Blanca Fransisco-Hernandez is a fourteen-year-old Hispanic female who attended the assessment with her mother and sisters. Blanca was referred by AVID initially, where she previously participated in outpatient therapy, as they are currently close. Blanca was referred to these services following reports of sexual abuse by her older brother, who is now 15 and no longer living in the home. Blanca has been receiving outpatient therapy services with CAN, LLC since 12/2014 and has been compliant with attending sessions.…
Please let this report stand as the progress made by the Mewbourn/Martinez family as witnessed by this writer. Haley Mewbourn (mother), Delilah Martinez (daughter), Nicole Martinez (daughter), Natalie Martinez (daughter), and Carmen Martinez (daughter) were referred for Home-Based Parent Aide Services and Visitation Facilitation by Laporte County DCS on August 19, 2015. Home-Based Parent Aide Services were to include transportation for the client to all court ordered services, parenting education to include the Positive Parenting Curriculum, assisting the client with obtaining and maintaining stable housing, and follow all recommendations provided by client’s therapists on any issues or concerns to assist with stabilizing the irrational behaviors.…
Introduction JP is a resident admitted to Cottonwood Lodge at Riverview who has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. “Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disorder in which a person experiences a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania” (Mayo Clinic). Throughout this case study, it will show the clients profile, medical history, care plan and a mental status exam. Client Profile Personal History…
CM normally meets with the client every Thursday for face to face meeting. CM did a visual to locate client. Client was located and CM completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client in a stripe yellow and black tank top and black jeans pant. She appears to be cooperative and friendly in the meeting.…
First, the case worker should have coordinated preliminary treatment plans for the initial stages of Gabriel’s placements. Here, the worker should have referred foster parents to speak with specialists or attend educational/informational classes on caring for children with unique social, cultural, and behavioral barriers. A class such as this would have been geared toward educating foster parents on identifying common behavioral disturbances, how to respond to future issues, and, importantly, warning signs of suicidal ideations. Plans set forth by the case worker should have also included family therapy sessions to better prepare Gabriel and his foster parents for their transitions in living situation. Next, the case worker should have worked together with the foster parents in collectively coordinating a step-by-step ongoing treatment plan to aid in Gabriel’s recovery, including continued family therapy sessions and weekly reports from the foster parents updating the case worker on Gabriel’s progress, changes in behavior, and/or any concerns that may have arisen.…
On 10/13/2015, CM met with the client for Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Social Support Update: In the meeting client was alert, and satisfactorily groomed. She maintains eyes contact. She appeared in good health. She was in no acute distress.…
Subjective: Client was present with writer. Clt noted that she has been taking her antidepressants as prescribed and she has not been feeling any side effects. Clt stated that she has been feeling better and her mood has improved. Clt also stated that she has returned to work and she feels satisfied with her work ethic. Clt expressed concerns about displaying “OCD symptoms”.…
I. Client Description From observation, the client is a young adult, Caucasian female. The client reported being a junior undergraduate student studying psychology. II. Presenting Concern(s) and Systemic Implications The client talked about having issues concerning lack of readiness for life after graduation.…
It is believed that Jose has suffered developmental and language delay caused by the alcohol and drug usage by one of the biological parent at the time of conception. The child witnessed at a tender age the physical and verbal abuse from the father towards the mother. This may explain the child’s outbursts of violence and verbal hostility. The onset of the divorce changed Jose’s environment by having him put abruptly into a daycare facility. Since this time period, the child has not seen or heard from his father.…
Chronic problems include, for example, growth failure, asthma, obesity, vision impairment, hearing loss, neurological problems, gastro-esophageal reflux, sexually transmitted diseases, and complex chronic illnesses. An even greater estimated share of these children and youth entering foster care—between one-half and three-fourths—have behavioral or social competency problems that may warrant mental health services. (Baumrucker et al.…
When speaking to a caregiver regarding their child’s psychological symptoms many factors need to be taken into account. One specific factor that needs to be taken into account is their cultural background. As Mash and Wolfe stated “Widespread movements of refugees and immigrants are placing millions of children into new and unfamiliar environments. Evaluating the mental health of these children can be difficult because of cultural variations in what constitutes abnormal, and what to do about it” (62). Every culture has its difference beliefs and vary on what they believe to be normal and the right way to behave.…
Yuli Juarez Section: 4:30-5:40pm TA’s name: Lenny Throughout the years more and more youth are being separated from their families and are being sent to foster homes. As more children and youth enter foster homes they are also staying longer periods of time, meaning that something is not working as efficiently as it should be in the foster care system. These children and youth are being sent to foster homes because the types of relationships that they encounter at home with their families are no longer healthy relationships. There are multiple types of conditions that may have some risk factor for child maltreatment.…
he client in this case displays signs of situational erectile dysfunction, resulting in a diagnosis of the aforestated disorder. According to the APA (2013) situational erectile dysfunction creates an inability/difficulty getting, or keeping an erection in certain situations, with certain partners, and with/without certain stimulation. Individuals with situational erectile dysfunction can, (a) have an onset after having normal sexual function, (b) have marked decrease in erectile rigidity, (c) mild distress over the symptoms experienced with the disorder, (d) may experience depression, (e) may have low self-esteem, (f) may experience stress, and (g) may be due to a diagnosis of PTSD, diabetes, and/or depression. In addition, the client suffers from an addiction to pornography.…
There were many things in the client sessions that elicited visceral reactions from members of our group. George, the first client who suffered from Antisocial Personality Disorder, seemed to be almost bragging about his exploits. We would like to think that as counselors we would comport ourselves as professionally as the psychologist conducting the interview. We recognize that we have an ethical obligation to do so. However, as spectators watching George, there was a degree of shock at hearing him nonchalantly (and without a discernible sign of guilt) describe throwing bricks at bus drivers, potentially killing at least a couple of people and choking a fellow inpatient at a perceived provocation.…
The structure and overall structure of the opening session ensured that the client completely understood what was going to occur throughout the interview and furthermore this helps to ensure they feel comfortable. Due to nerves, it did appear at…