Case Study Julio

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Case Study Analysis: Case Study 1 - Julio Marissa Shumate 202320 HUS440 – O Family Dynamics 02/03/2024 I. Case Study Key Players [Instructions: indicate all players involved in the case, including primary and secondary players, including the following: Provide names, demographic information, relationships to one another, what is the educational/vocational history of these individuals? What is the medical and psychological history of these individuals?] Key Player 1: Julio – Son of Juan and Jade, did not get to see his father Juan often Key Player 2: Juan – Jades husband and Julios father’s, traveled a lot for work, not home often, main one in the home to discipline the children Key Player 3: Jade – Juan’s wife and Julio’s mother Key Player 4: Julie – Julios wife Key Player 5: Alex- Julie and Julies son Key Player example: Bernard: 53, father to son Anthony II. Case Background Circumstances Julio was raised by his mother primarily, however, was often harshly disciplined by his father. Julio’s father would spank Julio when he was young and call him names that were degrading to him. Julio’s mother, Jade, would enable her husband Juan by telling him things his children have done so that he can discipline them instead of her disciplining them. This could be part of her or their culture, as in many cultures the ‘man of the house’ is the one who should discipline the children. Julio is now married to Julie and has a son of his own, Alex. Julie was raised by gentle parents who never spanked their children or talked down to them. Julio began spanking Alex at a young age and started calling him degrading names, just as his father did to him. Julie is concerned about his parenting and discipline choices and states that it is starting to affect their family and marriage. The reason for professional involvement is the constant strain on their marriage and family due to belief differences when it comes to disciplining Alex. Both Jade and Julio want to discipline their child just as they were disciplined, and this is very different from each other. There are many possibilities in this case, Julio could seek therapy and counseling to overcome his childhood factors, including the discipline he received. Another possibility is that Julio and Jade aren’t able to work out their parenting differences and end up separating. Julio has begun to realize that he is turning into his father, disciplining his child with anger just as he was disciplined. There are several things impacting this case. Julio and Julie share parental custody of Alex, so if they were not able to work out their marriage, custody of Alex would be in the middle. Another factor is the Department of Social Services could be contacted regarding Julio’s questionable parenting choices. Another factor could be Julio’s family culture, many cultures believe that the man should be the one to discipline the children in the home. III. Environmental, Familial, Social Case Circumstances Environmental Circumstances (positive and negative) One positive environmental circumstance is that Jade and Julio are still together and seem to be motivated to reach out for help. This is positive for Alex as he sees his parent’s trying to overcome their differences. A negative environmental circumstance is that the home environment could be negatively
impacting Alex. If his parents are fighting and arguing this could cause stress on Alex and he may even feel responsible for their issues. Familial Circumstances (positive and negative) Positive familial circumstances is that Julio is able to recognize the dysfunctional environment that was involved in his childhood and family. Also, Jade is able to recognize that their family is under stress and the reason behind the stress. Another positive is that Jade seems to have a positive outlook on disciplining Alex and had a overall positive childhood and family. Negative familial circumstances are that Julios’ family is under stress due to him becoming his father. Also, that Julio’s family seemed to have a negative effect on him and is now affecting his family. Social Circumstances (positive and negative) There is little known about the social environment surrounding this case. A positive social environment would be that the family had positive relationships with family friends. Another positive would be that Alex has a lot of support from friends and peers. A negative would be if Alex has trouble making friends and lacks social support at school or home. IV. Legal Implications Some legal implications surrounding this case are if Julio and Jade were to separate, they both share legal parental custody of Alex. This would put Alex in the middle of a legal custody battle between both parents. Another legal implication to consider is that the Department of Social Services could become involved due to questionable disciplining choices made by Julio. A case could be opened due to speculation of verbal and physical abuse of Alex. V. Community-Based Resources Community Based Resource 1: Website of Resource: https://www.jodiprovincecs.com/ Connection to Case: Jodi Province counseling services provides services in Wilkes County, NC to many different individuals. I would recommend that Julio attend counseling services to try to overcome his childhood experiences and be a better father. Julio would be able to receive CBT therapy or Person-Centered Approach therapy that could help him better understand his childhood problems and how to take a different approach when parenting. Community Based Resource 2: Website of Resource: https://www.triplep-parenting.com/nc-en/triple-p/ Connection to Case: Triple P Positive Parenting Program offers free parenting classes that are both offered in person and virtual. I would recommend that Julio attend these free parenting classes to gain a better idea of how-to parent Alex and how to deal with his attitude and/or behaviors. Jade could also attend these classes with Julio so that they can work together and find a better way to discipline Alex together. VI. Case Plan and Recommendations [Instructions: In a paragraph each, provide a detailed recommendation of what you would do in this case to aid the client (you may include how your community resources will be involved). Indicate the following in your recommendations: What are the pros and cons of your plan? Consider potential consequences of all options when determining the best course of action. Are the implications to your decision?]
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