Closed-Ended Questions In Social Work

In session one with Anthony, the social worker asked minimal closed-ended questions. An example of the social worker asking a closed-ended question is when the social worker asked Anthony what class he enjoys the most. The social worker informed Anthony that he was aware that the relationship between Anthony and his mother was strained then used clarification when he asked Anthony to give him a better idea of what is going on between Anthony and his mother and again when he asks Anthony to tell him what it’s like at home. The social worker continuously uses paraphrasing throughout the interview to ensure he is understanding what Anthony is stating. The social worker paraphrased what Anthony stated about being at home when the social worker
The social worker used clarification when he asked Anthony to tell him about how things have changed for Anthony regarding school, when the social worker asked him to tell him more about how his attitude about school has changed. The social worker then used paraphrasing when he discussed Anthony’s gang involvement when he stated that Anthony does not have intentions of leaving the gang at this time.
In session one with Anthony, the social worker uses summarization with Anthony when he discusses that Anthony goes to school every day and is also passing his classes and states its good Anthony is not failing any classes even though schools not a priority to Anthony. The social worker uses information giving when he discusses with Anthony that his mother wants him to focus more on his education and school work.
In session two with Anthony, the social worker uses summarization with Anthony when the social worker discusses that Anthony should fill out an application at the local music store and let the music store know that he is musically inclined. The social worker used information giving when discussing employment opportunities with Anthony. The social worker provided Anthony with different resources to search for employment, including the career counselor at school, the want ads, and employment
The social worker also nods his head up and down when he is speaking with Anthony. In session three, the social worker leans into Anthony putting his elbows on his legs while talking with Anthony. Anthony avoids making eye contact with the social worker in the beginning of the session, but then begins to make eye contact with the social worker midway through session one. Anthony displays a lot of hand, arm, and shoulder movements during the sessions. In session three, Anthony is not slouching in the chair as he was in session one and two, he is positioned in a more attentive position sitting up