Initial Consultation

This Assignment assesses the following course outcome:

HN501-3: Explore human behavior in the context of individual, family, and larger social systems.

As human service professionals, one of the tasks that you may need to do is present a case to colleagues related to a client you are working with at your agency. Case presentations are an important way to share information about clients, and help a human service professional get some ideas and feedback from others. For the purposes of the Unit 6 Assignment, you are going to assume that you are a human service professional who has been asked to present a case to colleagues. You have been working with this client, and his parents, for 2 months. Your client’s parents sought assistance based on the recommendation of a school counselor.

Case: John Davis

John Davis is an 11-year-old Caucasian male who is currently in the sixth grade. John has always had some difficulty, both academically and socially. He has gotten into numerous fights with other children, and his parents stated that they have worked with principals and school counselors throughout his time in school. In addition to being aggressive at times, John is typically withdrawn from peers and teachers. He is an average student, but his issues with peer relationships have an impact on his academic performance. John does not feel that he is as athletic or as good looking as his peers. John has a 13 year old sister who he describes as being popular and smart. He has some issues getting along with her. John’s parents appear to be supportive of him, but are frustrated with the circumstances.

Please utilize the information provided in the scenario above to provide a comprehensive presentation of the client, and his family. In your case presentation, make sure to include the sections designated below.

Your Assignment should reflect professional writing standards using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct, accurate, and reflect knowledge of the influence of the environment on individual development. The paper should be 4-6 pages, double spaced, and in APA format. You should include a minimum of three reputable references in your paper, with one of the references being your textbook. For additional writing help, visit the University Writing Center and review the guidelines for research, citation, and plagiarism.

Each of the sections listed below should appear as a subheading in your paper. In the sections, include anything that you feel is relevant. Mention typical and healthy aspects of development in the different areas for a client of his age, and whether or not John’s behavior would be considered functional or dysfunctional in the different areas. Make sure to include information related to the client’s development of self-concept in your assessment, and be certain to examine all of John’s issues in the context of outside influences, including parents, peers, teachers, and other school personnel.

• Demographics
• Reason for Initial Consultation
• Presenting Problem
• Family History
• Social History/Peer Relationships
• Current Intervention Plan
• Future Goals and Recommendations