Common client problem, issue, or gap in services or programs at your field agency
Describe at least one common client problem, issue, or gap in services or programs at your field agency, practice, or community setting. (If you are not currently in a practice setting, you may draw on your past work or practicum experience.)
Specifically, highlight what you see that tells you clients need something more than what the agency, practice, or community setting is offering.
Identify a program that you think is necessary to address the problem, issue, or gap and explain why.
Generate a question that you might ask about your identified need and to whom.
Sample Answer
The prompt asks me to identify a common client problem or gap in services at a hypothetical field agency or community setting. I will then propose a new program to address this issue and generate a relevant question.
Identifying a Common Client Problem
Problem: In many community mental health agencies, there is often a lack of specialized services for individuals with personality disorders. These disorders can significantly impact a person’s relationships, work, and overall quality of life, but they are often misunderstood and undertreated.