The general intervention model (GIM) is a model where practitioners use a problem-solving, planned change approach in order to resolve issues that have occurred in the systems. The system has 7 steps that the practitioner should follow. The steps include engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination, and follow-up. The case below will be put through the steps of the GIM to help Mia and her situation.
Case study Mia is a 17 -year-old African American girl from Chicago. Mia is in her senior year of high school and had a 4.0 GPA and was accepted into her dream school, Spelman College but doesn’t have the money to go there. Her guidance counselor referred her after noticing a change in her academics and behavior. Mia …show more content…
Mia says its been good. Mia tells Brianna she applied for the scholarships and one scholarship is going to pay for her room and board on campus and the other scholarships cover majority of her tuition. Mia excitedly says she will be attending Spelman in the fall. Brianna congratulates her. Brianna asks how has the family therapy and individual therapy been. Mia says individual therapy has gone good they prescribed me anti-depression and it has definitely helped. Mia also adds that although they have only had one family session so far it went well and she’s excited to continue. Brianna asks Mia about how is her mom. Mia says fine she’s back at home and has been attending the Narcotic Anonymous. Brianna says ok it seems like things are going good. Mia says …show more content…
This step helps the social worker see whether or not the services and resources that were provided were affected or not. Also, what should be done next time to help the client more efficiently. Brianna asks Mia on a scale to 1-5, 5 being the highest how would you rate your overall experience working with this agency. Mia says I’ve really appreciated your help so ill rate my over all experience a 5.
Termination
Like all things, the social worker and client’s relationship eventually come to an end. During the termination step, that is often pre-meditated, the social worker and client evaluate the overall achievement. The client continues to make progress to achieve their overall goal. The social worker makes any beneficial referrals to the
Case study Mia is a 17 -year-old African American girl from Chicago. Mia is in her senior year of high school and had a 4.0 GPA and was accepted into her dream school, Spelman College but doesn’t have the money to go there. Her guidance counselor referred her after noticing a change in her academics and behavior. Mia …show more content…
Mia says its been good. Mia tells Brianna she applied for the scholarships and one scholarship is going to pay for her room and board on campus and the other scholarships cover majority of her tuition. Mia excitedly says she will be attending Spelman in the fall. Brianna congratulates her. Brianna asks how has the family therapy and individual therapy been. Mia says individual therapy has gone good they prescribed me anti-depression and it has definitely helped. Mia also adds that although they have only had one family session so far it went well and she’s excited to continue. Brianna asks Mia about how is her mom. Mia says fine she’s back at home and has been attending the Narcotic Anonymous. Brianna says ok it seems like things are going good. Mia says …show more content…
This step helps the social worker see whether or not the services and resources that were provided were affected or not. Also, what should be done next time to help the client more efficiently. Brianna asks Mia on a scale to 1-5, 5 being the highest how would you rate your overall experience working with this agency. Mia says I’ve really appreciated your help so ill rate my over all experience a 5.
Termination
Like all things, the social worker and client’s relationship eventually come to an end. During the termination step, that is often pre-meditated, the social worker and client evaluate the overall achievement. The client continues to make progress to achieve their overall goal. The social worker makes any beneficial referrals to the