Reference no: EM133532876

Assignment:

TheStudents are to select a character from a film / novel / TV show where the character has suffered loss and grief (either they have lost someone significant to them or a significant part / aspect of themselves). Students are to simulate the first two sessions of this client coming to therapy. You do not need to describe these sessions word for word, but please reflect upon what would the therapist aim to achieve in these two sessions, and how might a client and therapist work through the first few sessions. In your response you need to include the following:

a) Describe the presenting issues for the client.

b) Describe how you would engage and connect to this client.

c) Explain your thoughts and ideas around contracting and case planning; what are your goals and objectives for the client and the therapy process?

d) What theoretical ideas might inform and support your therapeutic process?

e) What interventions would you consider using (please provide rationales)?

f) What obstacles can you anticipate / might arise?

g) How would you potentially work to overcome these?

h) What strategies for self-care might you employ? Analysis of this client's grief and loss experience forms part.