Question 1
Post your explanation of the importance of identifying internal and external barriers of the client and social worker.
Then describe the barriers experienced by Helen and the social work intern.
Finally, suggest ways the intern could overcome these barriers.
Question 2
Post a description of ways, as Helen's social worker, you might address Helen's anger and accusations against you.
How might you feel at that moment, and how would you maintain a professional demeanor?
Finally, how might you use self-disclosure as a strategy in working with Helen?
Sources:
Geller, S. M., & Greenberg, L. S. (2012). Challenges to therapeutic presence. In Therapeutic presence: A mindful approach to effective therapy (pp. 143-159). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014a). Sessions: case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
The Petrakis Family (pp. 20-22)