2. WHAT IS PROCESS RECORDING? Extensive verbatim capture of an
interview Time-intensive Verbal and non-verbal 3. PROCESS RECORDING
Used for self-evaluation Do not include verbatim or process
recordings in case files. 4. PROCESS RECORDING Usually contains: 1.
At least first names of those involved in the session 2. The date
of the session 3. A description of what happened 4. The social
workers observations of the clients actions and nonverbal
communications 5. The social workers assessment of what happened
and why 6. A diagnostic summary that pulls together the social
workers overall thoughts on the entire session (in a paragraph or
so) 7. A brief statement of goals or plans for further contact with
the client 5. THEORECTICAL FRAMEWORK Cohen (1988) five-step format
for process recording: 1. Pre-engagement 2. Narrative 3. Assessment
4. Plans 5. Questions 6. TIPS TO SUCCESSFUL PROCESS RECORDING 1.
Short time lag 2. If possible, try to do process recording with
audio- or videotaping. 3. Purpose is to help you learn how to be an
effective practitioner. 4. Select the most challenging case. 5.
This is a time-consuming activity 6. Ensure process recording does
not jeopardize clients confidentiality. Use perhaps only the first
letter (Mr. C.). 7. Keep the written records in a secure place. 8.
Remember that process recording is a teaching device only. 9. It
should never become a part of the formal record of the agency. 7.
PROCESS RECORDING FORMAT 1. Purpose of the interview 2.
Observations about the clients physical and emotional status 3.
Description of the interview 4. Impressions (but based on facts) 5.
Reflection on skills and techniques used 6. A plan for future
contact and activity 8. REFERENCE Royse, D. D. (2012) Field
instruction : a guide for social work students, 6th ed., p. 158-161
Pearson Education, Inc.
