The case of Jane, a depressed single mother, provides an opportunity to study the components of behavior theory in terms of causes and conditions, target behaviors, modeling, and appropriate therapeutic techniques. Jane has lost herself. She suffers from frustration and a fair amount of guilt, coupled with insecurity about her job and her financial situation. She has anxiety caused by her perception of having lost control of her children and her life, yet it can be seen that much of her suffering is self-inflicted by some target behaviors such as poor time management, sporadic attendance at work, and lack of participation in enjoyable activities. These behaviors yield undesirable consequences, which perpetuates a deadly cycle in which Jane’s depressive symptoms are amplified and contribute to further dysfunctional behavior.…
The B.A.T clinical team met Ms. Smith on January 27th, 2017, at their home located in San Bernardino, CA. On this date the clinical team conducted an indirect functional assessment, which consisted of a parent interview and a review of ABA services in relation to DeAndre. The clinical team gathered information regarding DeAndre's history (as outlined in the section above) and inquired about the challenges they encounter, including and behaviors that are of concern. Mom reported a number of concerns in regards to DeAndre's overall development.…
Intake Support Coordinator met Jacob, his mother Judy and his father Joe at the Woodman Office. Jacob is a 6.5 ft. 17 year old who attends Hermitage High School. His mother stated he plans to graduate at age 22. Jacob enjoys writing, arts and crafts. During the intake Jacob sat in-between his parents and occupied himself with arts and crafts with his father.…
William responded well to the intervention. Juwan stated continues to make progress toward his goals. Juwan stated, sometime. Juwan stated that he feels that his mom does not listen to him unless he gets very angry and he do not tell his mom thing that is bothering him because he does not want to worry her. Juwan stated, he responds to anger impulsively and do not always think about what he is saying or doing until after he has calm down.…
Yuma required verbal prompting and encouragement to participate in the session. Yuma continue to have difficulty participating in the session. Yuma appeared to be in good physical health and responded that he is feeling okay by nodding his head in response, when asked how he was feeling. Yuma was given the opportunity to respond to the intervention by nodding his head, yes or no or writing his responses down. Yuma continues to make no progress towards his goals.…
Focus: Angelica will adjust to the new home and comply with all home and school rules. Intervention: CSP and MHS discussed adjusting to the new foster home. CSP encouraged youth to communicate with MHS. CSP explained the process of visits and the purpose of the assessment at next visit.…
He can multiply three numbers by three numbers in his head with ease. Yet when it comes to trying to have a conversation, he has great difficulty. He does not make eye contact. He has difficulty starting a conversation” (Chung). Chung describes these boys different behaviors so that her audience can understand that even though they have the same condition, they are very…
Focus: Samantha’s family will improve communication with peers and authority figures in various settings. Ms. Smalls (MHP), Ms. Smith (MHS), Samantha and Ms. Davis (DSS adoption Worker) discuss Samantha’s possible adoptive family. Intervention: MHP attend a meeting to gain information about the family identified for Samantha. MHP asks adoption worker questions about the identified family and the process.…
The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) collects data which is able to help identify those in the United States who are considered to be experiencing hearing loss or complete deafness (Mitchell, 2005). Data from the SIPP survey approximates that there are 10,000,000 persons who are considered hard of hearing and approximately 1,000,000 are functionally deaf (Mitchell, 2005). According to Patricia Roberts (1998), she stated members of the population does not agree with calling themselves ‘hearing impaired,’ because it insinuates that their “eyes are broken.” It is more appropriate for people to refer to the population as “ Deaf and hard of hearing” (Roberts, 1998). Although among this population is majority persons who are experiencing some degree of hearing challenge or complete deafness, the members have their means of communication in which everyone uses, known as American Sign Language (ASL) and may also practice the skill of reading lips (Roberts, 1998).…
Foster parent report before the visit: The youth had a good week overall. Alex had a small tantrum when asked questions. The youth and I went to the book store to discuss his current behaviors and ways to decease his tantrums. They youth read two books and discussed them. I explained to the youth behavior expectations and answer questions.…
1. Earlier you had to make decisions about breast feeding or transitioning to the use of a bottle with formula or breast milk. What decisions did you make and do you think your decision impacted your child's development? Consider and include issues of early social and emotional attachments, such as Freud's and Erikson's early developmental stages, and Bowlby's theory of attachment development in your answer. (5 points – describing your decision, 5 points – impact on child’s development, 10 points – connection to theory on early development or attachment with textbook reference) I chose to breastfeed Gemma with a supplement of fomula.…
Children television program: Sid The Science Kid Season 1 Episode 1 -The Sticker Chart. The age target for the show is 3 to 6 years old, mostly preschool. Plot: Sid's mother introduces him to a sticker chart for chores, with a reward for a mega space ship toy if its filled. Sid's curiosity begins that morning with the question of “Why do we need charts?”…
Interpersonal Communication shows up in many movies. Nell is a movie directed by Michael Apted in 1994. Nell is about a girl that lives in a cabin the woods with her mother. When her mother dies Doctor Jerry Lovell comes to cabin and hears Nell. Doctor Lovell talks to Doctor Paula Olsen about Nell and has her come see Nell.…
This study provides insight on how structural family therapy and communication impact adjustment in the family system. (McNeil, Hershberger, & Nedela, 2013), used an intervention that dealt with low-income families who was concern about their adolescent being involved in gangs. The authors purpose was to help families focus on their strengths since poverty is not always the case for adolescents engaging in gang activities. The authors demonstrate the three stages in which a therapist should take to address the concern, During the first stage, the therapist’s goal is to build a relationship with the family by asking them questions that will help them recognize their strengths.…
Unconscious thoughts were interfering upon my attentiveness before we began the session. This was due to there is a video camera and a mindfulness of being judged by my assessment of pass or fail. Kaylee presented a problem of letting go. Kaylee had an issue with her boss over a job position in which she is working at her school district.…