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Case Study Janet

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Personal Information This is a case study involving a young lady named Janet. I will be counseling Janet on the issues that are plaguing her life. During my time with Janet, I will carefully attempt to get to the root of her issues. It is imperative for me to tread lightly, and deal with her with empathy and compassion. I will attempt to create an atmosphere that is conducive to openness, honesty, and to build a rapport. According to Blumer, Papaj, & Erolin (2013), “Creating a sense of safety is important for building rapport with any client, but is especially important in the case of treating women survivors of CSA because of their histories with trauma, betrayal, and mistrust” (p. 70). The hurt that Janet is dealing with is quite complex. …show more content…

It would be wise to ask her about family dynamics growing up in her home as a child. How the family was structured and asks her question about her family history. This information will give me an understanding about some of the root causes of her situation today. As already detailed, Janet’s parents were alcoholics and drug users. It is evident that when a child is predisposed to things like this, they become desensitized to the same dealings. They will begin to cope with negativity the same way that they saw their parents. Janet discussed that she has had treatment before, but she always resorts by to alcohol and drugs when things get hectic in her life. She mentioned that alcohol and drugs ease the pain. Janet does not keep in contact with her ex-husbands, and she is taking care of her kids by herself to the best of her ability. Her family has turned their backs on her, because of her addiction. By knowing this information gives me a glimpse of if she has a support system or not. I would be incorporating Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This will help with a strategic plan to attack the spirit, mind, and

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