In this module, you learned about interpretation and
termination. Usually client statements can be interpreted in a variety
of ways. In this discussion, you will select two client statements and
offer your interpretation. You will explain the reasoning for your
interpretation and the intention, or what you hope to accomplish through
the interpretation. For the second part of your discussion post you
will share what you think is the most challenging part of terminating
the counseling relationship with your client and how you will address
that challenge.
Read the client statements given below before starting the assignment.Client Statements:
Client A:
When I go to speak in front of a group, I totally panic. I freeze up and
can’t think of anything to say. I feel like I’m going to start
blithering and be incoherent. It’s crazy because I’ve been doing public
speaking for a long time, but it never seems to get any better. I just
don’t seem to have any confidence or think I have anything worth saying.
I think I’ve always been this way. Even in grade school, I remember the
kids teasing me because I blushed whenever I had to say anything in
class. I don’t know why I was embarrassed then because my parents always
encouraged me to speak in public. In fact, they entered me in all these
contests for public speaking and coached me so that I would be good,
and they really wanted me to win. So they did a lot to help me with this
problem (Hill, 2009).
Client B: I
had a really bad blowup with my boyfriend. He was half an hour late
coming to get me for a dinner we had arranged with another couple. I was
just furious by the time he got there. It seems like he’s always late,
and I feel like he is just inconsiderate of me. So I got really angry at
him when he came, and it ruined the evening. He was angry at me the
whole time. He pointed out that he had told me he might not get there
right on time. He kind of threatened that he might leave me if I keep
being so silly about such things. I ended up apologizing to him
profusely because he was right that he had said he might be late. I
don’t want to lose him because this is the best relationship I’ve ever
had. But I don’t understand why I always feel so lousy after we’ve been
together (Hill, 2009).
Client C: I
am nervous about meeting this woman tonight. I answered an ad in the
personals because I really want to start dating, but I don’t know if
this is such a good idea. I mean, what kind of people advertise in the
personals? She might be a real wacko. I have pretty high standards for
who I go out with, and I don’t want to waste time if we don’t get along.
My past experiences have been pretty bad with dating. I go out and find
someone I like, but then they never want to go out with me again (Hill,
2009).
Client D: I
just got back from visiting my family for Thanksgiving, and once again, I
felt inadequate. My older brother was there, and he talked the whole
time about how wonderful he is doing in his new position in a law firm.
He entertained the family over dinner with all the cases he is working
on. I just felt like I couldn’t get a word in edgewise and that nobody
was interested in what I was doing. It reminds me of my whole childhood
where I felt like I couldn’t compete with him because he was always the
older, better brother (Hill, 2009).
Tasks:In a minimum of 400 words, post to the Discussion Area your response to the following:Part AReview the client statements provided above and
select two to interpret. Identify each statement you chose and provide
the interpretation as you would share it with the client. You may wish
to start with a reflection statement followed by the interpretation. In
your answer, identify which two cases you selected by including the case
name (e.g. Client A or Client B) preceding your interpretation.Articulate the intention of your interpretation and what you hope it will facilitate with the client.Part BArticulate what you believe will be the most
challenging part of terminating with your client and how you will
address that challenge.Support your rationale and analysis by using
at least two resources from professional literature in your response.
Professional literature may include the University online library
resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and
websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or
institutions (websites ending in .edu or .gov).
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