Reflective Log 20.04.13 – Counselling
1. Think of a recent therapy session or event.
I had a session with a
young patient (48 years old) who had just heard the news that she had primary
progressive multiple sclerosis as well as having had a basal ganglia stroke.
2. Describe the session/experience
I had a plan of activities
to do with the patient and had heard that the day before they had been informed
of their new diagnosis. I did not change my session plan.
The patient was very tearful and wanted to talk about her new diagnosis rather
than have a normal session.
3. What did this session make you feel?
I felt concerned that the
patient was so upset and I felt out of control, as if nothing I could say would
make her feel better. I made sure I did not patronise the patient or sympathise
with them. I made attempts to empathise with the patient but felt that these
were clumsy. The patient cried for a while and then talked about her future and
asked me questions about her diagnosis.
4. What has this session has taught you?
- I should consider a patients mood before making a session
plan.
- I can change my session plans if needed and I am able to
consider the clients feelings.
5. What are you going to do before your next session?
- re-familiarise myself
with information form a counselling training day I went on.
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