Case Study

Source :

Gray, S.G. (2011). Competency-based assessments in mental health practice: Cases and practical applications. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Personal

· What are your client’s best qualities?

· How does your client describe his/her positive qualities?

· How would you characterize your client’s sense of worth?

· What skills and potential does your client possess; for example, artistic or athletic talents, technological expertise, leadership, capacity for work?

· What are the indicators of resilience in your client; for example, the attributes of intelligence, sense of humor, optimism, creativity?

· What helps your client get through the day?

· Does your client have any hopes or dreams for his or her future, and, if so, does he or she make specific plans to pursue them?

· Does your client have a positive relationship with you and is able to accept your offer to help?

Family

· To what degree is the family of origin, current family, spouse, or significant other available to provide support for your client?

· What type of support, resources, or assistance does the client’s family (or current family, spouse, or significant other) provide for your client?

· Is your client’s family psychologically healthy, communicative, stable, and supportive?

· Is your client’s family resilient; for example, have affirming belief systems, facilitative organizational patterns, and positive communication processes?

· Does your client have a caring and supportive intimate partner relationship?

Group

· Are there friends, neighbors, coworkers, or fellow students available to help and/or support your client?

· Does your client have any positive peer relationships?

· Does your client belong to supportive groups; for example, social clubs, recreational or counseling groups?

· If your client is involved in group opportunities, does he or she find them pleasurable and self-fulfilling?

· Does your client benefit from his or her group affiliations?

Organizations

· Does your client belong to any organizations that are sources of strength and/or support; for example, a church, synagogue, social service agency, counseling center?

· Are there appropriate services and resources available to assist your client?

· Does your client see the organizations involved in his or her life as a resource?

· What specific benefits (and support) does your client receive?

· Does your client receive any special benefits; for example, financial help, advising, counseling, mutual aid support?

· If your client is working or going to school, does he or she perform well?

Community

· Does your client have adequate environmental resources; for example, housing, transportation, food?

· Does your client know how to access help?

· Does your client have a network of community relationships?

· Does your client feel positive about his or her community affiliations?

· What ethnic/cultural opportunities are available in your client’s community?

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