If I Were Kennedy's Social Worker

1.) If I were Maddy’s social worker I would suggest that she would get involved with cognitive behavioral therapy. I would reassure her that this therapy would help her to wrap her head around the negative thoughts and compulsions as well as obsessions. The goal would be to change her behavior, so that she could participate in normal daily activities again. It may also be important to look into when the symptoms OCD began. It is possible that there is something that happened in her life that she had not coped with. As for other employers, I would seek out a therapist that would work best for Maddy as she struggle to regain her old life back. If I was working with this Maddy, some challenges that could arise would that she could be stubborn. She may want the help and be able to live a normal life again, but she may not like the idea of seeing a therapist and become stubborn about it. If this were to happen, I would have to stay calm and remain professional. Because she is a client, I cannot advise her or
The social worker may also feel less accomplished and like their work has a small meaning for others. There can also be mental exhaustion and isolation. Some suggestions would be to find time in each day to do something that the social worker, or other professional, enjoys. This will help to take their mind off of things going on at work or even stress that is occurring at home. Exercising is also beneficial. Social workers should not take their work home with them. If they do this, it will be easy to isolate themselves in order to get things done; it is important that they have time to spend with family as well. Social workers have the ability to have fun. They should not let their client’s struggles to get in the way of their everyday lives and interfere with them enjoying their life. Journaling also helps to cope with the sad stories that the social worker may be