ms. Smith. After our previous meeting, how are you doing?

Customer (C): Good day, [Your Name]. There have been good days and horrible days for me. However, I’m resolved to keep going.

Me: That’s wonderful to know. It’s quite common for your circumstances to have ups and downs. What are you thinking about these days?

C: You know, I’ve been considering applying for jobs. However, it’s been years since I worked, and I’m still trying to figure out where to begin.

Me: The decision to consider going back into the workforce is courageous. Together, we can investigate this. What kind of employment experience do you have?

C: I was an administrative assistant in the past. I had to resign since my ex didn’t want me to work, even though I enjoyed it.

Me: It appears that you possess useful abilities. Together, we can update your résumé and look for appropriate job openings. What do you think of that?

C: I won’t succeed, but it’s worth a go.

Interpretation: By fostering a compassionate and nonjudgmental atmosphere throughout this conversation, I applied person-centered therapy principles. I validated Ms. Smith’s anxieties and acknowledged her sentiments. She was able to communicate her needs and worries because open-ended questions were used. I also applied the strengths-based perspective, which is consistent with this week’s empowerment approach, by emphasizing her prior administrative expertise as a strength.

Reactions and Problems: When talking about job searching, Ms. Smith paused and seemed afraid of failing. I felt compelled to assist her in overcoming her self-doubt and develop self-assurance in her skills. Her disclosure of her previous relationship also sparked worries about her safety and well-being, which will call for additional evaluation and perhaps a referral to specialist services.

Using social work skills in practice:

Active Listening: I showed that I was committed to comprehending Ms. Smith’s viewpoint by actively listening to her worries and feelings.

Empathetic Reaction: I showed her that I appreciated her experiences and feelings by reacting to her worries in an empathic manner.

Strengths-Based Approach: To help her feel more confident about herself and to get her to look into job opportunities, I highlighted her abilities and previous work experience.

Client-Centered Approach: I gave Ms. Smith the freedom to direct the discussion and establish the schedule, involving her in the choice-making process.

To sum up, this process tape shows how to empower a client who has endured domestic abuse by using person-centered and strengths-based techniques. It emphasizes how crucial it is for social workers to establish trust with their clients, acknowledge their anxieties, and work together to achieve their objectives.

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