response week5

Gabriela Thompson

Re: Topic 5 DQ 1

Hello everyone,

The task-centered model is a clinical social work approach that focuses on providing the client with a well-defined series of tasks that will aid them in achieving their practice objectives. These tasks are then undertaken by the client and the practitioner to solve the clients’ primary issues (Caspi and Reid, 1998). In the case of John, who is a recovering alcoholic and who has been suspected of drinking again due to his showing up late for visitation with his children, I would recommend that John attend alcoholics anonymous in an attempt to regain control of his addiction. By placing John into a group setting, he will have the support of others who are going through some of the same issues that can help build John's confidence and guide him to success. I also feel that parenting classes would be beneficial as they would reaffirm where John’s children should rank in his list of priorities. It would also be beneficial for John to pick up a new hobby that he could enjoy with his children. This hobby would not only redirect his attention from drinking but allow John and his children to bond over common interests.

Breanna Williams

Re: Topic 5 DQ 1

The task-centered model is designed to solve specific psychosocial problems in the short term (Farley et al., 2011). This model is direct and is based on actively focusing on solutions that are direct and easily measurable. According to Farley et al., (2011), the first step would be to identify the problem(s) and decided which problem(s) are to be worked on. In John’s case, he has a history of excessive drinking and is suspected of drinking again, which could be a potential factor as to why he has been late to his visitation and could be affecting his depression. Attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting would be the first task John would have to complete followed by learning new and healthier ways to manage his emotions or triggers for drinking such as keeping a journal, attending an exercise class, or finding a hobby that he enjoys. By getting his alcohol use under control John will be able to eliminate drinking as a cause of his tardiness for visitation and build a healthier relationship with his children. If drinking was not the cause for his tardiness or he still continues to be late after solving his drinking problem, then we would focus on committing to a schedule and learning to manage his time better. Learning time management and committing to a schedule would benefit John in different areas of his life and by focusing his attention and efforts towards this goal he could see an improvement in his life.