As a helping professional it is important to be aware of the kinds of client/s that may be most challenging to work with. Challenging clients can mean very different things to different people. For example, the kind of challenge or problem that a client brings may cause you distress. In addition, this assignment allows you to investigate evidence-based research about how to work with this type of client as well as to develop a deeper understanding of the client. Hence, the following is required:
Describe who you would consider being a difficult client to work with.
Reflect on and describe the reasons that you believe this kind of client would be challenging for you. (Explore from Micro-Macro reasons- be able to shift from the individual to systemic.)
Find at least two journal articles that describe how to work with this kind of client. NOTE: journal article means that it has come from a peer-reviewed, professional journal and it is not just a web-based discussion or opinion. Each of the health-related professions has many professional journals, and you are to choose your article from within the professional literature. These journal articles can oftentimes be acquired online, as full text, but nonetheless are electronic versions of peer-reviewed professional journals. Please attach a reference page citing the journal articles that you used in your research.
Explain what you will need to do in order to work with this kind of client in the future. Use both personal reflection and evidence-based research in your detailed description.
Demonstrate that you have developed greater empathy and understanding for this client by writing a reflection from the client’s point of view.
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