587 roleplay
MSW: Hi Sadie. Nice to see you again
Client:
MSW: How are you feeling today?
Client:
MSW: Well good. Tell me a little bit about your week
Client: talks about taking kids to park
MSW: Okay good. You’ve talked about wanting to take your kids out before. Can you tell me a little bit more about how it went?
Client:
MSW: So overall it was a very positive experience for you?
Client:
MSW: Excellent. So is this something you want to continue doing?
Client:
MSW: And you anxious feelings? Last week you rated yourself a 6. How would you rate yourself this week?
Client:
MSW: And what do you think has helped lessen that number?
Client:
MSW: Okay so you’re noticing that youre in more control over your actions by being more aware of your feelings and the thoughts those feelings are creating?
Client:
MSW: Okay, so you mentioned at the park with your kids you felt a little anxiety. Tell me more about that situation.
Client: anxiety that she was talking to her kids too much or too little. Taking away from their experience
MSW: Okay so once that anxiety kicked in, it was hard to focus your thoughts on anything else?
Client:
MSW: Okay well what I would like to try with you, is teaching you some relaxation techniques that you can use during those times when your thoughts seem to be taking over. Would that be something you would be interested in?
Client:
MSW: Okay perfect. So we will just do an abbreviated version. So just sit in your chair and get as comfortable as you can. Now you can close your eyes and take a full, deep breath and notice your tummy rise and exhale slowly. And at this time just focus on your breath. Now allow yourself to feel the chair that is supporting you. Focus on a safe place, where you feel comfortable. Keep noticing yourself breathing. Thoughts may come, but just allow them to pass. The only thing important right now is your breathing. Now very slowly, your
Client:
MSW: How are you feeling today?
Client:
MSW: Well good. Tell me a little bit about your week
Client: talks about taking kids to park
MSW: Okay good. You’ve talked about wanting to take your kids out before. Can you tell me a little bit more about how it went?
Client:
MSW: So overall it was a very positive experience for you?
Client:
MSW: Excellent. So is this something you want to continue doing?
Client:
MSW: And you anxious feelings? Last week you rated yourself a 6. How would you rate yourself this week?
Client:
MSW: And what do you think has helped lessen that number?
Client:
MSW: Okay so you’re noticing that youre in more control over your actions by being more aware of your feelings and the thoughts those feelings are creating?
Client:
MSW: Okay, so you mentioned at the park with your kids you felt a little anxiety. Tell me more about that situation.
Client: anxiety that she was talking to her kids too much or too little. Taking away from their experience
MSW: Okay so once that anxiety kicked in, it was hard to focus your thoughts on anything else?
Client:
MSW: Okay well what I would like to try with you, is teaching you some relaxation techniques that you can use during those times when your thoughts seem to be taking over. Would that be something you would be interested in?
Client:
MSW: Okay perfect. So we will just do an abbreviated version. So just sit in your chair and get as comfortable as you can. Now you can close your eyes and take a full, deep breath and notice your tummy rise and exhale slowly. And at this time just focus on your breath. Now allow yourself to feel the chair that is supporting you. Focus on a safe place, where you feel comfortable. Keep noticing yourself breathing. Thoughts may come, but just allow them to pass. The only thing important right now is your breathing. Now very slowly, your