You Gleaned From The Group's Approach: Case Study

¥ Describe a new insight you gleaned from the group’s approach.

I am apart of group 4, we all came to the conclusion that Cynthia could be homeless, or being sexually abused based upon the assessment that was made. We as a group examined her background, socioeconomic status, belief system, and culture. We determined that when the social worker sees her, she must take into account the barriers to treatment such as language, positionality, her culture, age, gender, and tone of voice that is being used with her. As I read group 1 approach to this case, your group shed light on an essential point that we never thought about; by providing a private space for communicating, and having the necessities available, would fashion and space where Cynthia would be able to open up and share the presenting problem with the social worker.

¥ Add a different task/role to the scenario that would add to the assessment process.

What if the situation was different, where Cynthia speaks English well, but she is a troubled runaway teen, how would the social worker approach Cynthia?

Comment on a discomfort you have with a certain role. Share your concerns. What insight did the group provide that might increase your comfort level?

For me, the concept of being
I think empathy is an important intervention when communicating with a non-verbal client. The ability to provide self and show the client that we understand what they are going through makes a tremendous difference in their life. Another useful intervention is the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. According to Cooper and Lesser, “Cognitive Behavior Therapy, is based on the concept of that there is a reciprocal interaction between what one thinks, how one feels, and how one behaves” (p. 120). This intervention is vital in helping Cynthia develop coping skills as she talks through her feelings, behaviors, and