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cheraldo Sweatt

RE: Discussion 1

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Week 7

COLLAPSE

Engaging and Assessing Across Levels of Social Work Practice

I have chosen to work of the case of Pedro who is a middle aged HIV positive Dominican

male. Pedro lost his child an

d first wife because of HIV/AIDS. His wife got the disease from him

and passed it to the child. From the case study, it is indicated that Pedro got the disease from the

intravenous drug use (IVDU) (Plummer, Makris & Brocksen, 2014). For the assessment, it

is

essential to gather more information about the case. First of all, I would need to explain the

services offered by agency. I would enquire from Pedro regarding his expectations and goals for

the treatment.

In many circumstances, clients approach an age

ncy with expectations that are at

times unrealistic regarding what can be achieved (Kirst

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Ashman & Hull, 2015). According to

Cohen (1989), clients usually indicate a higher likelihood of cooperating with social workers

when their expectations are clearly e

xplained and well understood.

After clearly establishing the goals and expectations, it would be necessary to ask questions in

order to have a better understanding of the presenting issues. According to Kirst

-

Ashman & Hull

(2015), assessment is the proces

s of identifying the presenting problems, determining the causal

factor, and establishing an appropriate solution for alleviating the problems identified. In the

assessment, using a cognitive behavioral approach can lead to a better understanding of the

em

otional relationships of Pedro with social status, finances, behavior, social status, and

environment. To be detailed and inspire Pedro, it is essential to understand his strength and

weaknesses (Hawkins & Kim, 2012). Additionally, it is important to recog

nize his natural

connections and supports to his community. It is also necessary to do thorough review of the

resources that he is currently using and those available to him.

Through the process of assessment, it would be advisable to meet with Pedro at a

place he is

convenient with and inspire him to meet his goals. Based on apparent needs of Pedro, I would

need to meet his basic human needs. With regard to an empowerment based approach, Pedro will

easily collaborate with me to try solving his problems. T

his will basically provide a sense of

partnerships that would ensure that Pedro buys into the services offered to him. As a social

worker, it is my responsibility to gain a detailed image of the client’s economic and emotional

status. A clinical assessment

through the use of cognitive behavioral approach would facilitate

for a deeper understanding of the psychological relationships of the client with the environment,

behavior, social status, and money.

References

Cohen, M. (1989).

Social Work

Practice wi

th Homeless

Mentally Ill People

: Engaging

cheraldo Sweatt

RE: Discussion 1 - Week 7

COLLAPSE

Engaging and Assessing Across Levels of Social Work Practice

I have chosen to work of the case of Pedro who is a middle aged HIV positive Dominican

male. Pedro lost his child and first wife because of HIV/AIDS. His wife got the disease from him

and passed it to the child. From the case study, it is indicated that Pedro got the disease from the

intravenous drug use (IVDU) (Plummer, Makris & Brocksen, 2014). For the assessment, it is

essential to gather more information about the case. First of all, I would need to explain the

services offered by agency. I would enquire from Pedro regarding his expectations and goals for

the treatment. In many circumstances, clients approach an agency with expectations that are at

times unrealistic regarding what can be achieved (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2015). According to

Cohen (1989), clients usually indicate a higher likelihood of cooperating with social workers

when their expectations are clearly explained and well understood.

After clearly establishing the goals and expectations, it would be necessary to ask questions in

order to have a better understanding of the presenting issues. According to Kirst-Ashman & Hull

(2015), assessment is the process of identifying the presenting problems, determining the causal

factor, and establishing an appropriate solution for alleviating the problems identified. In the

assessment, using a cognitive behavioral approach can lead to a better understanding of the

emotional relationships of Pedro with social status, finances, behavior, social status, and

environment. To be detailed and inspire Pedro, it is essential to understand his strength and

weaknesses (Hawkins & Kim, 2012). Additionally, it is important to recognize his natural

connections and supports to his community. It is also necessary to do thorough review of the

resources that he is currently using and those available to him.

Through the process of assessment, it would be advisable to meet with Pedro at a place he is

convenient with and inspire him to meet his goals. Based on apparent needs of Pedro, I would

need to meet his basic human needs. With regard to an empowerment based approach, Pedro will

easily collaborate with me to try solving his problems. This will basically provide a sense of

partnerships that would ensure that Pedro buys into the services offered to him. As a social

worker, it is my responsibility to gain a detailed image of the client’s economic and emotional

status. A clinical assessment through the use of cognitive behavioral approach would facilitate

for a deeper understanding of the psychological relationships of the client with the environment,

behavior, social status, and money.

References

Cohen, M. (1989). Social Work

Practice with Homeless

Mentally Ill People: Engaging