Write a case presentation for a 14-year-old boy whose parents got divorced and who has been having behavior issues since his father left the family. The father left in May 2023. He refuses to follow directions, and he gets verbally aggressive. He has been more irritable, and the mom couldn't understand what's happening with him.
Write a case presentation for a 14-year-old boy whose parents got divorced and who has been having behavior issues since his father left the family. The father left in May 2023. He refuses to follow directions, and he gets verbally aggressive. He has been more irritable, and the mom couldn't understand what's happening with him.
- 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
- 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
- How did you incorporate evaluation throughout your work with this case?
- 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.
This case presentation revolves around a 14-year-old boy named John, who recently underwent a significant life change after his parent's divorce in May 2023. This life-altering event has triggered a series of behavioral issues in John, which have left his mother struggling to understand and manage his emotional distress and challenging behavior. In this comprehensive case presentation, we will delve into the assessment of John's psychological, cultural and spiritual factors, identify additional needs and explore his and his family's strengths. Furthermore, we will apply several psychological theories to understand John's situation better and outline the evidence-based interventions to address his concerns. Finally, we will discuss the intervention's response, the outcome and alignment with evidence-based practices, concluding with reflections on the social worker's ability to work with clients in complex family dynamics.
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