This paper will be based on a video clip of a client interview. Papers should be no more than six pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, with one-inch margins. Do not include a summary of the client’s identifying information or history; instead, begin directly with question #1 below. Please incorporate a minimum of six citations, APA style, drawn from six reference sources, at least four of which are in the course bibliography.
This paper is intended to support attainment of competence in SWC 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior; SWC 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice; SWC 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice; SWC 6: Engage with Individuals; SWC 7: Assess Individuals.
Assess this client’s prominent ego defenses and at least two other noteworthy aspects of ego functioning.
Create a half-page of dialogue (single-spaced), imagining “Bruce” as your client, and in which you demonstrate a psychodynamic intervention (e.g.: expressing empathic attunement; connecting of here-and-now patterns with earlier developmental experiences/events; positive validation and mirroring). Explain how your assessment of his ego functioning (in at least one realm) informs your decision to use this specific intervention. Reflect on how you would attempt to assess the impact of your intervention.
How do you anticipate the client’s early history might show up in her/his working relationship with you, the team, etc.? Anticipate transference and counter-transference responses and how they might impact your interactions with this client.
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