Antwone Research Paper

Antwone’s greatest obstacle was realizing he needed to find his birth parents. Antwone was born in a prison in Ohio and was not later claimed by his mother when she was released (Black, Washington, 2002). Antwone’s father was murdered by one of his girlfriends when Antwone was an infant (Black, Washington, 2002). Antwone was placed into the foster system and adopted, along with 2 other boys, by Ms. Tate (Black, Washington, 2002). Ms. Tate was verbally abusive and physically abuse to all 3 boys, especially Antwone because he has dark skin (Black, Washington, 2002). Ms. Tate never provided Antwone with information about his biological parents because informed that they did not want him (Black, Washington, 2002). After sessions with Dr. Davenport and having support from his new girlfriend, Antwone mustard up the courage to search for his parents (Black, Washington, 2002). Antwone found out his father name and was able to connect with his paternal family, who introduced Antwone to his birth mother (Black, Antwone, 2002). Antwone discovered that his mom is a drug addict, residing in a low socioeconomic location of Cleveland (Black, Washington, 2002). Antwone forgave his mother, as encouraged by his …show more content…
Davenport that he was obligated to (Black, Washington, 2002). One apparent ethical issues associated with the diagnosis and assessment of Antwone is the potential for countertransference. Clinicians are encouraged to monitor their personal needs and feelings, as the client-professional relationship grows (Kinzie, Boehnlein, 1993, p. 94). The writer presents sensitivity toward Antwone’s past and also deeply empathizes with Antwone due to cultural relatedness. The writer will need to actively utilize self-care skills to maintain healthy functioning before and after assessments to ensure the clients autonomy is respected (Kinzie, Boehnlein, 1993, p.