- Assessment:
- How did this individual/group present to the agency and what the client(s) viewed as their challenges
- Describe the biopsychosocial/cultural/spiritual assessment factors of this case.
- Did you, as a social worker, identify additional needs? If so, what were they?
- What did the client identify as their strengths?
- What strengths did you as the social worker identify in this client?
- Describe in detail how the following theories could be applicable to your client and this case:
- Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development
- Attachment theory
- Person in Environment perspective
- Cognitive Behavioral Theory
- Strengths Perspective
- Other (name and define the theory or theories)
- Intervention
- What type of intervention(s) did you offer and how does this relate to evidence-based practice (EVP)?
- How did you come to choose this particular intervention?
- Was the client involved in the process? Why or why not?
- Discuss the response of your intervention.
- Outcome and Evaluation
- What was the outcome of this case?
- How does this outcome relate to the EVP research?
- Would you have done anything differently and if so, why?
- Describe in a reflection, how you feel about your ability to work with clients.
PowerPoint format.
How did this individual/group present to the agency and what the client(s) viewed as their challenges Describe the biopsychosocial/cultural/spiritual assessment factors of this case.
Introduction
The client(s) in this case were some of the most challenging people I’ve ever worked with. They were very mentally ill, had a history of substance abuse, and had been incarcerated at least once before being admitted to our facility. They also had multiple disabilities including mental illness and physical disabilities such as brain damage due to having been hit by a car when they were younger. In order for me to do my best work with them (which is what’s always kept me on track), I needed to understand what their struggles were like in order for me to provide treatment that would help them overcome those issues while maintaining their dignity by respecting their wishes regarding treatment options or whether they wanted any kind of services at all beyond what was available through our program or whether they wanted us even involved with anything else outside of this facility besides getting discharged from here before being transferred somewhere else so we could continue working together on other things…
What would you consider to be one of the most challenging aspects of this case?
You may consider that the most challenging aspect of this case is that she is a minor, and so she can’t be penalized for her actions.
You may also consider it challenging because she has multiple diagnoses and requires specialized support services.
What opportunities are there in this case, including strengths and assets?
The client was able to get a job. The client was also able to get a place to live, as well as some other things like a car and driver’s license. This is an excellent opportunity for the agency because it gives them more time with this individual who has been struggling with mental illness.
What was the treatment approach used with this individual/group?
The treatment approach used with this client(s) was a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing thinking patterns to improve emotions, behavior and relationships. Interpersonal psychotherapy focuses on helping individuals deal with their difficulties in relationships through examining their thoughts about themselves, others and the relationship itself.
The biopsychosocial assessment results showed that this individual had low levels of self-esteem, depression and anxiety which made it difficult for them to accept help from others; however there were some positive aspects such as her ability to communicate effectively when working with staff members at the agency so they could provide better services for herself/family members if needed in future situations where she may need assistance again
How effective do you think the treatment approach you used with this client(s) was? Why or why not?
What was the treatment approach you used with this client(s)?
How did it go? Did it work for them?
What challenges were encountered in using this treatment approach?
How did you find out that the client(s) was ready to terminate? How did you know it was time to discharge or close the case?
How did you find out that the client(s) was ready to terminate? How did you know it was time to discharge or close the case?
The client’s needs have been met, and the therapist is comfortable with their understanding of those needs. This could be because they’ve made significant progress in therapy or because they’ve found a new job or are returning to school.
The client has expressed a desire for termination; this may be due to personal reasons such as moving, losing interest in therapy (and thus cannot continue), or feeling that no further benefit would be gained from continuing treatment at this point (i.e., “I’ve been here too long already!”).
One of the most important things I learned from this project is…
One of the most important things I learned from this project is that there is no one-size-fits all solution for everyone. There are many different ways to approach change, and you must be able to adapt your technique depending on who you’re working with. In some cases, clients will be ready to make changes right away; in others they might need more time before they feel comfortable enough with their new behavior patterns.
For example: A client who has been struggling with weight loss for several years finally decides he’s ready to start eating healthier foods after reading about how much better our country could be if everyone cut back on unhealthy habits such as fast food and processed foods (which are known contributors toward obesity). He wants us at our agency’s help him get started on this path towards better health by giving him some suggestions of what he can eat instead so that he doesn’t starve himself while trying out unfamiliar meals during his first few weeks at home alone without having someone looking over his shoulder constantly worried about whether or not they’re making enough progress while still being accountable themselves – which means setting up regular meetings between both parties where both parties keep track of progress made towards reaching goals set out earlier during sessions together.”
Conclusion
I learned that if you provide quality care and get to know the individual, they’ll be able to express themselves in a way that makes sense. The client was very open with me and I felt like we had a good rapport. The staff was also quite supportive of my decisions as an administrator which made it easier for me as well!