Recovery Perspective Case Study

As a result, client internalized these thoughts, feelings, and emotions. He grew up thinking that he was a disappointment to his parents and everyone around him, as he always failed to please them. Client began to doubt himself and every decision he made, as he was afraid of the outcome and how others would perceive it. Growing up, the client would prefer when decisions were made for him, as he did not have to hear any criticism from the people around him if the outcome was not what they expected. These included decisions about the family and himself. This affected the client’s self-esteem and self-worth, as he would never feel confident about anything he did as he was always told he never did anything right.

Furthermore, although the client became aware of his sexual orientation at a very young age, he disregarded those thoughts. Due to the constant criticism by his stepfather regarding his mannerism and being told he was not

More focus would be paid to the client’s strengths and abilities, as these would be highlighted to promote hope that change can happen. This will be a very important part of treatment, since change only occurs when clients begin to believe in themselves. This will also empower the client and allow him to feel more in control of his anxiety, which will lead to more effective decision-making.

Systemic Variables

The client grew up in a family in which male gender roles where emphasized. This played a big role in the way he communicated and expressed himself, because he was always criticized and shamed when he was being himself. As a result, the client was always afraid to express himself or stay true to whom he was. Furthermore, religion also had a big influence on the client as this was used against him and his sexual orientation, making it extremely difficult for the client to accept