Hello! I feel stuck while writing down an assignment. Can you guide me on how to write it down? Every sub-section of this assignment's instructions seem to resemble one another and I cannot distinguish in which section I should write specific concepts.

Can you please provide me with an elaborative structure for this assignment and some examples in each section on how to write it down, what is expected in each section as per the marking criteria and instructions, and guide me where I need to link theory, concepts from textbooks in which sections and how to do that?

I will share assignment instructions, marking criteria, interview draft, textbooks' chapters.

Textbook chapters: Harms chapter 6, 7, 8.

Interview draft:

Social Worker: Hello Alex, It's a pleasure to meet you today. Alex: Hello, thank you. It's nice to meet you too. Social Worker: Before we start, I want to introduce myself. My name is Vanshika. I'm a social worker here at the hospital. Alex, have you ever spoken with a social worker before? Alex: No Social Worker: Alright, so let me explain to you what I do as a social worker and how I may assist you. Alex, I'm here to listen to your worries, respond to any inquiries you might have, and support you while you go through this process. We will work together to find ways to cope with the situation. So, Alex do you have any concerns or questions about my role today? Alex: No Social worker: All right, then I'll go ahead and explain the concepts of privacy and confidentiality to you. Alex, I want you to know that I value your privacy and our communication will remain confidential. Your privacy and well-being are my top priorities. However, if there are circumstances in which I may need to share information with other professionals to ensure your safety or of others, then in that case, I will talk to you beforehand and only do so with your consent. So, Alex, please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have regarding my role as a social worker or about confidentiality. Alex: Thank you for giving me the chance to voice my concerns. Your explanation of your responsibility and confidentiality has pleased me. Knowing that your main priority is my privacy and well-being makes me comfortable. Social worker: "Thank you, Alex. I'm glad I can give you the information you required. It's important to me that you experience comfort during this session. Please do not hesitate to speak with me if you have any further queries or concerns at any time. Alex, the medical team asked me to meet with you, but since our conversation is just getting started, I'd want to know what you think of our meeting. Can you share with me what led you to this session? Alex: I was the only one who requested a session from the medical personnel since I am now having testing for breast cancer and am quite emotional, making it harder for me to hang on. Social worker: Alex, I appreciate you sharing it with me. You seem to be going through a pretty difficult time at the moment, so it makes perfect sense that you would be overwhelmed, worried, andstressed. I want you to know that I'm here to assist you through this, and it's normal to feel the way you're feeling. How have you been experiencing your emotions recently, Alex? Alex: I'm now getting tested for breast cancer. I find it challenging to accept and admit what is happening to me or what may happen at this point. I'm concerned about what might happen next. I am fit, healthy, and in good health, so I cannot accept that it might happen to me. Social worker: Alex, what I'm hearing is accepting the fact that you might have developed breast cancer must be really tough, particularly if you've been living a healthy lifestyle. Feeling anxious and apprehensive about the future is normal. Alex: Yes, exactly.I'mstruggling to accept this reality. Social Worker: It sounds likeyou're dealing with a lot of uncertainty at the moment. It's critical to recognise such emotions and give yourself time to work through it. Alex: Yeah,it'sjust overwhelming. Social worker:I can see how difficult it must be to make your way through all of this uncertainty.It makes perfect sense that you seem to be overwhelmed by everything going on. Dealing with a health issue can be frightening for anyone. Butremember,you'renot alone in this.I amhere to supportyouthroughout this entire journey. I've worked with clients in similar situations in the past, and I've witnessed how strong and resilient people can be in the face of hardship. Alex: Thankyou, that means a lot. Social Worker: Sure, Alex. It's important for me that you receive assistance throughout this challenging period. I'd like to ask you a few questions to better understand your needs and worries to put your mind at rest. How do you feel about me asking some questions? Alex: Yes,that'sfine. Social Worker: Great.Let'stake it one step at a time. Can you tell me about your living situation, whether you stay alone or with family or friends? Alex: Yeah, I live with my husband and two lovely daughters. Social Worker: Okay I'dlike to explore howyourfamily hasbeen supportingyouthrough this process. Tell me a bit more aboutyourrelationship withyourdaughters and husband? Alex: Sure,my eldest daughter has been a practical and encouraging medical student. My spouse has also been encouraging me to maintain my optimism. My younger daughter is extremely connected to me, so I'm not sure how she'll respond, so I haven't informed her yet. Social Worker: Your family seems to be a great source of support for you, which is fantastic.That they're standing with you through this trying time makes me happy. Regarding your worries about notifying your younger daughter, we may collaborate to figure out how to have a senitive and valuable conversation with her. I've had similar discussions with other clients, so I know how difficult it can be to strike a balance between being truthful and sparing your loved ones needless anxiety. Alex: That would be helpful. Thankyou. Social worker: Alex, what are your thoughts on involving your husband and elder daughter in our conversation about how to approach telling your younger daughter about this situation? Alex: Yes, I would like to include them in this process as they will be my support system in the process. Social Worker: Great. Then, I will set up our next appointment to discuss your concerns about informing your younger daughter, which will include you, your spouse, and your older daughter. Alex, is there anything else you'd want to share with me? Alex: No, Vanshika. As of now, these are all the emotions I'm going through. Social Worker: Okay, Well, Alex Please know that I am here for you if you feel the need to share anything with me. Alex: Yes, thank you Social Worker: Before we wrap up today's session, Alex, I want to ensure that I haven't missed anything important. Currently,youare going through tests for Breast Cancer. You are living with your husband and two daughters and it's good to hear that they are supporting you in this challenging time. I want you to know that I completely understand what you are going through right now, and I acknowledge your emotions that you are feeling overwhelmed. It's completely normal to feel stressed and worried in this moment. I understand that it's difficult to contemplate telling your younger daughter, especially considering how attached she is to you. In this meeting, we've agreed to have a second meeting with your husband and elder daughter to discuss this concern and brainstorm some strategies together. We can schedule our meeting for next Monday at 12 PM, as that will also give you time to receive your test results. So how does that sound to you? Alex: Yeah, it's perfectly fine. Social Worker: Alex, I want to mention that it's okay to feel the way you're feeling. I'm here for you. You can share your emotions, thoughts, and feelings with me. You are not alone in this journey, Alex. Alex: Thank you so much, Vanshika. It feels much better after venting out my emotions in front of you. Social Worker: It was a pleasure meeting you, Alex. Please take care of yourself, and we'll meet the following Monday at 12 PM.

Assignment instructions:

Following the completion of your video recording, you will need to review and reflect on your interview video and submit an in-depth critical summary of the interview considering the skills demonstrated, strengths and areas for development, and links with relevant theory related to interview processes, skills and practice, and intervention approaches. Consider the AASW Code of Ethics in your work toward developing reflexive and ethical practice.Please provide timestamps of examples used in your assessment.

Your assignment needs to cover these areas:

1. A brief summary of the interview
2. Strengths and areas needing development
3. Where and how you demonstrated the phases of the interview and how this relates to theory on the principles of counselling and counselling/interviewing processes and skills. You should consider when and howduring the interview you attempted to do the following:

• Establish rapport;
• Demonstrate active listening;
• Build an effective relationship;
• "Establish the story" (including questioning);
• Demonstrate empathy;
• Use reflecting/paraphrasing and summarising skills;
• Engage in a preliminary assessment process (includingquestions that explore bio-psychosocial factors); and
• Identify an issue and set one goal.

4. Outline any theoretical approaches you attempted to use during the interview and how this is demonstrated.Outline other approaches that may be used in planning for follow-up.

5. Ways in which a minimum of two theoretical approaches could be pursued with this client, consider theories learnt throughout your degree thus far eg: systems, structural, critical social work theory, anti-oppressive practice, intersectionality, critical race theory, ecological theory).

Marking criteria:

Assessment 3 HSSW401 marking rubric Learning outcomes 1. demonstrate coherent knowledge of the main theoretical framings and principles of basic counselling used in social work practice and engagement with people from diverse groups; 2. demonstrate an ability to apply and contextualise the use of empathic and reflective listening skills; 3. demonstrate appropriate interviewing skills ranging from establishing rapport to closure; 4. analyse the skills in a counselling interview aligning with reflexive and ethical practice in social work; and 5. demonstrate judgement in planning how to assess and address client issues.

Word count - 2000 equivalent

Criteria Grade of 7 (High Distinction) Grade of 6 (Distinction) Grade of 5 (Credit) Grade of 4 (Pass) Grade of 3-1 (Fail) Criteria 1: Knowledge of a minimum of two theoretical approaches used with diverse groups in their video and further two approaches for pursuing client follow-up

7 Marks Excellent understanding of how a minimum of two theoretical approaches used with diverse groups are applicable in their video In depth understanding of how a minimum of two theoretical approaches used with diverse groups are applicable in their video Sound understanding of how a minimum of two theoretical approaches used with diverse groups are applicable in their video Adequate understanding of how a minimum of two theoretical approaches used with diverse groups are applicable in their video Limited/inappropriate understanding of how a minimum of two theoretical approaches used with diverse groups are applicable in their video Criteria 2: Analyse their use of micro skills in the video

7 Marks Excellent analysis of their use of empathic and reflective listening skills in the video In depth analysis of their use of empathic and reflective listening skills in the video Sound analysis of their use of empathic and reflective listening skills in the video Adequate analysis of their use of empathic and reflective listening skills in the video Limited/inappropriate analysis of their use of empathic and reflective listening skills in the video Criteria 3: Identifies phases of the interview and skills used in the video

7 Marks Excellent identification of phases of the interview and skills used in the video In depth identification of phases of the interview and skills used in the video Sound identification of phases of the interview and skills used in the video Adequate identification of phases of the interview and skills used in the video Limited/inappropriate identification of phases of the interview and skills used in the video Criteria 4: Critically analyse skills used for reflexive and ethical practice in social work

7 Marks Excellent analysis of skills used, demonstrating the use of reflexive and ethical social work principles in analysis In depth analysis of skills used, demonstrating the use of reflexive and ethical social work principles in analysis Sound analysis of skills used, demonstrating the use of reflexive and ethical social work principles in analysis Adequate analysis of skills used, demonstrating the use of reflexive and ethical social work principles in analysis Limited/inappropriate analysis of skills used, demonstrating the use of reflexive and ethical social work principles in analysis Criteria 5: Demonstrate judgement in planning how to address client issues and follow up

7 Marks Excellent judgement in planning how to address client issues and follow up In depth judgement in planning how to address client issues and follow up Sound judgement in planning how to address client issues and follow up Adequate judgement in planning how to address client issues and follow up Limited/ inappropriate judgement in planning how to address client issues and follow up Overall reflection: Criteria 1 Critical reflection evident

3 Marks Excellent critical reflection evident In depth critical reflection evident Sound critical reflection evident Adequate critical reflection evident Limited/inappropriate critical reflection evident Overall referencing literature: Criteria 2 Utilisation of relevant literature and correct referencing

2 Marks Excellent use of relevant literature and correct referencing In depth use of relevant literature and correct referencing Sound use of relevant literature and correct referencing Adequate use of relevant literature and correct referencing Limited/inappropriate use of relevant literature and correct referencing

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Theoretical approaches which might be considered in evaluating whether they have been applied in this interview or not, other than those mentioned already in the instructions: narrative approach, solution-focused approach, person-centred approach.