Clinical Supervision Mind Mapping

Mind MappingClinical Supervision

A creative modality for practical applicaitioni in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and neurobased supervision.

Client MINDMAP

Ideas

LInes

Dotted or Solid

Branches

Main Themes Links

Colors

Secondary

Within Branches

Paper

Materials

Unlined Paper Colored pens Clear Space

Keywords

Associated with each branch

Primary Branch

Colored Pens

Secondary

Intake

Directions

Images

Accompany Keywords/ Branches

Symbols

Treatment

Engage

HOW TO DRAW A MIND MAP

Central Image

Branches

Words

• Write one word on each branch
• Word describes the essence of the idea, though, or concept being explored as it relates to the them of the branch.
• The use of images to supplent words is also acceptable

• Draw a central image
• Meaningful to you or client
• Aids the brain in creating associations
• Use at least 3 colors

• Primary, secondary, tertiary curved lines
• Use the central image as the source
• Use different clore for each primary branch
• Use same color for a theme, if desired

Ways to Use

Connections

Review

• Draw dotted or solid lines between and among branches to show interrelated connections.

• Discuss in small groups and explain the MindMap
• Review again to ensure the information becomes part of your long term memory

• Treatment Planning
• Case Conceptulization
• Clinical Snapshot of Client
• Indivudal and Group Counseling
• Collaborative Activity
• Clinical Supervision

Let's Practice with a Case Study

Client M is a 24-year-old Asian-American male who presented for counseling after being referred by his PCP.

Client M

He appeared disheveled and yawned frequently during the intake interview. The client’s wife was recently diagnosed with an advanced stage of uterine cancer, which has spread to her lungs. She is currently undergoing an aggressive form of chemotherapy. The couple has a 10-year-old son who is unaware of his mother’s diagnosis. His grades have dropped, and his teachers have reported that he does not participate much in class activities anymore. Mr. M and his family moved to their current location approximately 10 years ago and live approximately seven hours away from where most of their family are located. Mr. M is a middle child and has an older brother and a sister. He describes his relationship with both of his parents as supportive and positive. He indicated that he and his brother are close, but his relationship with his sister, who is an alcoholic, is strained. Mr. M has two close friends with whom he watches sports and goes out on regular walks. He also attends Bible study with a group of fellow churchgoers who have provided support when they learned of his wife’s diagnosis.

Mr. M has a medical history of gastrointestinal stress-related complications, and he was hospitalized for one week about three years ago when he started a new job. He reports that he is unable to sleep, has no appetite, and worries constantly about how he and his son will cope especially when he has thoughts about his wife not recovering. His productivity at work has been negatively impacted because of frequent absences due to his wife’s medical appointments and his lack of motivation to do anything.

He is concerned about whether he will be able to keep his job. He also worried about the mounting medical bills, especially since he has now become the sole income earner in their household. His physician has prescribed an antidepressant for his moods and medications for stomach ulcers. His physician has recommended that he consult a mental health professional for counseling. Mr. M has no prior history of counseling and has been reluctant to seek counseling in the past.

Created after Intake

YOUR TURN! Think of A CLIENT AND START YOUR MIND MAP

Directions

Central Image

Branches

Words

• Write one word on each branch
• Word describes the essence of the idea, though, or concept being explored as it relates to the them of the branch.
• The use of images to supplent words is also acceptable

• Draw a central image
• Meaningful to you or client
• Aids the brain in creating associations
• Use at least 3 colors

• Primary, secondary, tertiary curved lines
• Use the central image as the source
• Use different clore for each primary branch
• Use same color for a theme, if desired

Ways to Use

Connections

Review

• Draw dotted or solid lines between and among branches to show interrelated connections.

• Discuss in small groups and explain the MindMap
• Review again to ensure the information becomes part of your long term memory

• Treatment Planning
• Case Conceptulization
• Clinical Snapshot of Client
• Indivudal and Group Counseling
• Collaborative Activity
• Clinical Supervision

I hope you enjoyed the case conceptualization mind-mapping experience!