Assessment and Intervention The purpose of this paper is to examine various instruments utilized to provide counselors with the most accurate assessment in family, couple and individual counseling. Nonetheless, this paper will also explore the interventions that are most appropriate for this case study. As it will further bring a better sense of awareness to the techniques used in family assessments. One Assessment Technique The appropriate assessment technique in the assessment of the yellowbird family is Multi-Problem Screening Inventory (MPSI) instrument (Thomlinson, 2016; Hudson, 1990). Using this instrument for the yellowbird case study, allows the counselors to assess a multiplicity of family issues by administering one type of instrument, with luxury of a multiple results. In addition to using such, instruments, it also measures goal attainment for family change and improvement (Thomlinson, 2016). A Further Understanding of the Technique Given the history of the Yellowbird family, this instrument will explore some of the events that may be an influence on Jason’s behavior and adaptation to his home life, home life (Thomlinson, 2016). The MPSI, is an assessment tool will give the counselor a diagram of family’s or individual history, like that of a …show more content…
Moreover, behavior problems and its effects on other family members is often a result of family problems, in which may be translated into Jason’s behavior or acting out (Thomlinson, 2016). Changing behavioral factors intervention would allow the counselor to assess behaviors that are observable, measurable, and changeable. In doing as such, would support change when it is accomplished through altering what happens before and after the specified behavior occurs. Identifying current and alternative triggers is the first step in changing adverse behavior (Thomlinson,
Jason pictures himself in a world where he won’t be distracted, which will give him the opportunity to focus and achieve his goals. He started thinking about it, planning what he’ll do and how he’s going to make the best out his second chance. “He won’t be like his dad, he thinks, he won’t waste his chances. He’ll grab what comes and run with it” (Allison 34). It will be all about him and the basement, who he will become, who he was meant to become. “In the basement, they won’t feed him much, so he will get all dramatic skinny. He could learn to eat imaginary meal meals and taste every bite-- donuts and hot barbecue wings and stay all skinny and pure. He’s going to come out that basement Brad-Pitt handsome and ready for anything” (Allison 34-35). In his mind, these are all the opportunity that he’ll get to become who he wants to be.
There are a variety of ways counselors can use assessment in counseling. According to Whiston counselors use (2017) assessments as a tool used to measure people behavior. Assessments can be informal and formal (Laureate, 2013). One significant part of assessments is to evaluate progress between the client and counselor.
As a social worker it is often complex to determine which theory to employ in practice, each client will warrant for an in-debt assessment of the presenting problem and goals the client desires to achieve. This paper will explore one family intervention model that can be applied to the Taylor family. The two theories analyzed are Cognitive Behavioral Family Theory, (CBFT) and Structural Family Theory (SFT); both theories can be utilized when assisting individuals or families. The social worker will focus on the Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy model when applying treatment and interventions to the Taylor family case.
...hem what would they feel was needed to overcome their behavioral issues (Gladding, S. T. 2010). For example, the families would be the pilot of their own airplane with the counselor being there to guide them along the way.
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The Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) is a well-known comprehensive and multidimensional template used by nurses to assess families. CFAM begins by having the nurse visit with the family and gain insight on the family’s functioning at a particular point in time. Interviewing the family allows the nurse to assess and identify potential issues. Furthermore, the CFAM consists of three main assessment categories, known as structural, developmental, and functional. Each of these categories contains several subcategories that allow the nurse to examine all aspects of a family’s functioning. The goal of the CFAM is for the nurse to openly discuss family issues, provide insight to families from an outside perspective and guide them towards their own problem solving tactics. CFAM allows families and nurse to develop a plan of care that is mutually agreed upon. The following paper illustrates a family assessment completed using the CFAM and applies nursing diagnoses and interventions relevant to the family’s current issues (Wright & Leahey, 2013).
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It is rare to find one behavioral intervention that addresses the function of a problem behavior in each situation and setting. Positive behavioral support strategies should therefore include multicomponent intervention plans. Begin by developing a hypothesis regarding the undesirable behavior. The hypothesis statement is a summary of the evidence collected in the functional assessment.
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Evaluation Plans are very important for growth. According to Staut (1997), “Taking the time to learn and apply evaluation activities is just as much a necessity for effective practice as is taking the time to learn and apply assessment and intervention activities” (Staut, 1997). By being able to evaluate where the family is at present you can help to make realistic future goals and interventions. This also helps to involve the client’s
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This article identifies several special characteristics of children that require adaptations of adult effective counseling skills. This article also offers modifications of basic skills to make them more applicable to the needs of children. Next, addressing children’s special characteristics on counseling is discussed. Building trust in the relationship, maintaining a facilitative counselor, and using questions appropriately is discussed in full detail. This article is targeting counselors, parents, and children.
Family: Marcus is a 5 year old African American male who resides in Plainfield with is his biological mother Adrienne Mitchell and his four siblings. Youth have challenges with impulse control. Marcus is easily distracted and has trouble staying focus for a long period of time. When Marcus does not get his way in the home he has a temper tantrum. Mrs. Mitchell gives youth her cell phone to plays games on to prevent him from having a temper tantrum in the home. Marcus expects to play games on his mother’s cell phone all the time and he will whiny and cry if he not able to play a game on caregiver cell phone. Marcus will also become argumentative when Mrs. Mitchell redirect him or gives him a directive. Mrs. Mitchell has to frequently redirect Marcus to keep him on task. Mrs. Mitchell is very supportive and loving to youth. At times Marcus behavior in the home can be overwhelming for Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. Laboy, in-home therapist from Supportive Therapeutic Counseling provide Mrs. Mitchell with behavioral modification techniques to apply in the home. The
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