Simulation Assessment Reflection Paper

1. Description:
In this reflective assignment, I will discuss my experience participating in a simulation assessment with a client named Mrs.Ivonov about her son Alexander. During the simulation, I played the role of the social worker and was tasked with conducting an initial assessment with the client to better understand their needs and develop a plan of action.
Throughout the simulation, I asked the client a series of questions to better understand their situation and needs, and provided information about available resources and services that may be helpful. I also worked to create a supportive and empathetic environment to help the client feel comfortable sharing their experiences.
After the simulation, I reflected on my performance and

I was able to successfully assess the situation, get the necessary information from the client for the assessment and identify the clients and her family’s needs. I did this by asking direct yes or no questions for required information and asking open ended questions to explore the situation and the client’s feelings. By asking a good set of questions I was able to effectively identify support systems, create an ecomap, explore the history of the presenting problem, and create an intervention plan based on the goals and needs of the

There are a number of factors contributing to the successful portions of the simulation assessment. The preparation and research I conducted were greatly useful in the simulation. I was able to sit on a number of sessions with the mental health clinician from my practicum for intakes where I was able to assess, learn and enquire diverse techniques, skills, and methods to use for my simulation assessment. Beyond that, I was able to sit down with colleagues and research the fundamentals of an assessment and outlines for its natural process.
The main reason for the unsuccessful portions of the simulation was due to my nervousness and anxiety about the limited time. I was adamant about getting the assessment done and checking off all the “required” boxes. Because of this I was unable to provide additional support and empathy during emotional and grieving periods. My anxiety about uncomfortable silence also caused me to speak prematurely and state my opinion when I was trying to connect. Instead of connecting, this created an uncomfortable misunderstanding that I clarified right away.
Could you have responded in a different way during the simulation?