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Explored client life circumstances that are currently causing frustration, anxiety, depression, and lack of fulfillment. Assisted client in listing those desirable things that are missing from his life (That can possibly increase sense of fulfillment. Assisted client in clarifying and prioritizing values. Developed a plan with client to include activities that will increase satisfaction, fulfill values. Brainstormed with client possible sources of support from responsibilities that are overwhelming them. Encourage clients to implement changes that will reduce the burden felt, reinforcing success. -Help teach the client communication skills -Active listening, empathy, eye contact. Assisted client in clarifying their identity and meaning in life by listing their strengths, positive traits and talents, potential ways to contribute to society, and areas of interest and ability that have not been developed. Explore opportunities for the client to overcome their sense of isolation (joining a community recreational or educational group, becoming active in church or synagogue, enrolling in an exercise group, joining a hobby support group). Explore the client's feelings, coping mechanisms, and support system. Assess the depths of depression, anxiety, or grief. Assess the clients for suicide potential.
My approach
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My focus
All clients have their own unique issues, and all are accepted. I do not use any biases in treatment but lack at each client having their own unique issues that relate to their mental illness.
My communication style
Warm, open, accepting of perceived problems, opinions, and client's way of thinking.
My journey to mental healthcare
Helping others.
My goals for you
Utilizing collaborative methods with clients after we have explored core beliefs, perceptions, and insights of the problem areas.
My first session with you
Explored client life circumstances that are currently causing frustration, anxiety, depression, and lack of fulfillment. Assisted client in listing those desirable things that are missing from his life (That can possibly increase sense of fulfillment. Assisted client in clarifying and prioritizing values. Developed a plan with client to include activities that will increase satisfaction, fulfill values. Brainstormed with client possible sources of support from responsibilities that are overwhelming them. Encourage clients to implement changes that will reduce the burden felt, reinforcing success. -Help teach the client communication skills -Active listening, empathy, eye-contact. Assisted client in clarifying their identity and meaning in life by listing their strengths, positive traits and talents, potential ways to contribute to society, and areas of interest and ability that have not been developed. Explore opportunities for the client to overcome their sense of isolation (joining a community recreational or educational group, becoming active in church or synagogue, enrolling in a exercise group, joining a hobby support group). Explore the client's feelings, coping mechanisms, and support system. Assess the depths of depression, anxiety, or grief. Assess the clients for suicide potential.
