Social Work Case Study Peter John

As I observed the N.A. group, I compared Hepworth 's, Direct Social Work Practice, five stages of group development. The Preaffiliation stage involves observation and feeling out the environment of the group; members may be hesitant to speak or test out certain behaviors to see reactions from other members of the group or the facilitator (Hepworth, Rooney, Rooney, & Strom-Gottfried, 2017, 2013). Returning group members greeted each other with hugs, handshakes, pat on the back, while newcomers sat quietly observing others. The facilitator provided an introduction and instructions for participation. Each member was instructed to introduce the first name, state "I am an addict" and take turns reading from the

This essay will identify a case I have been involved in and have continuously had to assess whilst on placement. It will refer to a child who will be identified as A. A is a young carer and has only recently returned home after being removed from his mothers care due to her having a substance abuse problem and mental health concerns. I will link the legal framework that was relevant to this case study and describe actions taken. Additionally these actions will demonstrate the application of social work methods and theories that were contributive elements in his intervention, offering explanations as to why these particular methods were used. Before closing, the essay will review any issues of discrimination with a reflection of the

Kris is a 65 year old white female. She is currently an entrepreneur and also the manager to five of her children. Kris has a convenient lifestyle. She has a house and gets frequent visits from her children, kimberly (age 34), khloe (age 32), kourtney (36), Rob (age 29), Kendall (age 20), and Kylie (age 19).

his worker met with Anthony at home (1405 21st Avenue North apt #1). The interview was recorded and privacy practice were verbally reviewed.

Ms. Apple is a 45 year old African American woman who has been a widow for about 4 years. Ms. Apple has three children, whose ages range from 5-12 years old. Ms. Apple has been struggling to keep her family afloat since the death of her husband. Ms. Apple convinced herself that she would not require the extra assistance. However, she realized in attempting to provide alone has not only become very strenuous, but also quite costly. Expenses have become overwhelming for Ms. Apple to maintain, since her husband took care of the finances and was the breadwinner for the family. Ms. Apple has minimal education as she is able to read and write at grade school level. Ms. Apple also has never been employed as she was a home maker. At this

At hours on June 26, 2016, I, Cpl. Lessane, along with Deputy Wright, with the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, responded to 2863 Two Sister Ferry Road, in the county of Hampton, in regards to a disturbance incident. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the complainant, Susan Wells, who stated a yellow aggressive lab, chased her and her husband while riding their bicycle on Two Sister Ferry Road. Deputies attempted to make contact with the dogs and its own, no contact was made.

Marcus Thomas is a 14-year-old minority black male that lives in a low poverty neighborhood. The neighborhood Marcus lives in shows a continuous of high crime rate; drop out rates for young adults, and violence. Marcus exhibited behaviors that led him in the juvenile court system three times. He has a history of Truancy, stealing, and fighting which is very common in low poverty neighborhoods. On behalf of this case the social worker has made recommendation to the judge that Marcus have probation with condition.

AT was initially assigned to AT to provide parenting support in an ancillary function. Her son is the identified patient and is being seen by a licensed clinician bi-weekly. AT is a 34 year old, single, mother and Air Force veteran. The VA diagnosed her with post-traumatic stress disorder (F43.10) and major depressive disorder, recurrent-moderate (F33-1), was the victim of domestic violence, and has a history of post-partem depression/psychosis, suicidal ideation and one suicide attempt. AT divorced her son’s father due to the verbal and physical domestic violence he perpetrated upon her during her pregnancy. AT’s son has never known or had contact with his father.

Psychiatric- patient is a little anxious about these new symptoms and their significance. We discussed her situation and I offered her psychologic services, she refused for now.

Acute Distress Disorder is a debilitating serious mental disorder that should be taken seriously. People who suffer from acute stress disorder may seem: unpleasant, disinterested, or unmotivated but one has to understand that it isn’t an attitude problem it’s a mental disorder that needs understanding. People suffering from ASD need as much positive support and people in their lives as possible, also counseling and medication help a great deal (NAMI,

Greg lived with his family then Dr Larsen came along and introduced the family to the brilliance of the institute but was it really brilliant. The institute was a “advanced learning facility…. A mismatched bunch of post- (most of us) pubescent misfits, with super-high IQs and sub-zero social skills, locked away in this cosy coastal retreat, partly because they don’t understand us any more….”(A cage of butterflies, Caswell, 1992, Pg. 9). Greg didn’t mind being in the institute after his best friend Mikki arrived but he didn’t really fit in and he certainly didn’t fit in in the outside world. “Normal” society or the outside

The client comes to therapy for help sorting through thoughts and feelings regarding her marriage. She reports she left her husband approximately one month ago after an argument where he made her feel belittled and stated he was tired of her and did not care if she left. This argument resulted after the client did not offer to help the husband with a project he was working on. The client reports that her husband became irate when she did not offer to help, calling her selfish and self-absorbed. Subsequently, the client states her husband acted silently and coldly towards her for approximately a week and a half.

John, age three illustrates tremors and cries uncontrollable. John look as if he is not speaking as he should for his age. His vocabulary is very limited as if he is behind for his age. He is at this time not walking on the level that he should be. John lived with both of his biological parents. In addition, John has not had much structure in his life because he did not have many rules to abide by. Due to the lack of structure, John did not have a set routine of what time to go to bed and he could wonder the house freely. John’s father has had several job. In addition, John’s father also stays out late at night, selling drugs and manufacturing methamphetamines within the home. Even though John’s father sold drugs, there is no reports on him using drugs. In addition, manufacturing drugs in the home may have lead John to be exposed to drugs, which can have an effect on the child’s development. Due to Johns father’s actions, he was arrested leaving John not having a father figure in his life.

Henry is a 21 years old collge student, he is an international student from China, he was born in China and live with his parents until he was 17 years old.Henry is now living in a shared house. Henry reported that he did not have any health problem in his childhood. Recently Henry feels he has been really depressed and he has trouble fall asleep at night. Because he feels he can not do well at school also his parents doesn’t understand him, he feels he can’t focus in class and easily got distracted when doing homework. Henry stated he always doing many tasks at the same time, but normally can’t finish them. And Henry also stated that he have difficuties when communicating with others, and he thinks is hard for him to keep listening

Supervision in social work is defined by Barker (1999) as an administrative and educational process used extensively in social agencies to help social workers further develop and refine their skills, enhance staff morale, and provide quality assurance for the clients. The short term objective of supervision is to provide workers with the work structure and agency resources which help to increase workers knowledge and skills to do their jobs effectively and professionally. The long term objective of supervision is to provide clients the most efficient service possible, consistent with agency policies and procedures.