Development
In the interview, there was a discussion about Mr. Bracey’s developmental history. The client stated he was born with a heart murmur, and to this day there remains a hole in his heart. He also made it known doctors struggled to make him cry after being delivered; therefore, he suggested this is how doctors were able to notice there was something wrong with his health after his birth. Moving further down his lifespan, at the age of four Mr. Bracey begins to attend school. Mr. Bracey expressed that he misbehaved in school because he did not want to attend school. He stated, “I was bad in school. I got in trouble on purpose so I could get sent home.” He went even further to state, “I was suspended twice within the first week of school.” …show more content…
Bracey is socially confident. He is not afraid to express himself around others. This being evidenced by his statement, “I’m cool with everyone, here at VCM and outside of VCM. I’m the type of person who is easy to get along with because I am non-judgmental. I just try to accept people for who they are and hope they do the same when they meet me.” He socializes with family members most, therefore, he considers his immediate family, with a select few amount of friends, as his social support system. He states, “I look to my mom and pop for social support. They are the people I can trust with anything.” He follows this statement saying, “I can trust a few friends as well, but my parents are the ones who have been there for me through thick and thin.” Mr. Bracey has a good size and quality of social network. This is that he shares he has friends who have degrees and were able to help him find jobs when he needed employment. It can be concluded he is able to sustain friendships as well. This is that he shared in the interview that he currently socializes with friends from middle school, regardless of them being busy with careers and not having the time to “hang out” like they use to during their younger years. The client also states although he relies on his family and friends for social support, they rely on him as a protector. He explained by stating, “I am seen as the protector when I am out with my family or my friends. If somebody messes with any of my family or friends, I am the one who confronts the person bring the harm to the group and I correct them.” He continues by stating, “I protect those I care about most. I don’t like people put my loved ones in harm.” It can be concluded Mr. Bracey is an individual values the relationships he has with family and friends. Therefore, it can be expected that Mr. Bracey will continue to protect the individuals closest to him; caring for them in their times of need as they have cared for him in his times of
In the interview, there was a discussion about Mr. Bracey’s developmental history. The client stated he was born with a heart murmur, and to this day there remains a hole in his heart. He also made it known doctors struggled to make him cry after being delivered; therefore, he suggested this is how doctors were able to notice there was something wrong with his health after his birth. Moving further down his lifespan, at the age of four Mr. Bracey begins to attend school. Mr. Bracey expressed that he misbehaved in school because he did not want to attend school. He stated, “I was bad in school. I got in trouble on purpose so I could get sent home.” He went even further to state, “I was suspended twice within the first week of school.” …show more content…
Bracey is socially confident. He is not afraid to express himself around others. This being evidenced by his statement, “I’m cool with everyone, here at VCM and outside of VCM. I’m the type of person who is easy to get along with because I am non-judgmental. I just try to accept people for who they are and hope they do the same when they meet me.” He socializes with family members most, therefore, he considers his immediate family, with a select few amount of friends, as his social support system. He states, “I look to my mom and pop for social support. They are the people I can trust with anything.” He follows this statement saying, “I can trust a few friends as well, but my parents are the ones who have been there for me through thick and thin.” Mr. Bracey has a good size and quality of social network. This is that he shares he has friends who have degrees and were able to help him find jobs when he needed employment. It can be concluded he is able to sustain friendships as well. This is that he shared in the interview that he currently socializes with friends from middle school, regardless of them being busy with careers and not having the time to “hang out” like they use to during their younger years. The client also states although he relies on his family and friends for social support, they rely on him as a protector. He explained by stating, “I am seen as the protector when I am out with my family or my friends. If somebody messes with any of my family or friends, I am the one who confronts the person bring the harm to the group and I correct them.” He continues by stating, “I protect those I care about most. I don’t like people put my loved ones in harm.” It can be concluded Mr. Bracey is an individual values the relationships he has with family and friends. Therefore, it can be expected that Mr. Bracey will continue to protect the individuals closest to him; caring for them in their times of need as they have cared for him in his times of