Reflective Essay on Talk Therapy and Psychotherapeutic Approaches

ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET
Family Name: Khadka Given Name(s): Samisha
Student ID:1064425 Course: Bachelor in community service
Unit Code: SPS202 Unit Name: Working with young people
and their families
Tutor: Victor Milostnik Assessment Number/Title: 3
Semester/Trimester and Year: 2nd year 2nd
trimester
Word Count:
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Introduction
In this reflective essay, I shall evaluate the talk therapy that I led and videotaped in my
analytical report. The overview discussion would also be included in this essay. I would
also briefly discuss some of the sophisticated psychotherapeutic approaches including
interpersonal abilities that were used, along with a comprehensive assessment
of their efficacy. Each of material content covered throughout my therapy discussion that
is significant towards my competencies and potential advancements would be additionally
strengthened using citations from pertinent material. The following is my reflection on our
psychotherapy discussion with Tom (client) and me as a counsellor. Tom a guy 25 year
old with plenty of youth, intelligence, and promise. Tom arrived at the psychotherapy
appointment looking depressed and down, and his gaze appeared dim. I welcomed
Tom and shook his hands to start our conversation. He immediately consented when
I described the therapeutic meeting's restrictions including secrecy. I then asked him how
he was and offered him to a chair. Tom forward-rolled his shoulders. Everything seems
unpleasant, he said as he rested on the chair with his arms crossed and staring downwards
at the pavement.
He described how his violent as well as intimidating behaviour was making him
feel depressed and worried out. I started the conversation off by acting attentively
including using effective listening techniques. Understanding what is being discussed is made
possible by effective communication. Efficient listening skills in psychotherapy include
maintaining visual connection, using bodily posture, and using hand movements
to demonstrate to client, the psychologist is however paying attention (Geldard et.al, 2016).
A few illustrations of therapeutic stutter stepping which show a clients whether their
counsellor is paying attention but also accurately comprehending them include summing,
translating, and reflecting emotions. While it is crucial to make considerable effort to react
appropriately, doing so is never necessary because a poor reaction may prompt clients
to reconsider as well as explain whatever people actually communicated. When a person
is attempting to discuss a problem that is significant to them and begins to perceive as
though the therapist is not listening, it can be confusing for them. I observed that Tom's
bodily clues are important forms of insight for understanding him while I listened to him.
My manner of speaking was steady and peaceful, and I also had a comfortable position.
I spoke with hand motions and kept looking people in the eyes the entire time. I was
able to show him I was actively listening using mine nonverbal cues and tones of voice
because I noticed him gently rubbing his hands and becoming more calm.
Carls Rogers identified three essential elements underlying productive psychotherapy which
is empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard (McLeod,2013). By paying
individuals full concentration, demonstrating that therapists were motivated to respond,
and creating a sense of respect and acceptance for individuals, therapists can help
clients experience actual comprehension and communication of emotions. Importance
of fundamentals including judgement, that were essential components of effective
counselling. Additionally, I will get a sense of the intricacy which exists in every assisting
connection. Despite this realities, do not allow anything to scare anyone. I will acquire
not only the things one must comprehend plus recognize, yet simply the actions I must take
in order to assist others effectively. The psychotherapist should always be forthright
and genuine regarding own sentiments, and they need to support their patients
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to do similar. My empathetic statements includes things like "seems like
you are not good' and "I could sense that you are genuinely concerned for your conduct," as
an example. Comparable to unconditionally positive which accepts people for who
the individuals are and encourages their manifestations, congruence is being wholly
oneself and communicating what one honestly think and statements like ''
I believein you'' and You have been extremelyunhappyand worried about your conduct
and interaction among peers and acquaintances," I was able to demonstrate my entire
acceptance and support. My body and intonation of speech also seemed consistent
with person whom could understand and demonstrate enthusiasm in what Tom was saying.
Tom was capable of looking into his issues inside a secure, judgment-free environment as I
was able to establish trust sustain a therapy connection, and develop these things
(Kalisch,1973). I realised that it is extremely crucial it is to develop psychotherapeutic
relationships with people and to communicate emotionally in order to fully comprehend
and address problems.
I became aware that I was continuously nodded my head and saying "uhuh," "okay,"
and "hmm." I became completely absorbed when I learned regarding Toms background
and how his estrangement following his father’s death was indeed very upsetting for him.
Describe brief reactions demonstrate to individuals believe therapists are paying attention
to their words. These brief comments can express astonishment, acceptance,
or even a criticism to the things being shared (Corey et.al, 2011). This demonstrates to the
client that the therapists really understood individual messages in their entirety
and are eager to move ahead to their discussion. You were expressing," You are lonely
and unhappy," as well as other similar expressions were used to summarise and paraphrase
the words that he had just stated. It's indeed vital to allow the customer understand
whatever people has said in order to demonstrate that you are paying attention and seeing
it from a somewhat distinct angle. To further reinforce my interpretation, which was that
Tom was terrified about committing again same failures, I emphasized certain statements
and included phrases including "previously you mentioned" throughout my sentences. I used
the phrases 'you believe and 'It seems like' to describe how he was experiencing, which
helped Tom feel better, accepted and acknowledged. I discovered that summarizing allowed
him to consider his emotions and internal processes. I recognised how he lacked confidence
in his ability to perform because his peers do not wish to stick with him. Through the
exploration of underlying thoughts, contemplation helps clients reach higher
levels of consciousness that clarifies their sensations as well as emotional states (Egan,2014).
He was able to identify everything he had previously thought of when he was contemplating
and asking himself, how does he feel?" He stated he thought about his buddies
and acquaintances. Due to her isolation and depression, he became concerned for
his mother. I made a remark along the path suggesting "many individuals might behave
similar manner," simplifying his emotional status. Validating a personalisation may enable
them to view their circumstance more favourably. Helping individual realise
that their reactions to a certain event or sentiments seem to be legitimate is really the action
of normalization. Normalizing gave him the impression because he was not one dealing with
these issues. When individuals learn that what they initially saw as odd beliefs, attitudes,
including actions are actually not all that strange, it is frequently a huge source of
satisfaction for them. They are indeed fairly prevalent, and numerous others experience
the same difficulties.
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