Helping process

Question 1

Helping process – seven steps

Answer 1

Engagement
Assessment
Planning or refer elsewhere
Intervention
Evaluation
Termination
Follow up

Question 2

Helping process step one – engagement (6)

Answer 2

build rapport
Establish trust
Intake
Review confidentiality
Secure informed consent
Setting of boundaries

Question 3

Helping process step two – assessment (3)

Answer 3

Gather information
Determine presenting problem
Identify strengths and weaknesses

Question 4

Helping process step three – planning (5)

Answer 4

Setting goals
Selecting treatment modalities
Develop action plan
Create treatment plan
Or… refer elsewhere for needed assistance

Question 5

Helping process step four – intervention

Answer 5

Actively working with client – actions are taken by both client and SW

Utilize techniques to carry out work towards goals

Assigned client tasks and activities – these are the actionable steps taken to achieve goals

Question 6

Helping process step five – evaluation (3)

Answer 6

review client’s progress
Determine what is/isn’t working
This is a cyclical, ongoing process

Question 7

Helping process step six – termination (3)

Answer 7

 Closing therapeutic relationship
Goals have hopefully been met!
Services are hopefully no longer needed!
Termination must be discussed before carried out

Question 8

Helping process step seven – follow up

Answer 8

Reach out to former client to see how they’re doing