Self-Assessment and Critical Reflection on a Mock Therapy Session: Challenges, Interventions, and Theoretical Analysis

Watch your recorded session 1 and assess yourself in the below areas, be sure to include timestamps as necessary. APA format is required- 5 points. Answer the below questions in 2-3 pages (5 points).

• Reflect on your experiences as the therapist during the mock therapy session. Discuss challenges encountered, successful interventions utilized, and areas for improvement (include timestamps for each of these). (5 points)
• Analyze the effectiveness of the CBT techniques applied and their alignment with theoretical principles. (5 points)
• Evaluate the client’s engagement with the therapeutic process, their understanding and acceptance of CBT concepts, and their willingness to engage in homework assignments and behavioral experiments. Identify any barriers to progress and explore alternative approaches that could have been employed. (5 points)