Agape Counseling Report

I was only two years old when my mother passed away. Left with an absentee father, I felt a void in my life. I was constantly misunderstood by other family members, which triggered my aggressive behaviors and communication style. Unable to cope with my emotions as an adolescent, I sought help from my school’s social worker. For the first time, it felt great to express my feelings without worrying about being judged. Through our regular meetings, she helped me improve my social development and attitude. She changed my life as I was becoming a better person. In addition, with her assistance, my family and I were able to value communication, understand each other and live in a healthier environment. This chapter of my life has inspired me to pursue a career in social work and be part of a team who continuously helps people overcome obstacles in their lives.

With a master 's level education in social work, I see myself envisioning clients’ health and well-being. As a student, I will study and practice techniques, beyond a generalist perspective, that will allow me to give clients hope and the ability to see something greater than what they are facing. Upon completion of a Master of Social Work direct practice degree and certificates in gerontology and mental health programs, I intend to become a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I will competently incorporate specialized skills in different professional settings while developing my knowledge of a wide range of social issues and professional standards. With commitment, I wish to develop skills that will enable me to create or find hidden resources and services for my future clients, create platforms through counselling for victims of trauma.

Steve Ross, a 16 year old African American male, completed an Agape Family Counseling assessment to monitor his progression. Steve’s teacher reported concerns about Steve’s relationship with his peers to Mrs. Ross. In the past, Steve stated that his classmates would exclude him from their activities. Steve stated that, he would explain things in a literal manner which would could his peers to “make fun” of him. Mrs. Ross also reported that Steve would only talk in detail about the subjects that he was interested in. Mrs. Ross also expressed concern about his social skills among his peers.

Interview paper with a Counselor (Rebecca Alexander), and a Social Worker (Mina McVeigh). This interview is for Mrs. Scott’s online class.

Social Work is a career that you can make a significant impact on people’s lives. Social work is a spectacular career choice. However, working in this profession as a social work it can and will be challenges that will occur. A social worker enhances the welfare of communities, individuals and societies. Furthermore, social work aims to aid social change, development, cohesion, and empowerment. I had the pleasure of interviewing Latosha McIntyre about her work duties as a social worker with Day Spring Behavior Health Service. Day Spring Behavior Health Service is a non-profit- organization that offers a variety of behavioral health services to individuals and families. This paper will enclose Latosha McIntyre job activities, professional

A joined force was established in order to confront this problem in our community. As students who are studying Social Work, our duty is to advocate for people who are struggling and are needing assistance. Our group consist of five Idaho State University Students who are determined to address these issues, and to bring awareness to a respected organization that continues to service all

In the article “Counselor Professional Identity: Findings and Implications for Counseling and Interprofessional Collaboration,” presented distinct differences between counseling, social work and psychology. The first difference is social workers link clients to community resources for assistance whereas, counseling focus on personal growth, empowerment, and wellness and psychologist primarily responsible for providing testing, assessment, and diagnosis for clients (Mellin, Hunt, and Nichols’s 2011). Social workers help clients find services such as housing and assistance programs and counseling helps clients with issues developed skills to adapt to their daily lives. The second difference is social workers act as an advocate for clients whereas

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) is a non-profit mental health organization that was founded in 1987 and has been providing services to various cities in Southern California for individual, couple’s, child, and family therapy. IAS also provides training and experience for mental health care professionals, including Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Psychologists, and Social Workers (SW). IAS provides a low- cost alternative for those in need of counseling and support services. There is no one general theoretical orientation at IAS, however client-centered therapies are encouraged. Supervisor, Burt Winer, also promotes the use of positive reframing. IAS works with other non-profit organizations to help improve the lives of a diverse client base. The main organizations that IAS is currently working with are Grandma’s House of Hope, American Family Housing, and Higher Ground Youth Services. Thus, IAS’ clientele ranges from individuals ages 5-94 years with varying in cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and religious affiliations. Therapists can incorporate a wide range of therapeutic orientations and interventions necessary for the diverse clientele (Institute of Advanced Studies, n.d.).

Social service agencies have played in intricate role in our society for many years. They are rooted in the values of charity work, preventing poverty, inequality, and injustice. Social service agencies aim is to maintain the national declaration on Human Rights by having different agencies in the community that is tailored for the specific needs and skills for society. Though, they are many the agency in which I found to be empowering, and supportive that places clients at the center is HASC Center, located at 5601 1st avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11220. This agency provides a place for a person who is living with mental and behavioral challenges at this place they will be able to express themselves using verbal and non-verbal clues. This agency

Problem: The intervention plan aims at Social Adult Day center (SADC), under the network of Hamilton Madison House (HMH). This program was designed to assist seniors who have physical movement problems or cognitive impairments in managing emotional and physical challenges. However, the problem is that the organization has inadequate professional social workers to provide qualified services. To be specific, while in general around 40 seniors come to the organization every day, only two social workers work in the agency currently—the Director Rita who is over 60 years old and the Program Coordinator Ping who works part-time. Relevant policies regulate that only licensed social workers have access to paperwork and certain services such as case management. As a result, two social workers, particularly Rita, are seriously overwhelmed by significant workloads; meanwhile, limited number of seniors has opportunities to acquire alternatives for their adversities from social workers.

Hannah, Becca, Paige, and I presented on solution-focused theory. We developed and prepared our presentation together, rather than breaking up the work. This was advantageous as each group member knew all of the material, rather than merely understanding one section of material. In the presentation, I gave an overview of the therapy. I discussed that solution-focused therapy incorporates ideas from many disciplines and theories. I also highlighted a few of the key ideas, such as shifting focus from problems to solutions. Later in the presentation, I explained the concept of externalizing and personifying problems, and I described the social worker/client relationship in this theory.

Due to the fact that my social work methods class requires intervention with clients, I will initiate more ways that I can get more exposure to this direct social work practice technique at my organization. I will also speak with my field supervisor and SOAR’s social worker about how this can be achieved. The intervention with clients at SOAR are conducted on a interaction basis in the programs.

The most affected stakeholders to Carey Counseling Center Inc., are the employees, board of directors , patients and community organizations that utilize our services to assist in the recouparation of ones life when dealing with a mental health illness or crisis. The employees and their families depend on the continuous business of the local communities to carry out the daily activities of a functioning mental health facility. Starting with our CEO and board of directors, the leadership endevours are crucial to the viability of our organization. Our book gives an of Japan and China being the largest owners of T-bills and referenced the idea of why that would be so. As with any organization, if they own a part of mine and theirs, they are

Each day Michael and Mordecia traveled to a local homeless shelter to interview potential clients and help them with whatever they needed. Most of their clients were generally homeless people or individuals who were laid off from their job recently. The two helped these individuals fill out government forms, obtain job applications, and sometimes a rehab center for those who were addicted to drugs and alcohol. At times some clients could not be helped but Michael and Mordecia provided their counseling service as a means of help. Some individuals only needed some to talk to about what was going on in their life at that time. He wants his readers to see the similarities between social workers and attorneys. His examples with Michael and Mordecia with their clients express key elements in the career of a social worker.

Garthwait, C. L. (2014). The Social Work Practicum: A Guide and Workbook for Students (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.