The client was is a sixteen year old, Hispanic female. She is a sophomore in high school, living with her mother and eighteen-year-old brother. The client’s parents have been divorced since she was in the sixth grade, around the age of ten or eleven. The client does not work neither does her mother, the family is supported financially by her brother and her mother’s boyfriend. Client stated that she has never been to counseling. Furthermore, she stated that family did not have a history of substance abuse or mental health problems.
The client presented nicely groomed, dressed well, and appropriately. The client did not engage much throughout the session. Moreover, she appeared somewhat anxious, quiet, and tearful. The client looked down and …show more content…
However, before making an assumption, I asked the client whether family and her culture was of any importance to her, the client mentioned that it was important. Hence, my leading questions were about her family, for example, her relationship with her brother, mother, father, and other relatives of the family that were of significance to her. The client appeared more enthusiastic to talk about her brother, father, and other family members, as opposed to talking about her mother. When the client mentioned her mother, she became tearful and avoided eye …show more content…
According to reality therapy, the client could be lacking love and belonging. For example, the client’s mother does not understand her, her father has moved to Colorado a couple of months ago, and she fears her friends will judge her. Hence, due to this lack of love and belonging, the client may be seeking counseling to help build a sense of belonging. Furthermore, the client may also be lacking freedom in her life. Although the client is only sixteen years old, she is lacking the ability to have freedom over her choices and life. She may be confused with her mother insisting her to go out but not giving her the ability to do so. Her lack of freedom make choices and search for her identity may be causing her presenting concerns as
The client presented nicely groomed, dressed well, and appropriately. The client did not engage much throughout the session. Moreover, she appeared somewhat anxious, quiet, and tearful. The client looked down and …show more content…
However, before making an assumption, I asked the client whether family and her culture was of any importance to her, the client mentioned that it was important. Hence, my leading questions were about her family, for example, her relationship with her brother, mother, father, and other relatives of the family that were of significance to her. The client appeared more enthusiastic to talk about her brother, father, and other family members, as opposed to talking about her mother. When the client mentioned her mother, she became tearful and avoided eye …show more content…
According to reality therapy, the client could be lacking love and belonging. For example, the client’s mother does not understand her, her father has moved to Colorado a couple of months ago, and she fears her friends will judge her. Hence, due to this lack of love and belonging, the client may be seeking counseling to help build a sense of belonging. Furthermore, the client may also be lacking freedom in her life. Although the client is only sixteen years old, she is lacking the ability to have freedom over her choices and life. She may be confused with her mother insisting her to go out but not giving her the ability to do so. Her lack of freedom make choices and search for her identity may be causing her presenting concerns as