Within The First Discussions With Dr. Gerald Blechman,

Mr. Hesterberg acknowledges not being available to for all visits offered to him. The father reported that there were times when he was offered additional time, but was not able to take it. He indicated that his job in New York City did not prohibit him to be able to go to Florida when the mother offered visitation.

Mr. Katzoff stated in July 2014, they came up with an agreement, joint decision making which included four overnights. He indicated that he agreed to 4 overnights over a 14 day period until Hudson fourth birthday. He indicated that he wanted to avoid litigation. The father reported on the child’s fourth birthday, Dr. Kaplowicz was going to make a recommendation for a fifth overnight. It was recommended and he get an extra overnight. The father stated that he agreed to the recommendation of Dr. Kapolowicz to avoid going to court. However, he indicated that from the beginning he wanted to 50-50 custody. The father stated that the parents signed a document agreeing to the proposal of Dr. Koplowicz. Mr. Katzoff stated that the parents lived by Dr. Koplowicz recommendation for about one year until October 2015. He indicated that decided that he was no longer agreeable to the plan of Dr. Koplowicz. He reported that Dr. Koplowicz recommendation indicated that the father would not get a sixth day until after the child was in first grade (2.5 years later).

Dr. Joseph Lifschutz was a practicing psychiatrist in California and sought a “writ of habeas corpus” to be released from custody in the county of San Mateo California. Dr. Lifschutz was found in contempt of court and was arrested for refusing to obey an order of the San Mateo court ordering his release of records relating to him and one of his patients. Dr. Lifscutz did not follow the order because he believed the order from the court was unconstitutional, violating his constitutional right to privacy. Joseph Housek had been a patient of Dr. Lifscutz for around six months. As a result of being assaulted, he sued his assailant. In an attempt to discredit the case, the defense wanted information to try to prove the plaintiff was not competent.

Ricardo’s first words to me were: “I hate this place and I hate my father.” At that instance, I tried to comfort him by expressing that things were going to improve, but Ricardo ignored me and left the office. The next day, I tried to communicate with Ricardo via phone, but he was unresponsive. Two days later, I showed up at Ricardo’s foster home and I was finally able to have a conversation with him. During our conversation, I explained to Ricardo my role as his caseworker and I detailed the services he needed. I expressed to Ricardo that an essential component of his service plan was to refer him to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to help him improve his behavior by focusing on his feelings and moods. Ricardo reacted by stating that he did not need to improve his behavior, nor he needed my help. As I noticed that Ricardo was getting aggravated, I decided to conclude our conversation by scheduling our next meeting at the office as I was required to see him twice a

A year of having little contact with my grandparents, and only one visit that winter for Christmas. My grandpa David’s mother, Dorothy Grell, passes away March 18, 2014. I never knew Dorothy so I do not refer to her as my great grandmother. My mother has always explained that grandpa’s family doesn’t get along. My grandpa knew about the family’s arrangements, but did not contact my mother, but instead my mother’s second cousin reached out to her on facebook. My mother contacted my grandparents. The funeral was held in Holstein, and my mother was the only member of David’s family to be present. My grandparents did not make the effort to go to the funeral. However on March 23 my grandparents did visit Holstein without informing my mother.

In September 2013, I came to the United States and lived with my mother for nine months. In those months, my stepfather left my mother and she became more aggressive with my sister and I. One time she went to my stepfather’s job and cut her veins and was immediately sent to the hospital, I had to take care of my little sister since then. She didn’t take care of us and was really difficult for me to take care of myself and my sister’s needs. One day on May 2014 she came home and started fighting with me saying that all her problems were my fault and threatened me with killing me, she threw my clothes out of the house and I left to my grandma’s house. I just needed to finish school before I could moved to West New York, I graduated on June 26, 2014 and that same day I came to West New York.

Today, mum said I could not use her car to get to work. She and mom got into a disagreement last night, I am not sure what it was about but I heard she was very ignorant and rude. In result, she told me that my mom should be responsible for me, that she could not lend her car and I could not ask Lorenzo to borrow his. I had nothing to do with her and mom's disagreement.

One obstacle in the case presented in the “vignette” is that the reader is not informed of the referral source. It can be extrapolated that this was a family visit by choice, as opposed to a mandated visit, and while this is unclear, the following paper will reflect this; the family has initiated the counselling visit.

Discussion: Ms. Roger reported that Corey's Medicaid hasn't been reinstated, as a result, his therapy and all medical appointment is on hold. She stated that Corey has enough medication and is not at risk of running out. Ms. Roger expressed concern with Corey's Maladaptive behavior (substance Abuse), truancy and medication refusal. She asserted that Corey's addiction to this substance is affecting him significantly. Corey denied it, purported that he's not addicted to it but uses it as a coping mechanism. Corey stated that he's been absent multiple times from school because he's lethargic in the AM. Ms. Rogers indicated that his Maladaptive behavior is contributing to it. Ms (Family growth) informed Corey about their Substance abuse program

I was able to provide a private space for LD to express her grief, to extend my sympathy and allow her to verbalize her loss, grief, and sadness and to some levels guilt about her dislike for grandma’s old cultural ways. I advocated on LD’s behalf in seeking supervision to address my concerns about LD’s safety in the home. I spoke to the supervisor, and together we spoke to LD’s dad about the 31 year old male tenant who is renting a room in the house. Grandma was a constant figure in the household and was always there to supervise, in her absence, I felt the need to communicate with LD’s dad about the presence of the 31 year old and who would provide supervision. Dad has adjusted his schedule to be there in the household to supervise his children since his mother’s death. I engaged, assesses and intervene on LD’s

Facilitator and CFS, met with client and client’s foster mother to the process of identifying the client and family need and strengths. The cft meeting took place at home. Wrap team asked the client for good news. Client shared that he saw his little sister over the weekend. Foster mother shared that the client and siblings attend a family visit over the weekend with mom. CFS and FF praised the client for sharing and for spend time with his family. Foster mother shared that client was happy to see his other siblings and mother but the meeting was short. Foster mother explained that mother had to leave. FF praised foster mother for taking the client to the visit. FF asked foster mother is she is aware of the next court day. Foster mother shared that the next court day is 11/2/16 and the client will be present.

My mother’s childhood environment was hugely dissimilar to my own. While my grandparents were largely removed in her life as a child, my mother and father were extremely supportive and present throughout my childhood. My aunt and mother described their home environment as chaotic and full of marital tension. In light of this, my mother’s response was to leave her home as often as she could. Being deemed the quiet child that rarely stood up for herself, my mother expressed how she felt during daily occasions like dinnertime:

During a late shift on the ward, my mentor asked if I would stay with Mrs Smith whilst she gave out medication in order to ensure she wouldn’t be left on her own and fall. I introduced myself to Mrs Smith and sat with her in her room. It became apparent to me quite quickly that she was obviously very confused and she was not fully aware that she was in a hospital, as she repeatedly asked me where she was. On being told she was in hospital she would say no and shake her head. It wasn’t long before she asked me when her husband would be there to take her home, to which I replied

Kathy and Raymond have visits one day per week for two hours per day. Worker supervises these visits once per month. The first visit this worker will be supervising is on November 23, 2016. These visits occur at the Godfrey, Illinois McDonalds play place, but were taking place outside in the community prior to this when the weather is nicer. During the last supervised visit the case assistant observed Raymond reading the newspaper. The tried children interact with the case assistant; the case assistant redirects the children to interact with Kathy and Raymond. Johnathan spent most of the visit in the play place and Zoey spent most of the visit on the tablet. Raymond left the visit and returned 20 minutes later telling Kathy “they (the children)

My grandfather on my mom’s side was the primary care taker for my uncle Belay who was hit my a car and had brain surgery. When my grandfather passed away the family scrambled to find a care taker for belay since he was not mentally able to take care of himself. My uncle Tesfaledate decided that he would move back to Eritrea can be his care taker. Once he arrived, my family found out that he was not spending much time or the appropriate amount of money for Belay’s needs. Tesfaladate was angered that he moved to Eritrea to take care of Belay and that the family was not appreciative of the sacrifice that he made. As a result, Tesfaladate has refused for any family members to come to the house in Eritrea. This has now angered family members that