MST Intervention
Your clinical presentation (8–10 pages) (Attached is the background on the family and the information needed to be use for the paper) should include a description of the main presenting concerns that would warrant MST intervention, with detail about the extent of 15.
Evidence-Based Practice with Children and Families
the problem (severity, frequency, etc.). For example, “truancy, as evidenced by missed school three days per week since September.” Identify at least three problem areas.
Develop a list of strengths and weaknesses for your “case” in each domain of family, individual, peer, school, and community. Consider the perspective/feedback you might get from each family member and from concerned others in the family’s ecology (e.g., the school, extended family).
Pick two drivers from each fit circle that you would prioritize for intervention and identify MST-compatible interventions that you would provide to begin to address change. Remember that ecological intervention is prioritized over individual or insight-oriented treatment focus. Make sure to consider individual/family/community strengths that you would draw upon to support/facilitate change. Refer to the nine principles of MST to make sure that the interventions you propose are compatible with the model and highlight the principles that are evident in your intervention.
Amy Smith, 14-year-old reported that bio father/parent uses planking as a form of punishment for more that she can endure. Amy reported her body hurts as a result of the punishment. Mr. Smith admitted to using planking as a form of punishment because other forms of punishment such as taking away electronics do not tend to work for Amy. Mrs. Smith reported that child Amy started acting aggressive towards her and younger siblings. Mrs. Fuller also reported that Amy is cutting class and is failing most of her class, she is in the 9th grade in high school. There is has been little interaction between the school and Amy’s parents, school has made several attempts to have a meeting, but it has been impossible to get Mrs. Smith down in the school. In addition, Amy is smoking marijuana, she admitted to smoking every day after school with her group of friends. She was caught stealing from a store two times in the past two weeks. Mrs. Fuller reported that Amy has also been drinking alcohol. She noticed it because she has been able to smell it when she comes home from school.
Mrs. Smith, she feels very overwhelmed with five young children and will like assistance. Mrs. Smith stated that it has been hard for her living in a shelter with her family. Space is very limited, and they are a big family. She reported that when they lost their apartment due to being able to pay rent that’s when Amy started acting out. There is also concerns of IPV, it was reported Mrs. Smith and Mr. Smith got into a physical altercation he has now been excluded from the home. As a result, Mr. Smith in no longer living with Ms. Smith and the children.
The family currently resides in a shelter and Mrs. Smith is searching for apartments in Manhattan due to the fact that her family resides in that area. Mrs. Smith stated right now she needs the support of her family. However there a history of missing appointments with the housing case manager at the shelter to see apartments. Also, the shelter has concerns of the children being left unattended in the residence at times.
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