Reflection On Dyad Session

Going into my Dyad, my initial feeling was nervousness. Although I had the information of the client in front of me I was not sure how things were going to play out and if I would end up asking the right questions. First, I introduced myself as the client’s Social Worker and offered her a seat. I then walked her through the confidentiality guidelines and how she can feel free to let me know whatever she would want me to know. I explained to the client that whatever is said during the session would not leave the room unless I suspect that she is a threat to herself or others. This was something that I felt was important because establishing confidentiality allows to create a safer space and helps the client understand that I am doing my job as a mandated reporter. I did however feel that it hindered the client in a way because it may have made her feel uncomfortable to express anything that she
I told myself that all I need is to “shut up and listen.” The main reason that I was experiencing nerves is because I was so worried about what I would say, but rushing to try and say things could have resulted in a messy session and unsolved problems. I realized that even though I was the one being observed at the present moment, and everyone was mainly paying attention to what I was saying, I did not have to rush and try to speak just for the heck of it, and that listening was more important in that moment. The content of the session was interesting. There was a certain point of the session where the client explained something to me about a family member and I tried not to make a face because I thought it was strange. I’m not sure whether I made a face or not, but she shared an interesting piece of information with me about her aunt and as a result I asked for her age in order to understand things