Goal Of Interaction

Goal of Interaction: After participating in the 9am unit meeting the client stayed in the break area coloring. I introduced myself to her and asked her if I could sit down next to her. A few more clients and students joined us, a few minutes later we participate in the therapy unit meeting. When the meeting concluded, the whole group of people interact and exchange a few words so I asked the client if it was okay with her to talk on a one to one meeting and ask her a few questions to which she agreed.

Student Interaction:

1. (We walked towards the unit meeting room and sat on two consecutive chairs)
“First, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk to you today”. “How are you doing S?” (Observing the patient no verbal reactions
“I want to recuperate my mental health” (client used a firm tone of voice). Self-Awareness
Analysis
1. The interaction was initiated in a routine friendly way because I did not want her to feel intimidated by going straight into deep questioning, instead I want to create a comfortable atmosphere for both of us by reducing nervousness and stress; in order, to reach a clear understanding of the client’s message.

2. I tried to use an open ended question to allow the client to express her main concern as well as to gather her awareness of her own diagnosis and mental health.

3. I wanted to be present for the client and be able to understand her without being so concern about my own feelings and nervousness. I used another open ended question trying to collect more information about the client feelings as well as to understand her stressors.

4. I was feeling super nervous while I was asking the big question because I did not want to sound or be intrusive to the client privacy. Even when I do understand, I am not invading patient privacy by asking about suicidal ideation or plan, it is still a big deal for me to ask the
I wanted to bring up the rationality of her thought process by confirming her understanding and approaching toward depression and suicidal thoughts. Social Awareness/Client Analysis

1. The client maintained a polite interaction and eye contact; however her facial expressions seemed concerned and anxious. The client had a flat and sad look but adopted a relaxed position. Non-verbal communication can reveal more than spoken words especially in the presence of mixed messages while we maintained boundaries to address personal and social space.

2. As soon as the client heard the question, her non-verbal responses and body movement (looking away to the side of the room) reflected her anxiety and distress. However, her response clearly addresses her diagnosis of depression plus the silent after it could indicate the awareness of her mental health.

3. The client non-verbal (hands and tone voice) made reference to her unsettle stage and how the current situation is affecting her mental health. The client is able to identify her grandfather illness and situation as her stressor which was clearly expressed in her communication style manifested by verbal, non-verbal expressions, body language and voice