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Working With Families:
The Case of Carol and Joseph
Carol is a 23-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian female and the
mother of a 1-year-old baby girl. She is currently unemployed,
having previously worked for a house cleaning company. The
baby is healthy and developmentally on target, and she and the
parents appear to be well bonded with one another. Carol lives in
a rented house with her husband, Joseph. Joseph is a 27-year-old,
heterosexual, Hispanic male. He was recently arrested at their
home for a drug deal, which he asserts was a setup. Both parents
were charged with child endangerment because weapons were
found in the child’s crib and drugs were found in the home. The
parents assert that the child never sleeps in the crib but in their
bed. As a result of the parents’ arrest, social services was notified,
and the child was temporarily placed in a kinship care arrangement
with the maternal grandmother, who resides nearby. As a
result of Joseph’s arrest, he was fired from the cleaning company
where he worked, and the family is now experiencing financial
difficulties.
After initial contact was made with the parents, a number of
concerns were noted and the family was recommended for additional
case management. Carol’s mother indicated that she had
concerns about Carol’s drinking habits and stated that Carol’s
father and grandfather were alcoholics. She and the father separated
when Carol was a baby, and Carol has had only limited
contact with him. There appears to be significant tension between
the grandmother and Carol and Joseph. I addressed the alcohol
issue with both parents, who denied there was a problem, but
shortly after the discussion, Carol was involved in a serious car
accident with the baby in the car. She was determined to have been
under the influence of alcohol. I advised Carol that she could not
have any unsupervised contact with her child until she completed
intensive inpatient substance abuse treatment. I made arrangements
for her placement, but after a week, she was discharged
for noncompliance with the rules. She was then referred to an
intensive outpatient program and began therapy there. Initially
her attendance was erratic because she had lost her license as a
result of the DUI. Eventually, however, she became engaged in the
program and began to address her issues. She acknowledged that
she had started using drugs at a very young age but said that she
had only begun drinking in the previous year or so. We discussed
the genetics of her family, and she said that she realized that she
had deteriorated rapidly since beginning to drink and knew that
she simply could not drink alcohol.
Joseph’s mother is deceased, and his father travels extensively
in his job and is not available as a support. Joseph was
very devoted to his mother and was devastated by her premature
death. We discussed the strengths that he and Carol demonstrated
in staying together and working out their p.
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Working With Families:
The Case of Carol and Joseph
Carol is a 23-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian female and the
mother of a 1-year-old baby girl. She is currently unemployed,
having previously worked for a house cleaning company. The
baby is healthy and developmentally on target, and she and the
parents appear to be well bonded with one another. Carol lives in
a rented house with her husband, Joseph. Joseph is a 27-year-old,
heterosexual, Hispanic male. He was recently arrested at their
home for a drug deal, which he asserts was a setup. Both parents
were charged with child endangerment because weapons were
found in the child’s crib and drugs were found in the home. The
parents assert that the child never sleeps in the crib but in their
bed. As a result of the parents’ arrest, social services was notified,
and the child was temporarily placed in a kinship care arrange-
ment with the maternal grandmother, who resides nearby. As a
result of Joseph’s arrest, he was fired from the cleaning company
where he worked, and the family is now experiencing financial
difficulties.
After initial contact was made with the parents, a number of
concerns were noted and the family was recommended for addi-
tional case management. Carol’s mother indicated that she had
concerns about Carol’s drinking habits and stated that Carol’s
father and grandfather were alcoholics. She and the father sepa-
rated when Carol was a baby, and Carol has had only limited
contact with him. There appears to be significant tension between
the grandmother and Carol and Joseph. I addressed the alcohol
issue with both parents, who denied there was a problem, but
shortly after the discussion, Carol was involved in a serious car
accident with the baby in the car. She was determined to have been
under the influence of alcohol. I advised Carol that she could not
have any unsupervised contact with her child until she completed
intensive inpatient substance abuse treatment. I made arrange-
ments for her placement, but after a week, she was discharged
for noncompliance with the rules. She was then referred to an
intensive outpatient program and began therapy there. Initially
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her attendance was erratic because she had lost her license as a
result of the DUI. Eventually, however, she became engaged in the
program and began to address her issues. She acknowledged that
she had started using drugs at a very young age but said that she
had only begun drinking in the previous year or so. We discussed
the genetics of her family, and she said that she realized that she
had deteriorated rapidly since beginning to drink and knew that
she simply could not drink alcohol.
Joseph’s mother is deceased, and his father travels exten-
sively in his job and is not available as a support. Joseph was
very devoted to his mother and was devastated by her premature
death. We discussed the strengths that he and C.
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Discussion 2:
Cultural Competence
The term
cultural competence
denotes an integrative perspective on the cultures of other people. Individuals displaying higher levels of cultural competency tend not to promote their culture over others or vice versa—they instead demonstrate an interest in learning more about the customs, habits, and behaviors of those whose backgrounds are different from their own.
Post a description of your level of familiarity with the culture of the client.
Describe at least two additional pieces of information you would need to gather from the client in order to best assist him or her.
For this Discussion, review the case studies below and consider your knowledge of the client’s culture.
References
James, J., Green, D., Rodriguez, C., & Fong, R. (2008). Addressing disproportionality through undoing racism, leadership development, and community engagement.
Child Welfare, 87
(2), 279–296.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
[removed]O’Brien, M. (2011). Equality and fairness: Linking social justice and social work practice.
Journal of Social Work, 11
(2), 143–158.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Working with survivors of domestic violence: The case of Charo
. In
Social work case studies: Foundation year.
Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com
Working With Survivors of Domestic Violence: The Case of Charo
Charo is a 34-year-old, heterosexual, Hispanic female. She is unemployed and currently lives in an apartment with her ve chil- dren, ages 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. She came to this country 8 years ago from Mexico with her husband, Paulo. During intake, Charo reported that she suffered severe abuse and neglect in the home as a child and rape as a young adult. Charo does not speak English and currently does not have a visa to work.
Charo initially came for services at our domestic violence agency because Child Protective Services (CPS) and the court ordered her to attend a domestic violence support group after allegations of domestic violence were made by one of her chil- dren to a teacher at their school. Her husband was ordered to attend a batterer’s intervention program (BIP). Charo attended the domestic violence support group but seldom said a word. Although she rarely shared during group, she also rarely missed a session. While she attended the group, she also met with me weekly for individual sessions. During these sessions I informed her of the dynamics of domestic violence and helped her create a safety plan. She often said that she was only attending the group because it was mandated and that she just wanted CPS to close her case. One week, Charo suddenly stopped attending group. When I called her, she said that she had been busy and unable to attend. That same day her husband called me to verify that I was who his wife said I was, as he often accused Charo of having affairs.
Charo showed up to group again one day.
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Working With Survivors of
Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Angela
Angela is a 27-year-old, Caucasian female, who first came to
counseling to address her history of sexual abuse. She graduated
from college with a BS in chemistry and has since been employed
by pharmaceutical companies. After obtaining a new job, she relo-
cated to an apartment in an East Coast city where she knew no
one. Both of Angela’s parents live on the West Coast, and she has
one younger brother who also lives in a different state. Angela has
limited contact with both her mother and brother and does not
have any contact with her father. Angela is obese and disclosed
a history of struggling with her weight and eating issues. She has
few friends, and those she does have live far away.
Angela has a long history of trauma in her life. She was sexually
abused between the ages of 9 and 21 by her father, sexually assaulted
at the age of 14 by a classmate in school, and mugged as a young
adult. There was domestic violence in the home, also perpetrated by
her father. Angela’s father is considered an upstanding member of
the community, and he is well liked and respected by others. No one
in Angela’s family believes that she was sexually abused, and her
father joined a “false memory syndrome” group and is outspoken
about that issue. There has been little discussion in her family about
what took place in the home while she was growing up.
Angela struggled with daily functioning and exhibited symp-
toms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She had a history
of cutting herself and binge eating and displayed some charac-
teristics of borderline personality disorder. Angela also mildly
dissociated when under duress. Angela suffered from depression
and anxiety and had trouble establishing new relationships, both
socially and at work. Although Angela has a stable job and was
able to complete her work each day, at times she became over-
whelmed by her emotions and retreated to the bathroom where
she cried and sometimes cut herself before returning to her work-
station. Angela relied on writing, artwork, and her cat for solace
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and comfort. She was also very active outdoors, often hiking,
biking, and going on camping trips by herself. Her goals in life
were to own her own home, lose weight, enjoy relationships with
others, and find peace with her traumas.
As a result of the abuse she experienced, it was necessary to
begin treatment focusing heavily on establishing trust and a rela-
tionship with the client. After 1 year of therapy, deeper process
work was being done around her traumas, and she was able to
open up much more. She disclosed more painful experiences to
the therapist and began expressing her feelings, including intense
anger at her family members.
Angela also joined a group for survivors of sexual violence in
the same program where she was receiving individual therapy. .
Learning ResourcesRequired ReadingsToseland, R. W., & Rivas, Rmilissaccm
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017).
An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Pearson.
· Chapter 5, “Leadership and Diversity” (pp. 137–159)
Vitrual Book:
Username:
[email protected]
Password: Landon2019!
Rasheed, J. M., Rasheed, M. N., & Marley, J. A. (2010). Ethnicity and family life. In
Family therapy: Models and techniques (pp. 83–131). Sage.
Credit line: Family therapy: Models and techniques by Rasheed, J.M., Rasheed, M.N., & Marley, J.A. Copyright 2010 by Sage Publications. Reprinted by permission of SAGE Publications via the Copyright Clearance Center. Licensed in 2022.
Van Hook, M. P. (2019). Cultural issues, family structure, and resiliency. In
Social work practice with families: A resiliency-based approach (3rd ed., pp. 107–151). Oxford University Press.
Credit line: Social work practice with families: A resiliency-based approach, 3rd Edition by Van Hook, M.P. Copyright 2019 by Oxford University Press. Reprinted by permission of Oxford University Press via the Copyright Clearance Center. Licensed in 2022.
National Association of Social Workers. (2021).
Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Assignment: Culture in Groups
Much of the success of a group can be attributed to its composition. Group composition encompasses not only the group’s size and treatment focus but also characteristics of diversity such as gender, age, ability, and race and ethnicity. Imagine a group in which all members are of the same ethnicity except for the social worker. Or a group in which half are recent immigrants with limited language proficiency. Or one in which there is a truly diverse representation of cultures. How would each of these scenarios affect group dynamics and functioning? No matter the situation, a social worker must be poised to approach the group from a stance of cultural competence, humility, and sensitivity.
In this Assignment, you examine the influence of culture on group dynamics and how a social worker can intervene with cultural sensitivity.
To Prepare
· Review the Learning Resources on leadership and diversity within the context of a group setting.
· Reflect on the influence of culture on the dynamics of a group, and how you as a group leader would demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity.
·
October 2 a 2-page paper in which you:
· Describe at least three ways that culture can influence group dynamics.
Submit a 2-page paper in which you:
· Describe at least three ways that culture can influence group dynamics.
· Analyze how a group leader might intervene with sensitivity to issues of diversity in a group setting.
· Identify a diverse population and describe at least three methods you might use to intervene with sensitivity.
Use the Learning Resour ...
As a social worker, you will meet children and adolescents who amallisonshavon
As a social worker, you will meet children and adolescents who are in complicated family situations and may require a variety of resources for support. There are many times when these situations involve drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and/or neglect. If these factors are present within a child’s or adolescent’s environment, it will impact their development. As mandated reporters, social workers are legally required to report any suspicion they have of child abuse or neglect to local authorities in an effort to ensure a healthier environment within which they can grow.
For this Discussion, review the case study “Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah.” Consider this week’s reading in the Learning Resources
An explanation of influences of Barbara’s addiction on Jonah’s future development. Describe an intervention that you would use for Jonah if you were the social worker in this case. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 2 (pp. 62-111)
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Social work case studies: Foundation year
. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah
Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah
Barbara is a 25-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian female and is the mother of a 6-month-old baby boy. She is currently unemployed and has neither specific skills nor a college education. At the time we first met, she was living her with her son, Jonah, and her boyfriend, Scott (also Jonah’s father), in a home that her grandparents purchased for her. Scott, a 29-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian male, is employed by a flooring company, although his work is not regular. Both Barbara and Scott have a long history of severe polysubstance abuse, including heroin addiction. They are both currently prescribed methadone.
Jonah was born with severe birth defects due in part to Barbara’s and Scott’s drug use. Jonah remained in the hospital for several weeks after his birth, and during that time he underwent multiple surgeries. Among other abnormalities, he was born with two stomachs, one of which formed on the exterior of his body. He will need additional surgeries in the future and his stomach will never be fully functioning. The full extent of his disabilities is not certain at this time.
When our sessions began, Barbara was experiencing financial problems and was trying to obtain Social Security Disability for Jonah. Because Jonah is unable to attend day care due to his fragile health, Barbara has had to stay home and has reported feelings of isolation.
Due to the child’s condition at birth, the hospital staff had reported the family to the Department of Social Servi ...
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Client is a 17 year old African American male that presented for a Comprehensive Assessment to determine eligibility for services. Though biologically male, she has socially transitioned and prefers to be addressed as Charmaine. The client identifies as a female. Her outward appearance was that of a teenage female. Present at the assessment was foster parent. During the assessment, client was argumentative with foster parent and disrespectful; indicating she did not want to come for services. Client reports she has no issues. She is resistant to available resources.
Information gathered was obtained from other records and the foster mom. The client engages in disruptive behaviors and these behaviors have been evident for an extended period of time. Client recently moved to this foster placement. Client’s history is significant for multiple placement changes. She was adopted at approximately the age of four (4) and was placed in DSS custody at age 16. Prior to a request to have the client moved from the former placement, the client cut her genitals (scrotum) with a razor, requiring fifteen (15) stitches to close the wound. The client reports that it was a “shaving accident” and her hand slipped when she was trying to shave her legs. When asked about consideration for a gender reassignment, client responded she was unsure. Documents indicate she has discussed previously.
It has been reported that the client is overtly defiant with adult authority figures, and often responds with attempts to engage others in verbal arguments. She has shown a pattern of poor emotional regulation. The client has been involved with mental health services for an extended period of time and she has struggled with behaviors and interpersonal interactions. Her problematic interpersonal interactions are often triggered by being unable to obtain her immediate wants, and this poor impulse control often leads to emotional displays of anger and frustration, and they often interfere with her ability to maintain a positive interaction with others.
Client’s history is significant for multiple traumas-abuses and neglects in the biological home, struggles to acclimate and the adoptive home and subsequent discharge to DSS custody. It is reported that client’s biological parents have history for alcohol and drugs, mental illness and general instability.
The client has been provided extensive mental health services ranging from outpatient services to those requiring a secure residential facility. Documents indicate client has made threats of suicidal ideation and threats of homicidal intent (threatened to poison her adopted mother) but she denies.
The client resides currently with a foster parent. Her biological mother was killed by her aunt. Her father was recently released from prison and resides in a halfway house in Ohio.
What was the client’s diagnosis? Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents and Adults, Borderline Personality Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Generalist practice
in social work is an approach to client service that makes use of a variety of methods, schools of thought, and perspectives. The term describes social work practice that is not limited to only one method or point of view. Generalist social work practitioners stay informed of current research in their field, and they select methods that seem most appropriate to the different situations that their clients face.
For this Assignment,
select one of the case studies provided in the Readings. Consider different ways of describing generalist practice and how you might identify it in social work.
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper in which you address the following criteria:
Create a definition of generalist practice using your own words.
Identify at least three specific examples of generalist practices you see portrayed in your selected case study.
Indicate the characteristics that make each an example of generalist practice.
Explain the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of each example in terms of its benefit to clients.
Reference
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Working with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma: The case of Angela
. In
Social work case studies: Foundation year.
Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Angela
Angela is a 27-year-old, Caucasian female, who first came to counseling to address her history of sexual abuse. She graduated from college with a BS in chemistry and has since been employed by pharmaceutical companies. After obtaining a new job, she relo¬cated to an apartment in an East Coast city where she knew no one. Both of Angela’s parents live on the West Coast, and she has one younger brother who also lives in a different state. Angela has limited contact with both her mother and brother and does not have any contact with her father. Angela is obese and disclosed a history of struggling with her weight and eating issues. She has few friends, and those she does have live far away.
Angela has a long history of trauma in her life. She was sexually abused between the ages of 9 and 21 by her father, sexually assaulted at the age of 14 by a classmate in school, and mugged as a young adult. There was domestic violence in the home, also perpetrated by her father. Angela’s father is considered an upstanding member of the community, and he is well liked and respected by others. No one in Angela’s family believes that she was sexually abused, and her father joined a “false memory syndrome” group and is outspoken about that issue. There has been little discussion in her family about what took place in the home while she was growing up.
Angela struggled with daily functioning and exhibited symp¬toms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She had a history of cutting herself and binge eating and displayed some charac¬teristics of borderline personality disorder. Angela also mildly dissociated when under duress..
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Working With Survivors of
Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Brenna
Brenna is an 18-year-old, heterosexual, African American
female. She is pregnant, residing in a homeless shelter, and has
no income source. Brenna was raised by her biological mother
in a one-bedroom apartment in an urban neighborhood. When
Brenna was 15 years old, her mother began dating a new man.
This man sexually assaulted Brenna while they were home alone
one evening. She immediately disclosed the sexual assault to her
mother who called her a liar and told her to move out. Brenna
then lived in a variety of situations, sometimes residing with
friends for short periods and sometimes living in a youth shelter.
During this period she attended high school intermittently but did
not graduate.
After her 18th birthday, Brenna moved in with her boyfriend,
Cameron. Also living in the household were Cameron’s mother,
his 16-year-old sister, and a 7-year-old brother. Shortly after
moving in with Cameron, Brenna became pregnant with his
child. Prior to the pregnancy, Cameron would often abuse her
physically, verbally, and emotionally. When Brenna announced
the pregnancy, Cameron became even more violent, accused her
of sleeping with other men, and denied paternity of the baby.
When Brenna was 4 months pregnant, Cameron attempted to
strangle her, so Brenna moved to a shelter. Although the shelter
was willing to house Brenna and her newborn temporarily, their
policy required Brenna to secure new living arrangements prior
to giving birth.
I was assigned to be Brenna’s social work case manager at
this shelter. Brenna and I worked together to set manageable
goals during her stay at the shelter and also developed a plan for
ongoing mental health support. Utilizing individual case manage-
ment sessions, I worked with Brenna to prioritize goals regarding
financial stability, permanent housing, and medical care. Brenna
had difficulty reading and writing, so we worked together to
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complete the applications for Medicaid; General Assistance; the
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chil-
dren (WIC); and a local subsidized apartment complex. Brenna
often became frustrated throughout this process, struggling to
locate all required documents as a result of her frequent moves
and changes in residency. I advocated for Brenna to receive
medical care at the local hospital’s prenatal clinic while waiting
for Medicaid approval, utilizing her completed Medicaid applica-
tion to support the request. The hospital also agreed to enroll
Brenna in prenatal support and education groups that met on a
weekly basis.
Difficulty with reading and writing made it challenging to
apply for jobs to list on her application for General Assistance,
so I gathered information for Brenna on available educational and
self-help centers in the community. She enrolled in a group at a
local agency that p.
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Working With Families:
The Case of Carol and Joseph
Carol is a 23-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian female and the
mother of a 1-year-old baby girl. She is currently unemployed,
having previously worked for a house cleaning company. The
baby is healthy and developmentally on target, and she and the
parents appear to be well bonded with one another. Carol lives in
a rented house with her husband, Joseph. Joseph is a 27-year-old,
heterosexual, Hispanic male. He was recently arrested at their
home for a drug deal, which he asserts was a setup. Both parents
were charged with child endangerment because weapons were
found in the child’s crib and drugs were found in the home. The
parents assert that the child never sleeps in the crib but in their
bed. As a result of the parents’ arrest, social services was notified,
and the child was temporarily placed in a kinship care arrange-
ment with the maternal grandmother, who resides nearby. As a
result of Joseph’s arrest, he was fired from the cleaning company
where he worked, and the family is now experiencing financial
difficulties.
After initial contact was made with the parents, a number of
concerns were noted and the family was recommended for addi-
tional case management. Carol’s mother indicated that she had
concerns about Carol’s drinking habits and stated that Carol’s
father and grandfather were alcoholics. She and the father sepa-
rated when Carol was a baby, and Carol has had only limited
contact with him. There appears to be significant tension between
the grandmother and Carol and Joseph. I addressed the alcohol
issue with both parents, who denied there was a problem, but
shortly after the discussion, Carol was involved in a serious car
accident with the baby in the car. She was determined to have been
under the influence of alcohol. I advised Carol that she could not
have any unsupervised contact with her child until she completed
intensive inpatient substance abuse treatment. I made arrange-
ments for her placement, but after a week, she was discharged
for noncompliance with the rules. She was then referred to an
intensive outpatient program and began therapy there. Initially
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her attendance was erratic because she had lost her license as a
result of the DUI. Eventually, however, she became engaged in the
program and began to address her issues. She acknowledged that
she had started using drugs at a very young age but said that she
had only begun drinking in the previous year or so. We discussed
the genetics of her family, and she said that she realized that she
had deteriorated rapidly since beginning to drink and knew that
she simply could not drink alcohol.
Joseph’s mother is deceased, and his father travels exten-
sively in his job and is not available as a support. Joseph was
very devoted to his mother and was devastated by her premature
death. We discussed the strengths that he and C.
Discussion 2 Cultural CompetenceThe term cultural competence.docxmickietanger
Discussion 2:
Cultural Competence
The term
cultural competence
denotes an integrative perspective on the cultures of other people. Individuals displaying higher levels of cultural competency tend not to promote their culture over others or vice versa—they instead demonstrate an interest in learning more about the customs, habits, and behaviors of those whose backgrounds are different from their own.
Post a description of your level of familiarity with the culture of the client.
Describe at least two additional pieces of information you would need to gather from the client in order to best assist him or her.
For this Discussion, review the case studies below and consider your knowledge of the client’s culture.
References
James, J., Green, D., Rodriguez, C., & Fong, R. (2008). Addressing disproportionality through undoing racism, leadership development, and community engagement.
Child Welfare, 87
(2), 279–296.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
[removed]O’Brien, M. (2011). Equality and fairness: Linking social justice and social work practice.
Journal of Social Work, 11
(2), 143–158.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Working with survivors of domestic violence: The case of Charo
. In
Social work case studies: Foundation year.
Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com
Working With Survivors of Domestic Violence: The Case of Charo
Charo is a 34-year-old, heterosexual, Hispanic female. She is unemployed and currently lives in an apartment with her ve chil- dren, ages 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. She came to this country 8 years ago from Mexico with her husband, Paulo. During intake, Charo reported that she suffered severe abuse and neglect in the home as a child and rape as a young adult. Charo does not speak English and currently does not have a visa to work.
Charo initially came for services at our domestic violence agency because Child Protective Services (CPS) and the court ordered her to attend a domestic violence support group after allegations of domestic violence were made by one of her chil- dren to a teacher at their school. Her husband was ordered to attend a batterer’s intervention program (BIP). Charo attended the domestic violence support group but seldom said a word. Although she rarely shared during group, she also rarely missed a session. While she attended the group, she also met with me weekly for individual sessions. During these sessions I informed her of the dynamics of domestic violence and helped her create a safety plan. She often said that she was only attending the group because it was mandated and that she just wanted CPS to close her case. One week, Charo suddenly stopped attending group. When I called her, she said that she had been busy and unable to attend. That same day her husband called me to verify that I was who his wife said I was, as he often accused Charo of having affairs.
Charo showed up to group again one day.
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Working With Survivors of
Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Angela
Angela is a 27-year-old, Caucasian female, who first came to
counseling to address her history of sexual abuse. She graduated
from college with a BS in chemistry and has since been employed
by pharmaceutical companies. After obtaining a new job, she relo-
cated to an apartment in an East Coast city where she knew no
one. Both of Angela’s parents live on the West Coast, and she has
one younger brother who also lives in a different state. Angela has
limited contact with both her mother and brother and does not
have any contact with her father. Angela is obese and disclosed
a history of struggling with her weight and eating issues. She has
few friends, and those she does have live far away.
Angela has a long history of trauma in her life. She was sexually
abused between the ages of 9 and 21 by her father, sexually assaulted
at the age of 14 by a classmate in school, and mugged as a young
adult. There was domestic violence in the home, also perpetrated by
her father. Angela’s father is considered an upstanding member of
the community, and he is well liked and respected by others. No one
in Angela’s family believes that she was sexually abused, and her
father joined a “false memory syndrome” group and is outspoken
about that issue. There has been little discussion in her family about
what took place in the home while she was growing up.
Angela struggled with daily functioning and exhibited symp-
toms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She had a history
of cutting herself and binge eating and displayed some charac-
teristics of borderline personality disorder. Angela also mildly
dissociated when under duress. Angela suffered from depression
and anxiety and had trouble establishing new relationships, both
socially and at work. Although Angela has a stable job and was
able to complete her work each day, at times she became over-
whelmed by her emotions and retreated to the bathroom where
she cried and sometimes cut herself before returning to her work-
station. Angela relied on writing, artwork, and her cat for solace
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and comfort. She was also very active outdoors, often hiking,
biking, and going on camping trips by herself. Her goals in life
were to own her own home, lose weight, enjoy relationships with
others, and find peace with her traumas.
As a result of the abuse she experienced, it was necessary to
begin treatment focusing heavily on establishing trust and a rela-
tionship with the client. After 1 year of therapy, deeper process
work was being done around her traumas, and she was able to
open up much more. She disclosed more painful experiences to
the therapist and began expressing her feelings, including intense
anger at her family members.
Angela also joined a group for survivors of sexual violence in
the same program where she was receiving individual therapy. .
Learning ResourcesRequired ReadingsToseland, R. W., & Rivas, Rmilissaccm
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017).
An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Pearson.
· Chapter 5, “Leadership and Diversity” (pp. 137–159)
Vitrual Book:
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[email protected]
Password: Landon2019!
Rasheed, J. M., Rasheed, M. N., & Marley, J. A. (2010). Ethnicity and family life. In
Family therapy: Models and techniques (pp. 83–131). Sage.
Credit line: Family therapy: Models and techniques by Rasheed, J.M., Rasheed, M.N., & Marley, J.A. Copyright 2010 by Sage Publications. Reprinted by permission of SAGE Publications via the Copyright Clearance Center. Licensed in 2022.
Van Hook, M. P. (2019). Cultural issues, family structure, and resiliency. In
Social work practice with families: A resiliency-based approach (3rd ed., pp. 107–151). Oxford University Press.
Credit line: Social work practice with families: A resiliency-based approach, 3rd Edition by Van Hook, M.P. Copyright 2019 by Oxford University Press. Reprinted by permission of Oxford University Press via the Copyright Clearance Center. Licensed in 2022.
National Association of Social Workers. (2021).
Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
Assignment: Culture in Groups
Much of the success of a group can be attributed to its composition. Group composition encompasses not only the group’s size and treatment focus but also characteristics of diversity such as gender, age, ability, and race and ethnicity. Imagine a group in which all members are of the same ethnicity except for the social worker. Or a group in which half are recent immigrants with limited language proficiency. Or one in which there is a truly diverse representation of cultures. How would each of these scenarios affect group dynamics and functioning? No matter the situation, a social worker must be poised to approach the group from a stance of cultural competence, humility, and sensitivity.
In this Assignment, you examine the influence of culture on group dynamics and how a social worker can intervene with cultural sensitivity.
To Prepare
· Review the Learning Resources on leadership and diversity within the context of a group setting.
· Reflect on the influence of culture on the dynamics of a group, and how you as a group leader would demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity.
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October 2 a 2-page paper in which you:
· Describe at least three ways that culture can influence group dynamics.
Submit a 2-page paper in which you:
· Describe at least three ways that culture can influence group dynamics.
· Analyze how a group leader might intervene with sensitivity to issues of diversity in a group setting.
· Identify a diverse population and describe at least three methods you might use to intervene with sensitivity.
Use the Learning Resour ...
As a social worker, you will meet children and adolescents who amallisonshavon
As a social worker, you will meet children and adolescents who are in complicated family situations and may require a variety of resources for support. There are many times when these situations involve drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and/or neglect. If these factors are present within a child’s or adolescent’s environment, it will impact their development. As mandated reporters, social workers are legally required to report any suspicion they have of child abuse or neglect to local authorities in an effort to ensure a healthier environment within which they can grow.
For this Discussion, review the case study “Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah.” Consider this week’s reading in the Learning Resources
An explanation of influences of Barbara’s addiction on Jonah’s future development. Describe an intervention that you would use for Jonah if you were the social worker in this case. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.
Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2016).
Understanding human behavior and the social environment
(10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 2 (pp. 62-111)
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Social work case studies: Foundation year
. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah
Working With Clients With Addictions: The Case of Barbara and Jonah
Barbara is a 25-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian female and is the mother of a 6-month-old baby boy. She is currently unemployed and has neither specific skills nor a college education. At the time we first met, she was living her with her son, Jonah, and her boyfriend, Scott (also Jonah’s father), in a home that her grandparents purchased for her. Scott, a 29-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian male, is employed by a flooring company, although his work is not regular. Both Barbara and Scott have a long history of severe polysubstance abuse, including heroin addiction. They are both currently prescribed methadone.
Jonah was born with severe birth defects due in part to Barbara’s and Scott’s drug use. Jonah remained in the hospital for several weeks after his birth, and during that time he underwent multiple surgeries. Among other abnormalities, he was born with two stomachs, one of which formed on the exterior of his body. He will need additional surgeries in the future and his stomach will never be fully functioning. The full extent of his disabilities is not certain at this time.
When our sessions began, Barbara was experiencing financial problems and was trying to obtain Social Security Disability for Jonah. Because Jonah is unable to attend day care due to his fragile health, Barbara has had to stay home and has reported feelings of isolation.
Due to the child’s condition at birth, the hospital staff had reported the family to the Department of Social Servi ...
Client is a 17 year old African American male that presented for.docxbartholomeocoombs
Client is a 17 year old African American male that presented for a Comprehensive Assessment to determine eligibility for services. Though biologically male, she has socially transitioned and prefers to be addressed as Charmaine. The client identifies as a female. Her outward appearance was that of a teenage female. Present at the assessment was foster parent. During the assessment, client was argumentative with foster parent and disrespectful; indicating she did not want to come for services. Client reports she has no issues. She is resistant to available resources.
Information gathered was obtained from other records and the foster mom. The client engages in disruptive behaviors and these behaviors have been evident for an extended period of time. Client recently moved to this foster placement. Client’s history is significant for multiple placement changes. She was adopted at approximately the age of four (4) and was placed in DSS custody at age 16. Prior to a request to have the client moved from the former placement, the client cut her genitals (scrotum) with a razor, requiring fifteen (15) stitches to close the wound. The client reports that it was a “shaving accident” and her hand slipped when she was trying to shave her legs. When asked about consideration for a gender reassignment, client responded she was unsure. Documents indicate she has discussed previously.
It has been reported that the client is overtly defiant with adult authority figures, and often responds with attempts to engage others in verbal arguments. She has shown a pattern of poor emotional regulation. The client has been involved with mental health services for an extended period of time and she has struggled with behaviors and interpersonal interactions. Her problematic interpersonal interactions are often triggered by being unable to obtain her immediate wants, and this poor impulse control often leads to emotional displays of anger and frustration, and they often interfere with her ability to maintain a positive interaction with others.
Client’s history is significant for multiple traumas-abuses and neglects in the biological home, struggles to acclimate and the adoptive home and subsequent discharge to DSS custody. It is reported that client’s biological parents have history for alcohol and drugs, mental illness and general instability.
The client has been provided extensive mental health services ranging from outpatient services to those requiring a secure residential facility. Documents indicate client has made threats of suicidal ideation and threats of homicidal intent (threatened to poison her adopted mother) but she denies.
The client resides currently with a foster parent. Her biological mother was killed by her aunt. Her father was recently released from prison and resides in a halfway house in Ohio.
What was the client’s diagnosis? Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents and Adults, Borderline Personality Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Generalist practice in social work is an approach to client servic.docxJeanmarieColbert3
Generalist practice
in social work is an approach to client service that makes use of a variety of methods, schools of thought, and perspectives. The term describes social work practice that is not limited to only one method or point of view. Generalist social work practitioners stay informed of current research in their field, and they select methods that seem most appropriate to the different situations that their clients face.
For this Assignment,
select one of the case studies provided in the Readings. Consider different ways of describing generalist practice and how you might identify it in social work.
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper in which you address the following criteria:
Create a definition of generalist practice using your own words.
Identify at least three specific examples of generalist practices you see portrayed in your selected case study.
Indicate the characteristics that make each an example of generalist practice.
Explain the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of each example in terms of its benefit to clients.
Reference
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Working with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma: The case of Angela
. In
Social work case studies: Foundation year.
Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Angela
Angela is a 27-year-old, Caucasian female, who first came to counseling to address her history of sexual abuse. She graduated from college with a BS in chemistry and has since been employed by pharmaceutical companies. After obtaining a new job, she relo¬cated to an apartment in an East Coast city where she knew no one. Both of Angela’s parents live on the West Coast, and she has one younger brother who also lives in a different state. Angela has limited contact with both her mother and brother and does not have any contact with her father. Angela is obese and disclosed a history of struggling with her weight and eating issues. She has few friends, and those she does have live far away.
Angela has a long history of trauma in her life. She was sexually abused between the ages of 9 and 21 by her father, sexually assaulted at the age of 14 by a classmate in school, and mugged as a young adult. There was domestic violence in the home, also perpetrated by her father. Angela’s father is considered an upstanding member of the community, and he is well liked and respected by others. No one in Angela’s family believes that she was sexually abused, and her father joined a “false memory syndrome” group and is outspoken about that issue. There has been little discussion in her family about what took place in the home while she was growing up.
Angela struggled with daily functioning and exhibited symp¬toms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She had a history of cutting herself and binge eating and displayed some charac¬teristics of borderline personality disorder. Angela also mildly dissociated when under duress..
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Working With Survivors of
Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Brenna
Brenna is an 18-year-old, heterosexual, African American
female. She is pregnant, residing in a homeless shelter, and has
no income source. Brenna was raised by her biological mother
in a one-bedroom apartment in an urban neighborhood. When
Brenna was 15 years old, her mother began dating a new man.
This man sexually assaulted Brenna while they were home alone
one evening. She immediately disclosed the sexual assault to her
mother who called her a liar and told her to move out. Brenna
then lived in a variety of situations, sometimes residing with
friends for short periods and sometimes living in a youth shelter.
During this period she attended high school intermittently but did
not graduate.
After her 18th birthday, Brenna moved in with her boyfriend,
Cameron. Also living in the household were Cameron’s mother,
his 16-year-old sister, and a 7-year-old brother. Shortly after
moving in with Cameron, Brenna became pregnant with his
child. Prior to the pregnancy, Cameron would often abuse her
physically, verbally, and emotionally. When Brenna announced
the pregnancy, Cameron became even more violent, accused her
of sleeping with other men, and denied paternity of the baby.
When Brenna was 4 months pregnant, Cameron attempted to
strangle her, so Brenna moved to a shelter. Although the shelter
was willing to house Brenna and her newborn temporarily, their
policy required Brenna to secure new living arrangements prior
to giving birth.
I was assigned to be Brenna’s social work case manager at
this shelter. Brenna and I worked together to set manageable
goals during her stay at the shelter and also developed a plan for
ongoing mental health support. Utilizing individual case manage-
ment sessions, I worked with Brenna to prioritize goals regarding
financial stability, permanent housing, and medical care. Brenna
had difficulty reading and writing, so we worked together to
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complete the applications for Medicaid; General Assistance; the
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chil-
dren (WIC); and a local subsidized apartment complex. Brenna
often became frustrated throughout this process, struggling to
locate all required documents as a result of her frequent moves
and changes in residency. I advocated for Brenna to receive
medical care at the local hospital’s prenatal clinic while waiting
for Medicaid approval, utilizing her completed Medicaid applica-
tion to support the request. The hospital also agreed to enroll
Brenna in prenatal support and education groups that met on a
weekly basis.
Difficulty with reading and writing made it challenging to
apply for jobs to list on her application for General Assistance,
so I gathered information for Brenna on available educational and
self-help centers in the community. She enrolled in a group at a
local agency that p.
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Running head: INITIAL CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION: PTSD
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May 11, 2019
Initial Case Conceptualization: PTSD
Client Information
INITIAL CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION: PTSD !2
Maria is a 25 year old African American female, with four children under the age of six
years old. To ensure her protection of her identity, I will refer to her as Maria. Maria states that
she is a christian and does not attend church often. Maria reports that she would like to become
more active in church again. Maria says that she is currently in an abusive relationship with her
spouse of seven years. While she is not physically disabled, she mentioned that she is facing var-
ious psychological challenges that have made her live in an inpatient psychological hospital.
Maria says that she identifies as a female who is attracted to the opposite sex. She is currently
working two jobs to sustain her life and the lives of her four children aged six, three, one, and
two months (1boy and 3 girls). Therefore, she is financially and economically challenged; but
she has been doing the best she could to make ends meet despite her circumstances.
Maria has managed to secure a 2-bedroom apartment that she shares with her four chil-
dren. Besides her two jobs, she also seeks welfare support to help her with daycare, medical and
food assistance. Maria also mentioned that her older brother sends her checks from time to time
to help her with the children. Additionally, she makes use of food stamps that have been availed
to her to cut the cost of food. Some non-governmental organization has also volunteered to take
care of educational needs of her two older children. While her emotional and psychological state
seems a bit unstable, Maria is physically healthy, and reports that she takes care of her physical
wellbeing, by walking 3 miles per day, to catch a bus to work.
Maria presenting issues is PTSD, she has been sexually assaulted numerous of times
throughout her childhood. She seems to be trying to forget some issues of her past that bring
back bad memories regarding her sexual abuse. She seems traumatized by her sexual past, which
INITIAL CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION: PTSD !3
is apparent in how she disregards any questions about her sexual abusive past. The relevant his-
tory behind her traumatic response to sexual-related questions stems from her experiences as a
young girl. At the time of the abuse, she was living with her grandmother, cousins, uncles, broth-
ers, and aunts. From the ages of four to nine, she was sexually abused by her family members.
The trauma from those incidents has seemingly remained with her in her adult life. It is affecting
her relationship with males.
Theoretical Approach
The theoretical approach I used for Maria was Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (TF-CBT). This is an evidence-based theoretical approach to treatment of traumatized .
Discussion 1 Social and Economic JusticeThe Center for Economic a.docxeve2xjazwa
Discussion 1: Social and Economic Justice
The Center for Economic and Social Justice defines “social justice” as “giving to each what he or she is due.” “Economic justice” is concerned with determining what an individual’s “due” actually encompasses.
For this Discussion, select a case study in this week’s Readings. Review the case study, focusing on the social or economic justice issues at play in the situation described.
***Post
a description of a social or economic justice issue that is evident in the case. Suggest two strategies the social worker might employ to address the issue.
Reference: Center for Economic and Social Justice. (n.d.).
Defining economic justice and social justice
. Retrieved from June 11, 2013, from
http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/economicjustice-defined.htm
CASE STUDY:
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Brenna
Brenna is an 18-year-old, heterosexual, African American female. She is pregnant, residing in a homeless shelter, and has no income source. Brenna was raised by her biological mother in a one-bedroom apartment in an urban neighborhood. When Brenna was 15 years old, her mother began dating a new man. This man sexually assaulted Brenna while they were home alone one evening. She immediately disclosed the sexual assault to her mother who called her a liar and told her to move out. Brenna then lived in a variety of situations, sometimes residing with friends for short periods and sometimes living in a youth shelter. During this period she attended high school intermittently but did not graduate.
After her 18th birthday, Brenna moved in with her boyfriend, Cameron. Also living in the household were Cameron’s mother, his 16-year-old sister, and a 7-year-old brother. Shortly after moving in with Cameron, Brenna became pregnant with his child. Prior to the pregnancy, Cameron would often abuse her physically, verbally, and emotionally. When Brenna announced the pregnancy, Cameron became even more violent, accused her of sleeping with other men, and denied paternity of the baby. When Brenna was 4 months pregnant, Cameron attempted to strangle her, so Brenna moved to a shelter. Although the shelter was willing to house Brenna and her newborn temporarily, their policy required Brenna to secure new living arrangements prior to giving birth.
I was assigned to be Brenna’s social work case manager at this shelter. Brenna and I worked together to set manageable goals during her stay at the shelter and also developed a plan for ongoing mental health support. Utilizing individual case manage- ment sessions, I worked with Brenna to prioritize goals regarding nancial stability, permanent housing, and medical care. Brenna had dif culty reading and writing, so we worked together to
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complete the applications for Medicaid; General Assistance; the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Chil- dren (WIC); and a local subsidized apartment.
As a clinical social worker it is important to understand group .docxssusera34210
As a clinical social worker it is important to understand group typology in order to choose the appropriate group method for a specific population or problem. Each type of group has its own approach and purpose. Two of the more frequently used types of groups are task groups and intervention groups.
For this Assignment, review the “Cortez Multimedia” case study, and identify a target behavior or issue that needs to be ameliorated, decreased, or increased. In a 2- to 4-page report, complete the following:
Choose either a treatment group or task group as your intervention for Paula Cortez.
Identify the model of treatment group (i.e., support, education, teams, or treatment conferences).
Using the typologies described in the Toseland & Rivas (2017) piece, describe the characteristics of your group. For instance, if you choose a treatment group that is a support group, what would be the purpose, leadership, focus, bond, composition, and communication?
Include the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of group as an intervention.
REQUIRED resource for assignment
A Meeting of an Interdisciplinary Team
Paula has just been involuntarily hospitalized and placed on the psychiatric unit, for a minimum of 72 hours, for observation. Paula was deemed a suicidal risk after an assessment was completed by the social worker. The social worker observed that Paula appeared to be rapidly decompensating, potentially placing herself and her pregnancy at risk.
Paula just recently announced to the social worker that she is pregnant. She has been unsure whether she wanted to continue the pregnancy or terminate. Paula also told the social worker she is fearful of the father of the baby, and she is convinced he will try to hurt her. He has started to harass, stalk, and threaten her at all hours of the day. Paula began to exhibit increased paranoia and reported she started smoking again to calm her nerves. She also stated she stopped taking her psychiatric medications and has been skipping some of her
HIV
medications.
The following is an interdisciplinary team meeting being held in a conference room at the hospital. Several members of Paula’s team (HIV doctor, psychiatrist, social worker, and OB nurse) have gathered to discuss the precipitating factors to this hospitalization. The intent is to craft a plan of action to address Paula's noncompliance with her medications, increased paranoia, and the pregnancy.
Click one the above images to begin the conversation.
Physician
Dialogue 1
Paula is a complicated patient, and she presents with a complicated situation. She is HIV positive, has Hepatitis C, and multiple foot ulcers that can be debilitating at times. Paula has always been inconsistent with her HIV meds—no matter how often I explain the need for consistent compliance in order to maintain her health. Paula has exhibited a lack of insight into her medical conditions and the need to follow instructions. Frankly, I was astonished an.
Individual Treatment Plan· · Due Dec 01, 559 PM · POINTS 20.docxdirkrplav
Individual Treatment Plan
·
· Due Dec 01, 5:59 PM
· POINTS 20
Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word treatment plan based on a hypothetical client case provided by your instructor.
Follow the steps and discuss all of the main areas listed in the University of Phoenix Material: Guidelines for Writing a Treatment Plan.
Submit your plan via the Assignment Files tab
Individual Treatment Plan Case Scenarios Pick OneVan
Van is a 43-year old Asian American male who is married with two young sons. He lives with his spouse and sons in the San Francisco area. He and his wife left Vietnam for the United States 7 years ago, and they own and operate a small nail salon and spa. Van was raised in a poor family and has little formal education. Aside from routine business conflicts, Van and his wife have gotten along quite well in their marriage and have always been supportive of each other. This changed abruptly last year when his oldest son, age 9, accused him of physical and sexual abuse. Because he described ongoing abuse while at school, Van’s son’s claim was reported to the state by one of his teachers. Since then, Van has had to make several court appearances, and this matter has put tremendous strain on the entire family. Although he denies the claims, Van has started to abuse alcohol since the accusation was made, and he will not talk to his oldest son or his wife. He does not use alcohol daily but is a binge drinker, consuming a large amount of whiskey two to three times per week and becoming very intoxicated. Van has never seen a therapist but is now court-ordered to seek psychological evaluation and treatment. He feels wrongly accused of these acts, although he admits that he has used physical punishment on both boys in the past. He believes that physical punishment is accepted in his native culture but is not understood in the United States. At this point, his marriage has suffered, as has his relationship with both sons. He has been unable to function at work since being accused of sexual abuse. While both of Van’s sons used to be excellent students, their grades have fallen, and the oldest son has behavior problems. Roy
Roy is a single 37-year old African American male who is a part-time factory worker and lives with a roommate in an urban apartment in California. He has never been married, but he currently has a girlfriend. He has a high school education. He has chronic low back pain, blaming this on his job duties, which require some heavy lifting. He is involved in physical therapy and medical management for his condition. At work, Roy has had several incidents in which he became extremely angry with a coworker. In one incident, his supervisor observed his behavior, which he noted was physically threatening to the coworker. His behavior has been documented by his supervisor twice already, which has led to some job insecurity for Roy. Roy has been using high doses of Vicodin prescribed by his doctor for chronic pain. He is a smoker and uses alcoh.
The Hernandez Family Juan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernand.docxarnoldmeredith47041
The Hernandez Family
Juan Hernandez (27) and Elena Hernandez (25) are a married Latino couple who were referred to the New York City
Administration for Children Services (ACS) for abuse allegations. They have an 8-year-old son, Juan Jr., and a 6-
year-old son, Alberto. They were married 7 years ago, soon after Juan Jr. was born. Juan and Elena were both born in
Puerto Rico and raised in Queens, New York. They rent a two-bedroom apartment in an apartment complex where
they have lived for 7 years. Elena works as babysitter for a family that lives nearby, and Juan works at the airport in
the baggage department. Overall, their physical health is good, although Elena was diagnosed with diabetes this past
year and Juan has some lower back issues from loading and unloading bags. Both drink socially with friends and
family. Juan goes out with friends on the weekends sometimes to “blow off steam,” having six to eight beers, and
Elena drinks sparingly, only one or two drinks a month. Both deny any drug use at all. While they do not attend church
regularly, both identify as being Catholic and observe all religious holidays. Juan was arrested once as a juvenile for
petty theft, but that has been expunged from his file. Elena has no criminal history. They have a large support network
of friends and family who live nearby, and both Elena’s and Juan’s parents live within blocks of their apartment and
visit frequently. Juan and Elena both enjoy playing cards with family and friends on the weekends and taking the boys
out to the park and beach near their home.
ACS was contacted by the school social worker from Juan Jr.’s school after he described a punishment his parents
used when he talked back to them. He told her that his parents made him kneel for hours while holding two
encyclopedias (one in each hand) and that this was a punishment used on multiple occasions. The ACS worker deemed
this a credible concern and made a visit to the home. During the visit, the parents admitted to using this particular
form of punishment with their children when they misbehaved. In turn, the social worker from ACS mandated the
family to attend weekly family sessions and complete a parenting group at their local community mental health agency.
In her report sent to the mental health agency, the ACS social worker indicated that the form of punishment used by
the parents was deemed abusive and that the parents needed to learn new and appropriate parenting skills. She also
suggested they receive education about child development because she believed they had unrealistic expectations of
how children at their developmental stage should behave. This was a particular concern with Juan Sr., who repeatedly
stated that if the boys listened, stayed quiet, and followed all of their rules they would not be punished. There was a
sense from the ACS worker that Juan Sr. treated his sons, especially Juan Jr., as adults and not as children. This.
The AssignmentRespond to at least two of your colleagues .docxtodd541
The Assignment:
Respond to at least two of your colleagues by providing feedback on each colleague’s therapeutic approach based on a narrative family therapeutic perspective. Support your feedback with evidence-based literature and/or your own experiences with clients.
Support your responses with evidence-based literature with at least two references in each colleagues response.
Colleagues #: 1
The family client is made up of a father, mother, and their son, a ten-year-old boy. The family is biracial and is made up of four people; father, mother, a ten-year-old son, and a seven-year-old daughter. Initially, they had visited the clinic on a referral basis from the family’s psychiatrist. They had concerns with the behavioral issues their ten-year-old son exhibited while at home as well as at school. The son is currently in fifth grade and attends a public school, the mother runs a local coffee shop in their neighborhood, and the father is a construction worker. The mother was talkative and soon started talking about stressors in life, including their son’s behavioral issues. She states that besides receiving services and extra help her son gets while at school, he is still lagging behind. The exact services had not been explained. The father did not talk much. In fact, he sat away from the family and always displayed a sarcastic grin on his face every time the mother complained. The son was friendly but did not talk much.
After assessments and evaluations, diagnostic evaluations established that the kid had ADHD. In addition to this, the family displayed tendencies of dysfunctional interactions. Once the family unit was mentioned, the mother was quick to state that she believes that there was an issue with the way the whole family functioned. She further suggested that they needed help as a family to understand their situation better as we as know why their son was having behavioral issues. Family therapy was suggested. Everyone but the father readily consented to the suggestion. He later on consented.
Over the past two sessions, the father seemed uncomfortable and hardly participated. He would once in a while tell his wife to shut up when confronted and criticized. The mother always brought up her dissatisfaction with the way her husband lacked warmth and concern for their son’s issues. She felt that the whole burden of raising their kids was on her. She further stated that without him interfering, the son would soon influence their younger daughter, which was already happening. The son spent much of the time stooped over the table due to attention being always on him. He was always silent and uncomfortable.
Interactions between the clients were more complicated than anticipated, and too much time was spent on the interaction between the mother and the therapist. A therapeutic relationship was easily formed between the mother and the therapist. The other members of the family hesitated, with a continual alli.
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1. Social Work Research: Couples Counseling
Kathleen is a 37-year-old, Caucasian female of Irish descent, and her partner, Lisa, is a 38-year-old, Caucasian female with a Hungarian ethnic background. Kathleen reports that she has a long family history of substance use but has never used alcohol or drugs herself. She does not have a criminal history and utilized counseling services 10 years ago for family issues regarding her father’s alcohol use. Kathleen works as a nurse in a local hospital on the cardiac floor where she has been employed for 8 years.
Lisa reports experimenting with substances during college. She currently drinks wine on occasion. Lisa does not have a criminal history. Lisa has had many jobs and stated that she was unable to find her niche until recently when she took out a loan and opened a small Hungarian restaurant serving her grandmother’s recipes. Her restaurant has been open 1 year. Lisa reports that while she enjoys the work and has found her niche, she must work constantly to be successful, and she is worried the business might fail.
Kathleen and Lisa have been together for over 15 years. They have a close group of friends and see their families on major holidays. They came to outpatient counseling at a nonprofit agency to examine the possibility of starting a family together. They were both feeling ambivalent about it, and it had been the source of more than a few arguments, so they decided to come to counseling to address their concerns in a more productive way. They said they chose this agency because it was recognized as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) friendly. They asked about my sexual orientation and my history because they were concerned about my level of experience working with the issues they were presenting.
I thanked Kathleen and Lisa for sharing this concern, and I informed them of various programs I had worked in within the agency, including supportive services for LGBT youth in schools and in the community. I also shared our agency philosophy and mission, which includes outcome measures and engaging clients in feedback to evaluate practice.
I explained the tools we used to measure outcomes. The first form measures how each of them are feeling with regard to their life and current circumstances. There are four different scales to measure aspects of their lives, such as social, family, emotional health, etc. I also provided the chart on which I score the scales and track progress. I explained that the purpose was to see where they began to demonstrate progress with the work we were doing.
The second form measures how well I am providing treatment. I demonstrated the four scales that measure if the client feels heard and understood and if we addressed in session what they wanted to. I explained that this should address their concern about my ability to assist them. Because we would be evaluating both how they felt and how the sessions were going each week, we could make adjustments on.
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Kathleen is a 37-year-old, Caucasian female of Irish descent, and her partner, Lisa, is a 38-year-old, Caucasian female with a Hungarian ethnic background. Kathleen reports that she has a long family history of substance use but has never used alcohol or drugs herself. She does not have a criminal history and utilized counseling services 10 years ago for family issues regarding her father’s alcohol use. Kathleen works as a nurse in a local hospital on the cardiac floor where she has been employed for 8 years.
Lisa reports experimenting with substances during college. She currently drinks wine on occasion. Lisa does not have a criminal history. Lisa has had many jobs and stated that she was unable to find her niche until recently when she took out a loan and opened a small Hungarian restaurant serving her grandmother’s recipes. Her restaurant has been open 1 year. Lisa reports that while she enjoys the work and has found her niche, she must work constantly to be successful, and she is worried the business might fail.
Kathleen and Lisa have been together for over 15 years. They have a close group of friends and see their families on major holidays. They came to outpatient counseling at a nonprofit agency to examine the possibility of starting a family together. They were both feeling ambivalent about it, and it had been the source of more than a few arguments, so they decided to come to counseling to address their concerns in a more productive way. They said they chose this agency because it was recognized as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) friendly. They asked about my sexual orientation and my history because they were concerned about my level of experience working with the issues they were presenting.
I thanked Kathleen and Lisa for sharing this concern, and I informed them of various programs I had worked in within the agency, including supportive services for LGBT youth in schools and in the community. I also shared our agency philosophy and mission, which includes outcome measures and engaging clients in feedback to evaluate practice.
I explained the tools we used to measure outcomes. The first form measures how each of them are feeling with regard to their life and current circumstances. There are four different scales to measure aspects of their lives, such as social, family, emotional health, etc. I also provided the chart on which I score the scales and track progress. I explained that the purpose was to see where they began to demonstrate progress with the work we were doing.
The second form measures how well I am providing treatment. I demonstrated the four scales that measure if the client feels heard and understood and if we addressed in session what they wanted to. I explained that this should address their concern about my ability to assist them. Because we would be evaluating both how they felt and how the sessions were going each week, we could make adjustments on ...
As a clinical social worker it is important to understand group .docxwraythallchan
As a clinical social worker it is important to understand group typology in order to choose the appropriate group method for a specific population or problem. Each type of group has its own approach and purpose. Two of the more frequently used types of groups are task groups and intervention groups.
For this Assignment, review the “Cortez Multimedia” case study, and identify a target behavior or issue that needs to be ameliorated, decreased, or increased. In a 2- to 4-page report, complete the following:
Choose either a treatment group or task group as your intervention for Paula Cortez.
Identify the model of treatment group (i.e., support, education, teams, or treatment conferences).
Using the typologies described in the Toseland & Rivas (2017) piece, describe the characteristics of your group. For instance, if you choose a treatment group that is a support group, what would be the purpose, leadership, focus, bond, composition, and communication?
Include the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of group as an intervention.
By Day 7
Submit
your Assignment.
Required Readings
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Social work case studies: Concentration year
. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing [Vital Source e-reader].
“Working With Groups: Latino Patients Living With HIV/AIDS” (pp. 39–41)
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 11, “Task Groups: Foundation Methods” (pp. 336-363)
Chapter 12, “Task Groups: Specialized Methods” (pp. 364–395)
Himalhoch, S., Medoff, D. R., & Oyeniyi, G. (2007). Efficacy of group psychotherapy to reduce depressive symptoms among HIV-infected individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
AIDS Patient Care and STDs,
21
(10), 732–739
Lasky, G. B., & Riva, M. T. (2006). Confidentiality and privileged communication in group psychotherapy.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
,
56
(4), 455–476.
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017).
An introduction to group work practice
(8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 1, “Introduction” (pp. 1–42)
Chapter 2, “Historical and Theoretical Developments” (pp. 45–66)
Required Media
Walden University. (n.d.). Cortez multimedia: A meeting of an interdisciplinary team.
MSW Interactive Homepage
[Multimedia file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 8 minutes.
A Meeting of an Interdisciplinary Team
Paula has just been involuntarily hospitalized and placed on the psychiatric unit, for a minimum of 72 hours, for observation. Paula was deemed a suicidal risk after an assessment was completed by the social worker. The social worker observed that Paula appeared to be rapidly decompensating, potentially placing herself and her pregnancy at risk.
Paula just recently announced to the social worker that she is pregnant. She has been unsure whet.
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12-15 page paper with 5 slide PowerPoint on an current management issue, MY ISSUES:
(OPEN COMMUNICATION)
PAPER WILL BE SUBMITTED TO TURNIN!
APA, (6
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ED.) paper has to included title page& table of content
No pronouns
Cite all quantitative data
Cite all quotes ( try not to use quotations)
Intro ½ page
Background ¾ page
Literature review 4-5 page
Analysis 3-4 page ( detailed information)
Conclusion ¾ page ( WHAT,WHY,HOW,WHOM)
References page-Minimum of 20 published scholarly sources current as possible
Abstract (these questions has to be answered)
Clear statement of problem or issue
Methods or procedures summarized
Results summarized
Conclusions summarized
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the organization should be a business or company basis.
Provide the links for the company's news.
You show up for work in a new organization or “parachute” into the organization (often knowing little about the organization).
This analytical paper describes how you observe and orient in this new environment to more fully understand the organization’s behavior.
address the deeper
currents of culture
as well as how
processes
and
mission
drive behavior.
address your place in this organization (from which perspective are you writing), not merely from a “job description” perspective, but from at the individual and group levels of analysis.
While not limited to these topics
address leadership, motivation, communications, and ethics.
In addition to incorporating
a wide variety of specific OB distinctions from the course
, the paper must
analyze
(not merely describe) the organization’s behavior from each zoom level:
individual, group, organization, and inter-organizational.
t
h
ird-person perspective
to analyze the organization.
The paper requires you to think deeply about OB in a specific organization.
use an organization you have experience with or research one where you would like to work.
Ideally, from reading this paper, professor should have the experience of being there with you and gain a valuable understanding of this organization.
Another way to look at this paper is as the document which uncovers the currents of organizational behavior in a methodical way.
The exercise of writing this paper provides you with a template for analyzing your next organization’s behavior, to avoid organizational pitfalls, and more quickly make a valuable contribution.
Organizational behavior concepts include: (analyze at least 8 concepts below from
individual, group, organization, and inter-organizational as well as the culture perspective
)
Diversity
Attitudes and Job Satisfaction
Emotions and Moods
Personality and Values
Perception and Individual Decision Making
Motivation Concepts and Application
Foundations of Group Behavior & Understanding Work Teams
Communication
Leadership
Inter-Organizational Behavior
Power and Politics
Conflict and Negotiation
Foundations of Organizational Structure
Organizational Culture
Organizational Change and Stress Management
.
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Include the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of group as an intervention.
By Day 7
Submit
your Assignment.
Required Readings
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Social work case studies: Concentration year
. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing [Vital Source e-reader].
“Working With Groups: Latino Patients Living With HIV/AIDS” (pp. 39–41)
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 11, “Task Groups: Foundation Methods” (pp. 336-363)
Chapter 12, “Task Groups: Specialized Methods” (pp. 364–395)
Himalhoch, S., Medoff, D. R., & Oyeniyi, G. (2007). Efficacy of group psychotherapy to reduce depressive symptoms among HIV-infected individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
AIDS Patient Care and STDs,
21
(10), 732–739
Lasky, G. B., & Riva, M. T. (2006). Confidentiality and privileged communication in group psychotherapy.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
,
56
(4), 455–476.
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017).
An introduction to group work practice
(8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 1, “Introduction” (pp. 1–42)
Chapter 2, “Historical and Theoretical Developments” (pp. 45–66)
Required Media
Walden University. (n.d.). Cortez multimedia: A meeting of an interdisciplinary team.
MSW Interactive Homepage
[Multimedia file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 8 minutes.
A Meeting of an Interdisciplinary Team
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1. 12
Working With Families:
The Case of Carol and Joseph
Carol is a 23-year-old, heterosexual, Caucasian female and the
mother of a 1-year-old baby girl. She is currently unemployed,
having previously worked for a house cleaning company. The
baby is healthy and developmentally on target, and she and the
parents appear to be well bonded with one another. Carol lives
in
a rented house with her husband, Joseph. Joseph is a 27-year-
old,
heterosexual, Hispanic male. He was recently arrested at their
home for a drug deal, which he asserts was a setup. Both
parents
were charged with child endangerment because weapons were
found in the child’s crib and drugs were found in the home. The
parents assert that the child never sleeps in the crib but in their
bed. As a result of the parents’ arrest, social services was
notified,
2. and the child was temporarily placed in a kinship care
arrangement
with the maternal grandmother, who resides nearby. As a
result of Joseph’s arrest, he was fired from the cleaning
company
where he worked, and the family is now experiencing financial
difficulties.
After initial contact was made with the parents, a number of
concerns were noted and the family was recommended for
additional
case management. Carol’s mother indicated that she had
concerns about Carol’s drinking habits and stated that Carol’s
father and grandfather were alcoholics. She and the father
separated
when Carol was a baby, and Carol has had only limited
contact with him. There appears to be significant tension
between
the grandmother and Carol and Joseph. I addressed the alcohol
issue with both parents, who denied there was a problem, but
shortly after the discussion, Carol was involved in a serious car
accident with the baby in the car. She was determined to have
3. been
under the influence of alcohol. I advised Carol that she could
not
have any unsupervised contact with her child until she
completed
intensive inpatient substance abuse treatment. I made
arrangements
for her placement, but after a week, she was discharged
for noncompliance with the rules. She was then referred to an
intensive outpatient program and began therapy there. Initially
her attendance was erratic because she had lost her license as a
result of the DUI. Eventually, however, she became engaged in
the
program and began to address her issues. She acknowledged that
she had started using drugs at a very young age but said that she
had only begun drinking in the previous year or so. We
discussed
the genetics of her family, and she said that she realized that
she
had deteriorated rapidly since beginning to drink and knew that
4. she simply could not drink alcohol.
Joseph’s mother is deceased, and his father travels extensively
in his job and is not available as a support. Joseph was
very devoted to his mother and was devastated by her premature
death. We discussed the strengths that he and Carol
demonstrated
in staying together and working out their problems. Joseph
indicated
that as a Hispanic man, family is very important to him and
he wants his family to stay together. Although they have been
struggling financially, Joseph has obtained stable employment
landscaping for a large development and said he plans to take
courses at the community college to learn the trade. He stated
that he wants to provide a good life for his child. Carol has a lot
of
unresolved issues to deal with in therapy, not the least of which
is
the accident that could have killed her child and the legal
ramifications
that resulted from this incident. Although angry and hostile
at the beginning, through the implementation of person-centered
5. therapy, we were able to establish agreed-upon goals that
showed
respect for the client and encouraged her to find solutions to
her problems. Although our relationship was tenuous at times,
providing encouragement to her rather than judgment enabled
her to forgive herself and take corrective action.
Reflection questions
the common myth that a traditional therapy office setting is
necessary to do “clinical work.”
Through this case, students can also witness how treatment
goals can shift throughout the course of treatment.
This is evident in the step-by-step growth that Pedro
demonstrated.
Each shift in treatment goals resulted in a change or
deepening of our relationship and gave Pedro the opportunity
to address more difficult issues as time went on.
Working With Families: The Case of Carol and Joseph
6. 1. What specific intervention strategies (skills, knowledge,
etc.) did you use to address this client situation?
This case required extensive use of active and passive listening
and patience to enable the client to become sufficiently
comfortable
with me and to arrive at a point where she could work on
her issues. Initially she was very angry, hostile, resistant, and
very much in denial.
2. Which theory or theories did you use to guide your practice?
I work with people in their homes, which is their territory, not
mine. I think it is very important to be aware of how I would
feel
if I were in their shoes. The person-in-environment perspective
and Carl Rogers’ person-centered approach are crucial here.
3. What were the identified strengths of the client(s)?
She was smart and had a good support system in her husband
and mother, who were very supportive during her treatment.
4. What were the identified challenges faced by the client(s)?
Carol was a severe alcoholic and had a drug problem to a lesser
7. extent. She had psychological issues as well, including low
selfesteem,
depression, and anxiety. She also had transportation and
legal problems as a result of losing her driver’s license after the
DUI.
5. What were the agreed-upon goals to be met to address the
concern?
The primary goal was to protect her child by keeping Carol
sober and finding the intervention method that would be most
appropriate for her to do that. This took time due to the
resistance
6. How would you advocate for social change to positively
affect this case?
Treatment options and access to them need to be improved
in rural areas. There were not many choices for this client,
and losing her license in an area with no public transportation
greatly affected her ability to seek treatment.
7. Is there any additional information that is important to this
case?
8. I subsequently found out that there had been other serious
episodes concerning Carol’s drinking that the family had failed
to disclose to me because they were covering up for her.
Carol’s parents separated when she was very young, so she
was mostly cared for by a family friend and grandparents.
Carol’s
mother seemed to have resented the child’s interference with
her
social life, and clearly the daughter resented her mother’s lack
of
involvement with her. Carol’s mother, who was from a Southern
White Protestant family, seemed uncomfortable with Joseph’s
culturally unfamiliar Hispanic Catholic background. She
reported
to me that she felt the son-in-law was lazy and did not work in
the
early stages of his relationship with her daughter, who she said
worked very hard. During my involvement with this couple, I
found
Joseph to be hard working and doing his best to provide for all
of
them. He was very committed to doing whatever was necessary
9. to keep his family intact, even if his judgment at times was
poor.
Working With Immigrants and Refugees:
The Case of Aaron
1. What specific intervention strategies (skills, knowledge,
etc.) did you use to address this client situation?
I used support, active listening, reflection, reframing, and
validation
with the client, and I recognized the importance of
structure, reliability, and predictability of the social worker in
the therapeutic alliance.
2. Which theory or theories did you use to guide your practice?
I used family systems theory, multicultural family theories, and
attachment theory.to treatment.
10. Working With Survivors of Domestic Violence: The Case of
Charo
Charo is a 34-year-old, heterosexual, Hispanic female. She is
unemployed and currently lives in an apartment with her five
chil-dren, ages 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. She came to this country 8
years ago from Mexico with her husband, Paulo. During intake,
Charo reported that she suffered severe abuse and neglect in the
home as a child and rape as a young adult. Charo does not speak
English and currently does not have a visa to work.
Charo initially came for services at our domestic violence
agency because Child Protective Services (CPS) and the court
ordered her to attend a domestic violence support group after
allegations of domestic violence were made by one of her
chil-dren to a teacher at their school. Her husband was ordered
to attend a batterer’s intervention program (BIP). Charo
attended the domestic violence support group but seldom said a
word. Although she rarely shared during group, she also rarely
missed a session. While she attended the group, she also met
with me weekly for individual sessions. During these sessions I
informed her of the dynamics of domestic violence and helped
her create a safety plan. She often said that she was only
attending the group because it was mandated and that she just
wanted CPS to close her case. One week, Charo suddenly
stopped attending group. When I called her, she said that she
11. had been busy and unable to attend. That same day her husband
called me to verify that I was who his wife said I was, as he
often accused Charo of having affairs.
Charo showed up to group again one day after a 3-month
absence. Her appearance was disheveled, and she had lost a
significant amount of weight. The next day she called me and
requested an emergency individual session. During the session,
she reported that her husband had an imaginary friend who was
telling him to kill her and that the previous weekend he had
placed a knife on her pillow and threatened to take her life.
Charo stated that her husband would force her to wear short
skirts and bleach
her hair. He would also throw plates of food on the floor and
walls of the house whenever meals were not to his satisfaction.
She said he would spend his days drinking alcohol with friends
and would beat her relentlessly in front of the children. She told
me she had thought he would change after CPS became involved
but that, instead, his abuse became more calculating and
discreet.
I worked on an updated safety plan with the client, and she
agreed to hide herself and the children in the agency’s safe
house. The safety plan included information on obtaining a
restraining order, going into a safe house, identifying safe
people she could talk to, and teaching the children safety
planning strategies as well as tips on important documentation
and the importance of journ-aling all significant details of the
abuse. Charo’s husband showed up outside of the agency that
day while she was there and called her phone repeatedly. Charo
put the call on speaker so I could hear his voice. He ordered her
to go outside and go home with him and made threats toward
her. I called the police, and Charo’s husband was arrested
12. outside of the agency. I went to the court-house with Charo,
helping her file a temporary restraining order and providing her
with emotional support throughout the experi-ence. After
obtaining the restraining order, Charo and her five children
were admitted to the agency’s safe house.
While at the safe house, Charo met with me weekly for
indi-vidual counseling and continued to attend the domestic
violence support groups. She reported feeling damaged, ugly,
and unlov-able. She also reported feeling anxious, depressed,
and hopeless, crying often, and losing weight. Charo’s husband
was eventually deported back to Mexico.
I discussed with Charo the dynamics of domestic violence and
provided her with numerous resources that could serve as
informal and formal supports to her and the children. Charo was
referred to a psychiatrist, who prescribed 50 mg of Zoloft to
help manage the anxiety and depressive symptoms she was
experiencing. Charo began attending a church nearby where she
quickly felt connected and also began attending English as a
second language (ESL) classes twice a week. We met once a
week for 9 months. During the first 3 months, we focused on
stabilization. During the second 3 months, we focused on
decreasing symptoms of anxiety
and depression. During the final 3 months of our time together
we focused on financial empowerment, reintegrating back into
the
community, and renewing connections with family.
While Charo met with me for counseling and case management,
13. her children participated in a 6-month trauma reduction art
therapy program for children within the agency. At the 9-month
mark, we agreed to terminate services. She continued to attend
the group sessions for support and found new friends who had
become a support network for her. She also completed a
financial
empowerment program, which further taught her how to manage
her finances.
Reflection Questions
. How would you advocate for social change to positively
affect this case?
Mary and her family could benefit from help exploring their
assumptions about race, but this was out of the scope of
Mary’s initial therapy.
8. Were there any legal or ethical issues present in the case?
If so, what were they and how were they addressed?
It is difficult but important to respect Mary’s therapeutic
process while remaining nonjudgmental about the assumptions
14. about race Mary and her sisters hold as truth.
9. How can evidence-based practice be integrated into this
situation?
Mary and I identified her PTSD symptoms in her treatment
plan. We were able to measure the successes she had with
specific behavioral interventions in changing the frequency
and severity of her symptoms.
10. Describe any additional personal reflections about this case.
Mary clearly felt that she needed to trust that I would not bring
my own judgments or opinions about racism into therapy.
As with all trauma treatment, building a therapeutic alliance
and trust was essential. We built such an alliance so she could
feel safe enough to tell her traumatic story and work to
assimilate
that story into her own sense of strength and resilience.
Working With Survivors of Domestic Violence:
The Case of Charo
1. What specific intervention strategies (skills, knowledge,
15. etc.) did you use to address this client situation?
I utilized psychoeducational support groups, case management,
and solution-focused interventions.
2. Which theory or theories did you use to guide your practice?
I used learning theory and feminist empowerment and
strengthsbased
perspectives to guide my practice.
3. What were the identified strengths of the client(s)?
Charo’s many strengths included her level of resilience and
being a strong advocate for her children and a support to
other survivors at the shelter. She also shared her resources
with other survivors no matter how little she had. She was
very kind.
4. What were the identified challenges faced by the client(s)?
The barriers for this client are enormous; aside from the
domestic violence, some of the barriers include not speaking
English, the involvement of Child Protective Services, a lack
of affordable housing, obtaining employment without a visa,
discrimination, and needing child care for five children.
16. 5. What were the agreed-upon goals to be met to address the
concern?
The three treatment goals we set were reducing depressive and
anxiety symptoms, connecting to resources in the community
that would help her become more stable, and obtaining therapy
for the children.
6. What local, state, or federal policies could (or did) affect
this situation?
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) affected the
situation.
7. How would you advocate for social change to positively
affect this case?
Victims should not be mandated to attend a domestic violence
support group. Participation should be voluntary. These women
have been coerced in their relationships and then they are
coerced by the system and made to feel like they have done
something wrong. Much more education is needed in the courts
and with Child Protective Services.
17. 8. How can evidence-based practice be integrated into this
situation?
Clients are asked to complete client satisfaction surveys at
termination. We also call the clients for follow-ups for up to
a year. Lastly, clients complete a survey on a monthly basis,
which is used statewide and called the Family Violence
Prevention
and Services Act (FVPSA) survey. The surveys mainly
measure whether the client learned additional resources and
additional ways of planning for safety.
Working With Survivors of
Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Angela
Angela is a 27-year-old, Caucasian female, who first came to
counseling to address her history of sexual abuse. She graduated
from college with a BS in chemistry and has since been
employed
18. by pharmaceutical companies. After obtaining a new job, she
relocated
to an apartment in an East Coast city where she knew no
one. Both of Angela’s parents live on the West Coast, and she
has
one younger brother who also lives in a different state. Angela
has
limited contact with both her mother and brother and does not
have any contact with her father. Angela is obese and disclosed
a history of struggling with her weight and eating issues. She
has
few friends, and those she does have live far away.
Angela has a long history of trauma in her life. She was
sexually
abused between the ages of 9 and 21 by her father, sexually
assaulted
at the age of 14 by a classmate in school, and mugged as a
young
adult. There was domestic violence in the home, also
perpetrated by
her father. Angela’s father is considered an upstanding member
of
19. the community, and he is well liked and respected by others. No
one
in Angela’s family believes that she was sexually abused, and
her
father joined a “false memory syndrome” group and is
outspoken
about that issue. There has been little discussion in her family
about
what took place in the home while she was growing up.
Angela struggled with daily functioning and exhibited
symptoms
of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She had a history
of cutting herself and binge eating and displayed some
characteristics
of borderline personality disorder. Angela also mildly
dissociated when under duress. Angela suffered from depression
and anxiety and had trouble establishing new relationships, both
socially and at work. Although Angela has a stable job and was
able to complete her work each day, at times she became
overwhelmed
by her emotions and retreated to the bathroom where
she cried and sometimes cut herself before returning to her
20. workstation.
Angela relied on writing, artwork, and her cat for solace
and comfort. She was also very active outdoors, often hiking,
biking, and going on camping trips by herself. Her goals in life
were to own her own home, lose weight, enjoy relationships
with
others, and find peace with her traumas.
As a result of the abuse she experienced, it was necessary to
begin treatment focusing heavily on establishing trust and a
relationship
with the client. After 1 year of therapy, deeper process
work was being done around her traumas, and she was able to
open up much more. She disclosed more painful experiences to
the therapist and began expressing her feelings, including
intense
anger at her family members.
Angela also joined a group for survivors of sexual violence in
the same program where she was receiving individual therapy.
She was thus able to meet other survivors and engage them in
relationship building and obtain support. Over time, she lost
21. 100 pounds and made new friends, and her level of functioning
increased dramatically. Six months into the group, however, I
noticed boundary issues between the members of the group and
the group facilitator. After speaking with the group facilitator
about these concerns and others regarding her clinical judgment
and boundary crossing, the decision was made to terminate her.
As a new group facilitator began engaging the group, I noticed
that Angela was not sharing as much in her individual sessions
and, overall, seemed guarded. I tried on numerous occasions to
address the shift, and while Angela acknowledged that trust had
become an issue, she would not directly express her concerns or
feelings. After some discussion, I explained to Angela that
while I
could not discuss the issues concerning the group facilitator,
she
should feel free to talk about her feelings and concerns in
general.
However, it became obvious that trust could not be rebuilt,
particularly
in light of the professional boundary issues with the group
22. facilitator. I asked if she wanted to terminate counseling with
me
and find a new therapist, and Angela agreed. I provided Angela
with three referrals so that she could continue her treatment. I
learned that Angela and the former group facilitator had become
friends and remained so after both had left the program in their
respective capacities.
Reflection Questions
activities as Veronica did. She went to school every day and did
not appear very different from other children in her area. It is
important to note that families in poverty-stricken countries like
Guatemala are deceived by traffickers who offer them money
equivalent to a year’s income in exchange for their children. All
the details of this case are not clear as of yet but it is believed
that
the maternal aunt was working in conjunction with someone
else.
9. Describe any additional personal reflections about this case.
This was a hard case to digest. It is one of those cases that you
23. end up taking home with you in your heart. This 13-year-old
girl has been through a lifetime of exploitation. For the first few
weeks she would just look at me as if she were looking right
through me. She needed a lot of coaxing to participate.
Although
she still has a great deal of healing ahead of her, Veronica is in
a
much better place and is making every effort to live a normal
life.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Angela
1. What specific intervention strategies (skills, knowledge,
etc.) did you use to address this client situation?
Knowledge of trauma and child sexual abuse was key as was
active listening, validation, boundary setting, and, at times,
confrontation.
2. Which theory or theories did you use to guide your practice?
I applied relational, cognitive behavioral, empowerment, and
strengths-based theories.
3. What were the identified strengths of the client(s)?
24. Angela’s strengths were her ability to persevere and be
resilient,
as well as her ability to find time for self-reflection and
self-care. Despite everyone around her telling her otherwise,
she was still able to stand firm in the knowledge that she was
sexually abused and therefore needed to have clear boundaries
with those who did not believe her.
4. What were the identified challenges faced by the client(s)?
Angela’s challenges included an occasional inability to function
at work, self-harm, and isolation.
5. What were the agreed-upon goals to be met to address
the concern?
The goals were to increase functioning, enhance ability to
create and sustain relationships with others, reduce isolation,
address and increase self-esteem, refrain from cutting, and
work through early sexual trauma.
6. What local, state, or federal policies could (or did) affect
25. this situation?
The statute of limitations in both civil and criminal cases
affected Angela’s case.
7. How would you advocate for social change to positively
affect this case?
I would advocate with legislators in the state to eliminate the
statute of limitations so that survivors of sexual abuse could
prosecute and/or sue their perpetrator when they were ready.
8. Were there any legal or ethical issues present in the case?
If so, what were they and how were they addressed?
There were ethical issues regarding boundaries and dual
relationships. The group facilitator in this case was
inappropriate
with her clients and became personal friends with this
particular client along with the other women in the group. I
addressed this by trying to work with the group facilitator, as
well as by encouraging her to discuss this in her off-site clinical
supervision. Because no change was occurring, eventually
the group facilitator was terminated.
26. 9. How can evidence-based practice be integrated into this
situation?
The use of a sequenced, titrated approach using relational
theory to address complex PTSD is incredibly helpful,
especially
for those survivors of sexual trauma with multiple
victimizations and difficulty with daily functioning.
10. Describe any additional personal reflections about this case.
As the individual therapist, this case was heartbreaking for
me. The relationship and trust I had built with this client was
destroyed, and I was placed in a very precarious position. The
client did not want to discuss the changing dynamic andclearly
been influenced by the group facilitator, who was incredibly
friendly and outgoing. There was no other choice but
termination,
and the realization that the damage could not be repaired was
disappointing. However, had I disclosed “my side” of what was
happening, I would have been making the same errors as the
group
facilitator and involving myself in a dysfunctional and
27. unhealthy
dynamic, including crossing boundaries—exactly what survivors
do not need. There are times when you must “swallow your
pride”
to do what is right and best for the client, especially given the
different variables and considering the ethical issues at play.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Brenna
1. What specific intervention strategies (skills, knowledge,
etc.) did you use to address this client situation?
I used reflective listening and reframing to assist Brenna in
setting goals and determining her unmet needs. I used
knowledge
of local systems and social service agencies to provide
referrals and to secure needed services.
2. Which theory or theories did you use to guide your practice?
I utilized systems theory.
3. What were the identified strengths of the client(s)?
Brenna’s strengths were her resiliency and self-sufficiency.
28. Brenna viewed her desire to provide a better future for her
child as a strong motivating factor for changing her life.
4. What were the identified challenges faced by the client(s)?
Brenna lacked a familial support system and network of friends,
and she was socially isolated. Upon entry to the shelter, she
lacked
medical care, employment, income, and housing. Brenna also
struggled
with difficulty reading and writing. Brenna had experienced
trauma and violence in her past and would be raising her child
alone.
5. What were the agreed-upon goals to be met to address the
concern?
Brenna and I agreed to secure medical care, a housing plan,
and a source of income. Brenna also set goals to improve her
mental health.
Working With Survivors of
Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
29. The Case of Angela
Angela is a 27-year-old, Caucasian female, who first came to
counseling to address her history of sexual abuse. She graduated
from college with a BS in chemistry and has since been
employed
by pharmaceutical companies. After obtaining a new job, she
relocated
to an apartment in an East Coast city where she knew no
one. Both of Angela’s parents live on the West Coast, and she
has
one younger brother who also lives in a different state. Angela
has
limited contact with both her mother and brother and does not
have any contact with her father. Angela is obese and disclosed
a history of struggling with her weight and eating issues. She
has
few friends, and those she does have live far away.
Angela has a long history of trauma in her life. She was
sexually
abused between the ages of 9 and 21 by her father, sexually
assaulted
30. at the age of 14 by a classmate in school, and mugged as a
young
adult. There was domestic violence in the home, also
perpetrated by
her father. Angela’s father is considered an upstanding member
of
the community, and he is well liked and respected by others. No
one
in Angela’s family believes that she was sexually abused, and
her
father joined a “false memory syndrome” group and is
outspoken
about that issue. There has been little discussion in her family
about
what took place in the home while she was growing up.
Angela struggled with daily functioning and exhibited
symptoms
of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She had a history
of cutting herself and binge eating and displayed some
characteristics
of borderline personality disorder. Angela also mildly
dissociated when under duress. Angela suffered from depression
and anxiety and had trouble establishing new relationships, both
31. socially and at work. Although Angela has a stable job and was
able to complete her work each day, at times she became
overwhelmed
by her emotions and retreated to the bathroom where
she cried and sometimes cut herself before returning to her
workstation.
Angela relied on writing, artwork, and her cat for solace
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30
and comfort. She was also very active outdoors, often hiking,
biking, and going on camping trips by herself. Her goals in life
were to own her own home, lose weight, enjoy relationships
with
others, and find peace with her traumas.
As a result of the abuse she experienced, it was necessary to
begin treatment focusing heavily on establishing trust and a
relationship
with the client. After 1 year of therapy, deeper process
work was being done around her traumas, and she was able to
open up much more. She disclosed more painful experiences to
32. the therapist and began expressing her feelings, including
intense
anger at her family members.
Angela also joined a group for survivors of sexual violence in
the same program where she was receiving individual therapy.
She was thus able to meet other survivors and engage them in
relationship building and obtain support. Over time, she lost
100 pounds and made new friends, and her level of functioning
increased dramatically. Six months into the group, however, I
noticed boundary issues between the members of the group and
the group facilitator. After speaking with the group facilitator
about these concerns and others regarding her clinical judgment
and boundary crossing, the decision was made to terminate her.
As a new group facilitator began engaging the group, I noticed
that Angela was not sharing as much in her individual sessions
and, overall, seemed guarded. I tried on numerous occasions to
address the shift, and while Angela acknowledged that trust had
become an issue, she would not directly express her concerns or
33. feelings. After some discussion, I explained to Angela that
while I
could not discuss the issues concerning the group facilitator,
she
should feel free to talk about her feelings and concerns in
general.
However, it became obvious that trust could not be rebuilt,
particularly
in light of the professional boundary issues with the group
facilitator. I asked if she wanted to terminate counseling with
me
and find a new therapist, and Angela agreed. I provided Angela
with three referrals so that she could continue her treatment. I
learned that Angela and the former group facilitator had become
friends and remained so after both had left the program in their
respective capacities.
activities as Veronica did. She went to school every day and did
not appear very different from other children in her area. It is
important to note that families in poverty-stricken countries like
Guatemala are deceived by traffickers who offer them money
equivalent to a year’s income in exchange for their children. All
34. the details of this case are not clear as of yet but it is believed
that
the maternal aunt was working in conjunction with someone
else.
9. Describe any additional personal reflections about this case.
This was a hard case to digest. It is one of those cases that you
end up taking home with you in your heart. This 13-year-old
girl has been through a lifetime of exploitation. For the first few
weeks she would just look at me as if she were looking right
through me. She needed a lot of coaxing to participate.
Although
she still has a great deal of healing ahead of her, Veronica is in
a
much better place and is making every effort to live a normal
life.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Angela
1. What specific intervention strategies (skills, knowledge,
etc.) did you use to address this client situation?
Knowledge of trauma and child sexual abuse was key as was
35. active listening, validation, boundary setting, and, at times,
confrontation.
2. Which theory or theories did you use to guide your practice?
I applied relational, cognitive behavioral, empowerment, and
strengths-based theories.
3. What were the identified strengths of the client(s)?
Angela’s strengths were her ability to persevere and be
resilient,
as well as her ability to find time for self-reflection and
self-care. Despite everyone around her telling her otherwise,
she was still able to stand firm in the knowledge that she was
sexually abused and therefore needed to have clear boundaries
with those who did not believe her.
4. What were the identified challenges faced by the client(s)?
Angela’s challenges included an occasional inability to function
at work, self-harm, and isolation.
5. What were the agreed-upon goals to be met to address
the concern?
36. The goals were to increase functioning, enhance ability to
create and sustain relationships with others, reduce isolation,
address and increase self-esteem, refrain from cutting, and
work through early sexual trauma.
6. What local, state, or federal policies could (or did) affect
this situation?
The statute of limitations in both civil and criminal cases
affected Angela’s case.
7. How would you advocate for social change to positively
affect this case?
I would advocate with legislators in the state to eliminate the
statute of limitations so that survivors of sexual abuse could
prosecute and/or sue their perpetrator when they were ready.
8. Were there any legal or ethical issues present in the case?
If so, what were they and how were they addressed?
There were ethical issues regarding boundaries and dual
relationships. The group facilitator in this case was
inappropriate
37. with her clients and became personal friends with this
particular client along with the other women in the group. I
addressed this by trying to work with the group facilitator, as
well as by encouraging her to discuss this in her off-site clinical
supervision. Because no change was occurring, eventually
the group facilitator was terminated.
9. How can evidence-based practice be integrated into this
situation?
The use of a sequenced, titrated approach using relational
theory to address complex PTSD is incredibly helpful,
especially
for those survivors of sexual trauma with multiple
victimizations and difficulty with daily functioning.
10. Describe any additional personal reflections about this case.
As the individual therapist, this case was heartbreaking for
me. The relationship and trust I had built with this client was
destroyed, and I was placed in a very precarious position. The
client did not want to discuss the changing dynamic and had
clearly been influenced by the group facilitator, who was
38. incredibly
friendly and outgoing. There was no other choice but
termination,
and the realization that the damage could not be repaired was
disappointing. However, had I disclosed “my side” of what was
happening, I would have been making the same errors as the
group
facilitator and involving myself in a dysfunctional and
unhealthy
dynamic, including crossing boundaries—exactly what survivors
do not need. There are times when you must “swallow your
pride”
to do what is right and best for the client, especially given the
different variables and considering the ethical issues at play.
Working With Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma:
The Case of Brenna
1. What specific intervention strategies (skills, knowledge,
etc.) did you use to address this client situation?
I used reflective listening and reframing to assist Brenna in
setting goals and determining her unmet needs. I used
knowledge
39. of local systems and social service agencies to provide
referrals and to secure needed services.
2. Which theory or theories did you use to guide your practice?
I utilized systems theory.
3. What were the identified strengths of the client(s)?
Brenna’s strengths were her resiliency and self-sufficiency.
Brenna viewed her desire to provide a better future for her
child as a strong motivating factor for changing her life.
4. What were the identified challenges faced by the client(s)?
Brenna lacked a familial support system and network of friends,
and she was socially isolated. Upon entry to the shelter, she
lacked
medical care, employment, income, and housing. Brenna also
struggled
with difficulty reading and writing. Brenna had experienced
trauma and violence in her past and would be raising her child
alone.
5. What were the agreed-upon goals to be met to address the
concern?
40. Brenna and I agreed to secure medical care, a housing plan,
and a source of income. Brenna also set goals to improve her
mental
6. What local, state, or federal policies could (or did) affect
this situation?
State policies regarding photo ID affected Brenna’s ability to
apply for various assistance programs through Social Services.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) policies will
also affect her ability to obtain financial assistance after giving
birth. Paternity is required on forms for TANF, and she may
need to explore domestic violence waivers when completing
TANF applications.
7. How would you advocate for social change to positively
affect this case?
I would advocate for improved assistance to be offered through
Social Services. Brenna was often met with anger and
frustration
at Social Services due to her difficulty reading and writing,
so she had given up on trying to secure medical care and
41. financial
assistance early in her pregnancy.
8. Were there any legal or ethical issues present in the case?
If so, what were they and how were they addressed?
Brenna and I discussed future plans for applying for TANF and
the impact the child’s paternity has on approval of the
application.
We discussed the parental rights of Cameron and identified
resources for legal assistance if needed in the future.
9. Describe any additional personal reflections about this case.
When working on a strict timeline, it is important to balance
client empowerment with health and safety.
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Working With Children and Adolescents:
The Case of Dalia
1. What specific intervention strategies (skills, knowledge,
etc.) did you use to address this client situation?
This case required that active and reflective listening,
reframing,
42. and validation be employed as part of the assessment,
engagement,
and goal-setting process. In addition, working from the
strengths-based perspective and meeting the client system
Project: Agency Visit
In order to function as change agents, social workers interact
with others in a wide variety of organizations. Visiting a social
work agency allows students of social work to get a glimpse of
the form that these interactions may take.
For this Assignment, visit a nonprofit social service agency in
your area and interview a social worker there.
By Day 7 of this week
, you identify your agency and the social worker you will
collaborate with.
Your Final Project, submitted in Week 10
of the course, should focus on the following.
During the interview:
1.
Focus on the social worker’s educational background and
training.