Case Scenario
Case Scenario 1 1. Human services can help Sophia’s mother by getting her help for substance abuse. Her mother may not see that she has a problem, but if her daughter is missing school and coming to school dirty then her focus is not on her child. Human services can keep Sophia in foster care until her mother is able to care for her correctly. 2. Sophia’s mother is looking at child protective services as the bad guys for taking away her daughter for the second time. This is painful for her and it makes her resent the help. However it could also work as she realizes that to get her substance abuse and prove that she can be healthy and stable for her daughter. Then her daughter can be returned to her.
Case Scenario 2 1. Being a helper for John, the first thing I would do is have a psychological exam done. I would also get as much information from John as possible; I would also attempt to find any family member’s that may be able to offer John a place to stay. Talking to family may offer the helper some insight. It sounds as though John thinks he doesn’t deserve anything better. Maybe he lost his family because he couldn’t provide for them. So he feels he doesn’t deserve to be warm and comfortable. The helper should gain trust by meeting with John often, letting him know that we care for him and want the best for him; the helper should also get him into therapy. 2. How does John outlook about receiving help affect his ability to get his needs-met? John feels he needs none; he may just be very proud individuals who feel he’s weak by allowing someone to help him. He may have been raised in a home where the family refused help because they were proud people.
Case Scenario 3 1. The helper ability to communicate with Juan and get some understanding of Juan feeling and clarify what is the problem and try to assist to resolve the problem.