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Session 2 - Work Stress & Communication - Analytics

Recorded on: 7/22/2024

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Session Dynamics

Talk Time Distribution

Analysis of speech duration between therapist and client.

Therapist Talk Time58.8%

Client Talk Time41.2%

Summary:

The therapist's talk time is higher than the client's, with the therapist speaking for approximately 58.82% of the session and the client speaking for 41.18%. While not excessively dominant, the therapist does lead the conversation. This could be due to the therapist introducing new concepts and guiding the client through different techniques. Further analysis of the session's content could reveal whether the talk time distribution is appropriate for the specific therapeutic goals.

Talk Time Distribution

Key Therapeutic Moments

Significant instances like goal discussions or emotional breakthroughs.

Key Therapeutic Moments

Session Engagement

Analysis of client engagement through voice, sentiment, and participation.

Overall Engagement Score85/100

Sentiment Analysis:

The client expresses negative sentiments related to work stress and relationship conflict. Initially, the client reports feeling 'stressed' and overwhelmed by work. Later, the client expresses defensiveness during an argument with their partner. However, the client also demonstrates a willingness to try new strategies and shows insight into their own patterns ('I do get defensive quickly'). By the end of the session, the client expresses a sense of hopefulness, indicating a positive shift in sentiment.

Voice Tone Analysis:

The client's tone likely shifts throughout the session. Initially, a more subdued or stressed tone can be inferred from the description of their week. As the therapist offers potential solutions and the client engages in self-reflection, the tone likely becomes more thoughtful and perhaps slightly more optimistic. The client's willingness to 'try' suggests a degree of openness, but also some hesitancy, which would be reflected in the tone.

Participation Metrics:

The client actively participates in the session, responding to the therapist's questions and elaborating on their experiences. The client's responses are generally detailed, indicating a willingness to engage in the therapeutic process. For example, the client provides specific examples of their racing thoughts ('I'm not going to get this done,' or 'I'm going to mess this up.') and describes the content of the argument with their partner. The client also asks no questions, which is slightly less engaging.

Session Engagement

Therapeutic Progress

Goal Alignment Tracking

Identifies stated goals and assesses session alignment.

Identified Goals:

Managing work stress through cognitive techniques
Improving relationship communication by focusing on validation and active listening

Alignment Assessment:

The session content strongly aligns with the identified goals. The therapist directly addresses work stress by introducing and explaining cognitive techniques like thought-stopping and thought-challenging. The session also focuses on improving communication with the client's partner by exploring the client's defensive reactions, identifying underlying needs, and suggesting active listening and validation strategies. The therapist consistently brings the conversation back to these goals and checks in with the client about their progress and feelings regarding them.

Goal Alignment Tracking

Actionable Feedback & Reporting

Post-session insights, effectiveness scores, and evidence-based suggestions.

Session Effectiveness Score:

82 / 100

(Based on engagement, goal alignment, and key moment analysis)

Suggestions for Improvement:

Consider increasing client talk time by using more open-ended questions.
Revisit stated goals explicitly at the beginning of the next session to ensure continued alignment.
Explore somatic experiencing techniques if client expresses physical manifestations of anxiety again.

Session Engagement

Analysis of client engagement through voice, sentiment, and participation.

Overall Engagement Score85/100

Session 2 - Work Stress & Communication - Analytics

Session Dynamics

Summary:

Introduction of Cognitive Techniques Therapist: That "racing mind" is a common experience with anxiety. - How does that sound as a potential tool?

Goal Discussion - Relationship Communication Therapist: Good. Let's also revisit the goal of improving communication with your partner. - It validates their experience.

Insight and Self-Awareness Client: This session actually helped me see some patterns. - Therapist: Recognizing those patterns is a huge step forward.

Session Summary and Planning Therapist: We're nearing the end of our time for today. - Let's plan to check in on these strategies next week.

Sentiment Analysis:

Voice Tone Analysis:

Participation Metrics:

Therapeutic Progress

Identified Goals:

Alignment Assessment:

Session Effectiveness Score:

Suggestions for Improvement:

Identified Goals:

Alignment Assessment:

Summary:

Sentiment Analysis:

Voice Tone Analysis:

Participation Metrics:

Introduction of Cognitive Techniques Therapist: That "racing mind" is a common experience with anxiety. - How does that sound as a potential tool?

Goal Discussion - Relationship Communication Therapist: Good. Let's also revisit the goal of improving communication with your partner. - It validates their experience.

Insight and Self-Awareness Client: This session actually helped me see some patterns. - Therapist: Recognizing those patterns is a huge step forward.

Session Summary and Planning Therapist: We're nearing the end of our time for today. - Let's plan to check in on these strategies next week.