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3-3 Final Project Milestone One: Case Study Mackenzie Connell PSY-315 Counseling Process/Techniques Southern New Hampshire University November 8, 2023

Chris, a 26-year-old Asian male, lives intermittently with his adoptive parents, having been adopted at the age of 4. His adoptive parents are well-educated and financially secure; his father was a neurosurgeon, and his mother worked as a registered nurse at a children's hospital. In contrast, his biological parents, both high school dropouts with criminal records, stand in stark contrast. Chris himself has a high school diploma and some college education. Over the past year, he has worked inconsistently as a technician after being let go from his previous position as a medical technician due to his addiction to opiates. He faces many challenges, including the loss of custody of his 2-year-old daughter and the risk of losing his job due to punctuality issues. Chris has three siblings: one older and two younger. Despite his tough circumstances, he has received support from his adoptive family, who are well aware of his biological family background and current struggles. This support has taken various forms, such as providing shelter and financial assistance. While his adoptive family is sympathetic and supportive, they find themselves at a crossroads. They want to help Chris but are unsure of how to do so without perpetuating his dependency. Chris faced a challenging upbringing from the very beginning, born addicted to heroin and other drugs. Child Protective Services intervened shortly after his birth, leading him to live with his biological father's family for a year. However, his parents' relapse into drug addiction rendered them incapable of caring for him, forcing him into foster care for the next three years. Fortunately, he was adopted at the age of 4.

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