Hsco-509 Case Studies
CASE STUDY
Scenario #3
HSCO-509
By
Donna Stefanick
Student ID: L25837755
Liberty University Online
Lynchburg, VA
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate Scenario #3 case study that describes the client as a 40 year old male by the name of Roger. Roger entered treatment for several different issues including suicidal ideation, loneliness, depression homosexual thoughts, and self-image issues. Roger also has health issues due to his battle with obesity which has contributed to developing diabetes and high blood pressure. The client needs a clear treatment plan to establish goals of treatment. In order to provide a comprehensive treatment plan, the counselor must explore the client’s background, …show more content…
Core issues tend to lead clients into poor decision making process or into developing poor coping skills to deal with unpleasant feelings. In a study by Saffierie, the anti-fat attitudes of children 6 years of age were monitored. They characterized silhouettes of an overweight child as "lazy," "dirty," "stupid," and "ugly." (Fabricatore, & Wadden, 2003). It is these types of encounters as children that can begin the process of creating a core issue. Roger’s background is important to understand to see if there are any areas in his past that have wounded him. These old wounds could be the basis for some of the current issues Roger is bringing into …show more content…
Roger would be asked to identify the issues as he sees them and why he is seeking help. There are several areas that Roger may want to focus on in therapy. First there are his health issues of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. Dealing with the health concerns can provide “an enhanced sense of psychological well-being, including reduced feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression, and improved sleep patterns are associated with enhanced levels of physical activity and improved fitness,” (McInnis, Franklin, & Rippe,
Scenario #3
HSCO-509
By
Donna Stefanick
Student ID: L25837755
Liberty University Online
Lynchburg, VA
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate Scenario #3 case study that describes the client as a 40 year old male by the name of Roger. Roger entered treatment for several different issues including suicidal ideation, loneliness, depression homosexual thoughts, and self-image issues. Roger also has health issues due to his battle with obesity which has contributed to developing diabetes and high blood pressure. The client needs a clear treatment plan to establish goals of treatment. In order to provide a comprehensive treatment plan, the counselor must explore the client’s background, …show more content…
Core issues tend to lead clients into poor decision making process or into developing poor coping skills to deal with unpleasant feelings. In a study by Saffierie, the anti-fat attitudes of children 6 years of age were monitored. They characterized silhouettes of an overweight child as "lazy," "dirty," "stupid," and "ugly." (Fabricatore, & Wadden, 2003). It is these types of encounters as children that can begin the process of creating a core issue. Roger’s background is important to understand to see if there are any areas in his past that have wounded him. These old wounds could be the basis for some of the current issues Roger is bringing into …show more content…
Roger would be asked to identify the issues as he sees them and why he is seeking help. There are several areas that Roger may want to focus on in therapy. First there are his health issues of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. Dealing with the health concerns can provide “an enhanced sense of psychological well-being, including reduced feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression, and improved sleep patterns are associated with enhanced levels of physical activity and improved fitness,” (McInnis, Franklin, & Rippe,