Clinical Notation: Documentation for clients in treatment - CASAT
Clinical Notation: Documentation for clients in treatment - CASAT
Clinical Notation: Documentation for clients in treatment - CASAT
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“What if I don‟t get it right?”Many cl<strong>in</strong>icians worry that they will misrepresent theclient or “get it wrong” <strong>in</strong> their reflections orsummaries.That’s okay!The client will appreciate that you are try<strong>in</strong>g and itgives them the chance to clarify.Reflections are one way of test<strong>in</strong>g theories. Sometimesthey fit and help the client ga<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>sight.Don‟t be too afraid to take some risk. A complexreflection/summary often can add depth and emotion.Even if it is not quite accurate, the client is now<strong>in</strong>vited to go to that deeper level and specify what theymeant or felt.