Example Of Agency And Client

Client has a lack of social support network. No information regarding Alex's childhood, adolescence has been provided. Client mentioned that her father died of a heart attack to Dan but indicated that he was alive but later on we find out that he actually did die of a heart attack. She never discusses her family she was more into her lover’s family. There is no information regarding family history of mental illness, or substance abuse disorder.

FAMILY HISTORY OF MENTAL ILLNESS: The client reports that when he was two months, his father named was Edward. The father got into an accident that he went to his ex-girlfriend house that lead into an argument and the ex-girlfriend end up murdering the father. Meanwhile, the mother was at prison when this happen and the mother never went to claim Antwone Fisher once she was done with

The client is a 24-year-old white female who states she was raised by her biological mother and father until he was age 12, when her parents divorced. The client

is 8 year old Caucasian male who has a younger brother. He was taken from his biological parents who was on drugs thus client B. suffers from intense abuse and neglect. He and his brother was left with his father’s mother who had a schizophrenic diagnosis years of neglect and abuse. He had been to five foster homes over a 5 years period and to each he was abused physically, emotionally, mentally and sexually. Client B. has no friends and during the time in the foster homes, his biological mother would only call to say she is trying to getting him back. Client B. is now adopted by a new parents and is now living in a caring environment but he is still struggling with mistrust issues, hurts, and low-self-esteem and anger issues. His adoption parents is very concern and want to see him become less distressed and open to the care and love that they are sharing. Client B. has developed some medical issues which was of concern to the medical provider was called in children services to check in on

The intervention that was implemented was the invitation for the father to participate in the therapeutic sessions with his son and ex-wife. I explained the client’s recent behavior and the subsequent admittance to my agency. I clarified that the client’s behavior worsens after their divorce which is evidenced by the increased disciplinary infractions he received at school. The client also became more combatant and argumentative with his mother and siblings as reported by them. I proposed the idea of meeting for a family therapy session to uncover the cognitive reasons behind the

Client (AM) is a 20-year-old heterosexual African American female, born in Durham, and currently still resides there. Her primary language is English. She lives with her 13 moth old child (NM) in a one-bedroom apartment. The client is unemployed and currently receives SSI benefits. AM resides in subsidized housing because of her social security income. Client did not finish high school and has no desire to do so.

She got her master’s degree in community organizing from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work.

The client resides with her adult son, aged 20. The client also has two adult daughters that each live over two hours away.

The client also has a strong relationship with her children and is involved in their educational needs.

The client is a Hispanic Male age 69, who was born in the Dominican Republic. The client communicates solely in Spanish. He has two daughters who both live in the Bronx. The client suffers from Diabetes, Cholesterol and moderate Dementia. The client has shakiness in the hands as a result of a surgery he endured in the brain. The client lives in a rented room in Inwood Heights. Initially, the clients presenting problem included finding adequate housing however, after completing the intake form I became aware that the client was over income for most housing assistance programs. When the client and I talked more about the reasons he wanted to find housing it became obvious that the client wants to feel valued by his children. Also the client mentioned wanting to overcome feelings of loneliness and isolation. The client copes with feelings of seclusion and solitude by coming everyday to the senior center. He also tends to use the defense mechanism rationalization and tries to rationalize behaviors for others including his daughter’s absence from his life. My interpretation of the clients functioning in the situation is that although the client is experiencing health impairments and sadness the client is very self-sufficient. He is capable and able to take care of his hygiene, he is able to feed himself and he is able to go to doctor’s appointments on his own. I do however; think he is in need of case management and emotional support.

The client is grateful to have a supportive family. Being one of eight, he and his siblings are fairly close and have good relationships. The client mentioned a family history of drug and

The client is a 17-year-old African American male, born in Texas. His primary language is English. The client lives with his mother, father, and 10-year-old brother. He said his childhood was happy. His father is an accountant. His mother is a stay at home mom. Client stated there is tension between him and his mother, because of his bad grade and for not finishing his daily chores at home. He said his relationship with his father is not good. He never says anything about his grades at school or his chores at home. He reports a good relationship with his brother. No history of incarceration or legal issues for the client or his family members. Neither client nor family members have a record of mental health treatment or treatment

Client presents as a 34-year-old, Caucasian (Italian) male. He is well kept and in good physical health at 6’1’’, 185 lbs. Client is a former high school teacher, although, he is currently unemployed. He is single (divorced) and he identifies as Roman Catholic. Client’s referral was court ordered.

Over the course of the past few years, I have been very blessed to have professional experiences that reinforced my interest in social work. In 2014, I worked as a guidance counselor and learning support intern at St. Pius Elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina. In the guidance-counseling department, I assisted with counseling appointments with children in grades K-8. We often discussed topics

My role at the school is to provide one-on-one counseling for identified, at risk youth, as well as to co-facilitate groups--both full classroom and afterschool. I currently have five students in my individual caseload; I co-facilitate one after-school group for 3rd grade boys, and a 1st and 2nd grade boys’ group one day per week during lunch.