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PROCESS RECORDINGSPROCESS RECORDINGS ARE A STUDENT’SATTEMPT TO CREATE FROM MEMORY AVERBATIM TRANSCRIPTION OF A SOCIALWORK INTERVIEW.
Time consuming, labor intensiveand sometimes frustrating—
But an enlightening and valuableeducational tool .
The major purposes of processrecordings:– To structure thinking about professional practice– To begin to conceptualize what happens in thetransactions between the social worker and theclient systems– To heighten your awareness of yourself in actionand as part of the transaction– To separate facts from judgments
Requirements All students are REQUIRED to complete atleast 3 process recordings per semester for atotal of 6 during the placement year. For Foundation students at least ONE of thesix must reflect an intervention with a group ororganization (maco system). Process Recordings must be submitted withfield instructor’s comments by the 5th of themonth to their faculty liaison.
OUTLINE FOR PROCESSRECORDING I. Client System II. Presenting Problem III. Purpose/objective for transaction(intake, 3rd meeting, etc) IV. Recording interaction
V. Skills/Interventions UsedOpen/Closed ProbeExploringReflecting (content, feeling)Seeking clarificationPartializingIdentifying an issue for workIdentifying action stepsConfrontingReframeReviewing progress
University of MarylandSchool of Social WorkPROCESS RECORDINGStudent: W BairLiaison: A ElkinsDate: (of interview)Agency: PPI Open DoorI. Client System: Individual, 28 year old, white, manII. Presenting Issue (s): HomelessIII. Purpose: Interview/ Observation: Assess resources, first interviewIVContentWORKERCLIENTHello Mr. Smith, I am asocial work student internwith PPI Open Door.How are you?okayVSkillsUsedIntroductionOpen ProbeVIGut ReactionI hope he will talkto me since I amjust a studentThis is going to behardVIIIVIIAnalysis(Social workknowledge, value &skills?)Showing respectfor client andinviting client toparticipate.Field InstructionComment
PROCESS RECORDINGStudent: WBair Date:Client System: individual Agency:WORKERCLIENTContentSkillsUsedMr. Smith, I would liketo speak with you aboutfinding some resourcesto help you. Howwould that be with you?DescribinginitialpurposeOpenprobeThat would be good;what is your nameagain?Gut ReactionAnalysisI hope I getmore then oneword answers!Client ismaking eyeI need to beI need toassessclient’s dailyliving skills.patient.contactField InstructionComment
VI. Gut ReactionsDescribe your subjective feelings,reactions
VII. AnalysisHow do you understand the clientsystem’s situation and behavior?Briefly Characterize your role(s) in thetransaction.Identify any techniques you used.Were they helpful? Any not helpful?Explain why you did or did notachieve your objectives.
University of MarylandSchool of Social WorkPROCESS RECORDINGStudent: W BairLiaison: A ElkinsDate: (of interview)Agency: PPI Open DoorI. Client System: Individual, 28 year old, white, manII. Presenting Issue (s): HomelessIII. Purpose: Interview/ Observation: Assess resources, first interviewIVContentWORKERCLIENTHello Mr. Smith, I am asocial work student internwith PPI Open Door.How are you?okayVSkillsUsedIntroductionOpen ProbeVIGut ReactionI hope he will talkto me since I amjust a studentThis is going to behardVIIIVIIAnalysis(Social workknowledge, value &skills?)Showing respectfor client andinviting client toparticipate.Field InstructionComment
PROCESS RECORDINGStudent: WBair Date:Client System: individual Agency:WORKERCLIENTContentSkillsUsedMr. Smith, I would liketo speak with you aboutfinding some resourcesto help you. Howwould that be with you?DescribinginitialpurposeOpenprobeThat would be good;what is your nameagain?Gut ReactionAnalysisI hope I getmore then oneword answers!Client ismaking eyeI need to beI need toassessclient’s dailyliving skills.patient.contactField InstructionComment
VIII. Field Instructor’s Comments IX . AssessmentThis assessment is about you! What did you do well?What did you accomplish? What social workknowledge, value and skills did you use?Are there other interventions that may have been morehelpful?What would you do differently in the future? X. Plan for future action
PROCESS RECORDING (final page)Student:Date:Client System: Agency:ContentSkillsUsedGut ReactionAnalysisField InstructionCommentWORKERCLIENTIX Student’s Assessment: This assessment is about you! What did you do well? What did youaccomplish? What social work knowledge, value and skills did you use? Are there other interventions that mayhave been more helpful? What would you do differently in the future?X Plan for Next Interview:
MACO Process RecordingsAll MACO process recordings should include, but are not limited to, the followinginformation: event or practice moment (e.g. a rally or meeting with constituents), including purpose,time and placea brief description of the eventrole and tasks of the student (e.g. observer, organizer)feelings and emotional reactions generated by the event (e.g. anxiety when speaking toa group), and reflection on how these reactions were dealt with (e.g. stared at the floorwhile talking)commentary on and reactions to the dynamics of power (e.g. who has it, howdisplayed), including issues of multiculturalism and oppressionself-assessment of the student's performance at and analysis of the event (e.g. what wentwell, what needed improvement)summary of what was learned about one's practice and what the next steps will be.
Process Recording ExamplesPlease click on the links to view the examples Foundation student, hospital visit Foundation student, child protective services Advanced student, crisis center Advanced student, high school placement MACO student, CCJB meeting
PROCESS RECORDING (final page) IX Student’s Assessment: This assessment is about you! What did you do well? What did you accomplish? What social work knowledge, value and skills did you use? Are there other interventions that may have been more helpful? What would you do differently in the future? X Plan for Next Interview: All MACO process recordings should include, but are not limited to .
