Problems/Goals/Objectives: The client’s presenting concerns/problems are caused by poor communication between the client Ana and her mother Carmen. Ana states that her mother is constantly making offensive Comments about her weight for as long as she can remember. Ana says that such comments cause her to react by saying mean things to her mother. Ana states that such antecedents cause her to feel anger, depression, and overeating. The client Ana and Social worker Yasmin have mutually agreed to work on the following goals to help Ana manage her coping skills and reduce her feelings of depression and overeating. We will meet weekly for twelve weeks to review progress toward goal attainment and to re-examine goals that might not be working. Ana has agreed to maintain a goal attainment log so that she can share her progress during our weekly meeting. Goal/Objectives: Identified Problem: Ana feels resentment and anger towards her mother due to constant verbal abuse. Ana will find ways to improve her relationship with her mother. Goal 1: Ana will increase positive communication with her mother to promote a healthy relationship. Objective 1A: Ana will walk away from her mother if mother begins to insult her to decrees feelings of irritation and anger by 60% in 4 weeks. Objective 1B: Ana will document if the outcome was positive or negative and identify source of the issues weekly in her goal attainment log. Identified Problem: Ana will work on controlling her depression. Goal
The YMR shared that her mother was in jail for about 2 months, and YMR and her 7 month-old baby sister are with foster parents. YMR explained that her mother got out of jail a week ago, but the YMR has not seen her. YMR tried to talk to her mother, but she did not answer the phone, last Tuesday the client was able to talk to her mother and she told YMR that she (mother) was going to ask the judge to have only the custody of her baby sister and not YMR. YMR's mom explained her that is because YMR told the social worker that she has seen some missed phone calls in her mother's cell phone and the number seemed to be from her country), there was also a message with the words that the mother's partner usually uses. The YMR shared that her mother told her that she should not have told that to the social worker. The YMR also shared that she has had headaches for the last three days. YMR stated that she feels guilty. YMR stated that she cut her left arm on Tuesday, the cuts are small and form the word in Spanish "te odio" (translation: I hate you) and the capital "M", the client could not explain if that feeling of hate is to herself or somebody
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.
Your client Sue is a Social Work Assistant. In your last session she disclosed that she is concerned that on a recent home visit, herself and a senior colleague did not follow the necessary policies and procedures. They had visited a family with a history of neglect and domestic violence and did not ask to see the child or enter the home, both these actions are prescribed as appropriate as part of their work.
Carmen, Ana’s mother, was the root to all the problems Ana had. On a daily
Effective communication is crucial aspect of nursing yet too often is placed low on the priority list, especially at shift change. Information related to the care of patients is frequently disseminated at a crowded, noisy nurse station with several nurses rushing to leave and others attempting to get the information necessary to plan care and limit the constant distractions. It is this interaction that allows for information vital patient safety information to be communicated including the acuity of patients.
Objective 1: Jennie will learn one coping skill to improve social interaction within the next 120 days.
Mother explained that the client studies but takes the exam fast. PP and FF asked if the school makes adjustments for the client since he has an IEP. Mother shared she doesn’t know. PP encouraged mother to talk to the teachers and make sure the client has his academics needs. Mother agreed to talk to the teachers and once CFS comes back from leave he will go to the school too. FF and PP went over family concerns, ways the wrap team can support them and mission statement. Client shared that he would like to improve his grades to participate in a school sport. PP and FF praised the client for wanting to improve his academics and want to participate in a school sport. Mother expressed her mission is to close her case and not reopen. PP praised mother for sharing and wanting to close her case and leave in the pass. Mother expressed concerns over client behavior at home and school. Mother shared that client talks back and doesn’t follow directions at home. Client shared that he doesn’t like to be the only child doing chores at home. Client shared that he gets frustrated and talks back to mother. Mother expressed that she relies on the client a lot to do chores because he is the oldest. PP
Lizzie made slight progress with improving her emotional and behavioral regulation, as indicated by Lizzie’s mother learning how to managing her behavior using positive disciple to reduce the tantrums and negative
Living with her mother; however her mother asked her to leave the premises. Case Manager asked client, why her mother asked her to leave. Client stated that they got into an argument. Client stated that they have been arguing on a daily basis. Client stated that she doesn’t want to raise her child in that environment. Client stated that she has being living with her mother all her life.
Although those negative comments were her major conflict, this negativity also benefitted her in a way. If it wasn’t for those fights in which she would get into, she would not spend as much time as she liked with her grandma. With all the time spent with her Grandma, she was able to find a relationship through cooking with her. “Abuelita
Goal 2: Lizzie will comply with the treatment recommendations of her medical and mental health providers.
The client’s mother suggested Molly come in because she has become more and more dependent on her parents for a many aspects of her life. Molly reports that she is in jeopardy of losing her job because she is constantly falling behind and has difficulty completing necessary tasks on her own. She reports she does not enjoy making decisions for herself and it causes much distress in her daily life.
Communications Theory is a therapeutic modality that can be used as an intervention in family therapy settings. Developed by the well-respected family therapist, Virginia Satir, the concepts and techniques behind Communications Theory have earned much respect amongst therapists worldwide. Satir focused on the importance of establishing and maintaining clear channels of communication to improve the lives of families who struggle with myriad challenges. She believed that families needed to be given ways to see hope more clearly. She also professed that the presenting problems may not be as important as the way in which people cope with the problems. More clearly, her focus was more on helping people gain hope through better communications skills which lead to more effective coping mechanisms (…).
Laura harbors feelings about things of her past that she cannot change. She has been so focused on her past that it is now ruining her future. Laura needs to realize that the past is now gone and she needs to focus on her present and building a life that she can proud of.
A notable theme in Bad Moms is the contrasting comparison of a sisterhood of mothers and three members that broke away. The use of antithesis creates the perspective of a perfect mom versus a bad mom. The presence of a sisterhood (sorority) among a group of mothers evaluates their corporations to their guidelines, which is seen when the protagonist, Amy, brought donuts instead of homemade goods to an event and angers the antagonist. Moreover, a perfect mom would not bring store-brought goods to an event. After the three mothers create an ally to be themselves and stepped away from