This week I met with a mother and father that have been working through the reunification process for the past eleven months. The parents were excited that they had been informed by the FCM that the children would possibly start the trial home visit on December 23rd provided the parents continue to make progress and provided there are no issues that come about. Both the parents expressed feeling confident that the children would be able to start the trial home visit on the provided date. The mother stated that they had done everything that they could and had worked very hard for their children to get to come home and it was simply time. The father stated that they had accomplished all of their goals. Although I was aware, I asked the mother …show more content…
Then she stated that she was scheduled to start IOP on Monday evening and she was sick and unable to attend. The father responded that he feels like he does not need relapse prevention because he has been sober for the last three months. The father inquired, “With all the things we have accomplished, would they really keep our children in foster care because of three things?” I responded praising the clients for all of their accomplishments while expressing that they clearly had been working hard for their children. I then discussed that a court order had been signed by the same judge that had ordered for these specific tasks to be accomplished prior to reunification. After the mother and father vented as I listened to them I responded using motivational interviewing techniques which allowed the client’s to determine how and when they would accomplish the rest of the things that need to be accomplished. When I departed there was a written plan in place that was hanging on the refrigerator and the client’s thanked me for showing true concern for their …show more content…
I do not have a lot of experience addressing the “have nots” with clients when they are this far into a case. I knew I wanted to express empathy and motivate the clients to continue the journey they had been on for so long. While I was in the session with the client I felt much more comfortable as they were receptive in discussing what still needed to be done. I allowed for them to be the experts of their life and tell me what had been and what still needed to be accomplished. I departed the home feeling confident as everything went well. I actively listened as the clients vented and they acknowledged that I was concerned for their family which was the reason I was
Client attempted to call Dan’s home but his wife would pick up and she would hang up. She would constantly call his job and he would ignore her calls. Client also that Dan had moved to the suburbs once she notified him that she was pregnant with their child. When she first notified him about being pregnant, he was under the impression that she would abort the child but she was not going to do that because she loved him and she was going to love this child as well. She made c...
The clients goals are to be reunited with her children, maintain housing, and to attend parenting to strengthen her skills and the bond with her children. Client is doing well: abstaining from drinking and complying with and attending program, no longer with abusive boyfriend, willing to work hard. Key players agree on goals for the most part. Goals represent a change on the micro level. Identified objectives are to develop her parenting skills and strengthen the bond with her children, maintain sobriety, and to develop healthier coping skills, develop positive self-esteem.
At the end of the previous school year, Carol, and her daughter’s teachers noticed that Carol’s daughter was not progressing in her studies, and an evaluation conducted by the child study team revealed that she had a specific learning disability. An IEP meeting was scheduled, and conducted. The determination was made to place Carol’s daughter in the same resource room as Carol’s client Jody, for half of the day. Carol instantly realized that this decision put her in a predicament where a dual relationship would be created. She would then cross a clear boundary, and become a parent of a classmate, as well as the professional she has already established herself as to Jody and her parents. This would undoubtedly lead to instances in which both her client, and the client’s family would be interacting with her at both school functions and on class trips. She knew that allowing this to happen was against the BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts. Carol voiced her opposition and explained the ethical quandary to those attending the IEP meeting, and what would occur if her daughter was placed in the same room with her client. Carol stated that she would speak with her supervisor, but it was probable that he would determine that she would not be able to continue working with Jody. Carol felt that having to become accustomed to another behavior analyst
The foster care system, then as now was desperate for qualified homes. Kathy and her husband had become certified foster parents, she was a certified teacher, and they had empty beds in their home. Their phone soon bega...
...ren. The system cannot wash its hands off and shed its responsibility after they provide foster care. Consistent and strict follow up is vital for their survival.
...rk out from their facial expressions and body language how they may be feeling then adjust my approach accordingly. I like to make my appearance to be well presented, I feel this makes me easier to be approached by clients if I have a welcoming and open body language for them to talk to me when working in practice. Firstly I assess the situation the client and myself are in. for example if the client had come to the practice for the euthanasia of there beloved pet, my communication would be much different if it was a client to be bringing their new puppy. I would use a kind and caring tone and ask the clients needs to try and make them feel in control of the situation. I would then reassure them that it is a kind decision and make fuss of their animal. This has worked for me in previous situations I have dealt with and have had positive feed back.
Haight, Wendy L., James E. Black, Sarah Mangelsdorf, Grace Giorgio, Lakshmi tata, Sarah J. Schoppe, and Margaret Szewcyk. "Making Visits Better: The Perspective of Parents, foster Parents, and Child Welfare Workers." EBSCOhost. EBSCO, 1 Mar. 2002. Web. 13 Dec. 2013.
This meeting lasted about 1 hour and I felt very welcomed in this warm compassionate setting. Attending this meeting, I knew that I wasn’t going to be judged or looked down upon because of my situation or issues. Everyone who attended this meeting has a story to tell and that is why they choose to come. I choose to attend this meeting because of my past struggles, so I felt that I could relate to the material that was presented. The ...
The client's mother was emotionally unavailable and never stepped in to intervene during the father's violent rage. The client witnessed domestic violence as a child and also personally experienced years of abuse from her husband. The client had two children with her soon to be ex husband, a son and a daughter, as well as two grandkids. She reports a having frequent contact with her children, however, she describes their relationship as distant. Both of her parents struggled with alcoholism but the client denies any alcohol abuse. The client's experiences made her develop low self-esteem and low confidence as well as difficulties trusting others. Regina cannot maintain healthy relationships and has problems interacting with others
Although, this session ended with amazing results, I feel as though I need more practice with this type of therapy. I have to continue to practice on allowing the patient to come up with their own solutions. I found it hard not giving advice to my client, because I already knew the situation. However, in the end I found myself very proud, because even though this was not a real therapy session, but the client was able to find a real solution to her problem. This experience is one that teaches the therapist restraint, it allows one to step back and listen. It also gives the client the opportunity to reach a solution themselves without someone giving them the answer to their
For my journal entry this week, I will continue to explore my feelings towards the situation that happen last week with my client. After her sister mentioned her parent, my client ran crying to her room. This week, I meet with this client again, the only difference was that I was alone. I thought it was best for me to address what had happened. I told the client that I want her to feel comfortable to the team. This would mean for trigger topics like her parents, to come up in a way that she is comfortable. I told her that we would not talk about that topic until she is ready to talk about it. While when I started talking about it, the client was very quiet. It was almost as if she was about to cry, however she did not. Instead she said that
Mr. James has arrived for his assessment at the Gadsden County Human Services office. His demeanor is somewhat different from the last meeting. He is more reserved today and seems to be open to effective communication. The case manager, Tameka Footman enters the room and greets Mr. James. Mrs. Footman asks Mr. James, how he’s feeling about the session today. Mr. James responds and says that he’s feeling good about it. Mrs. Footman reviews the events that took place last session and asked if there were any questions from the previous meeting. Mr. James says that he doesn’t have any questions are is eager to get started.
I came into contact with Stella through a mutual friend and knew very little about her before interviewing her. As we took our seats, Stella explained to me that when her daughter had been born Stella had been using drugs, was homeless, and in an abusive relationship. As a result her mother now has custody of her daughter, Drew, though Stella has visitation rights. She then asked, “Do I still meet the criteria?” I was taken off guard by the information Stella had shared with me, as I had not expected our interview to take this direction. However, I assured her, the only criteria, was that the individual was a parent.
In this case study, Laura and Danny have had significant changes in their lives. Laura has now left with the children and planning on moving with them to El Paso, Texas in a month. She has also filed for divorce from Danny. While Laura is making positive improvements to her life she is still concerned for Danny. She goes to collect what’s left of her belongings when she finds Danny in a state of panic. Danny has let himself go at this point. He started consuming alcohol, has not found a job, and is living with no electricity. Kid decides to pay Danny and Laura a visit and he quickly realizes Danny is in trouble. Danny begs for Kid’s assistance in order to help him start a new life. Danny is worried that he will end up alone and homeless
I now realize how important it is to be a good listener. I must listen carefully to each client to assess their needs and connect them to all available resources in the community. Before this class, it never occurred to me that patients have the right to play an active role of their healthcare and should be included in the recovery process. However, most importantly, I learned about dual relationships. The reason why I developed a passion for the Human Services field was my interaction with the amazing volunteers at my workplace.