Issue and Theory Case Study: Ms. Washburn's Strengths and Health Problems
My Research Paper: Issue and Theory
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to inform and assess Ms. Washburn’s strengths as well as the problems she is facing due to health issues, her recent losses, and financial stability. Will also assess the client’s environment as well as work towards goals that both the social worker and the client can come to an agreement with. Develop a plan for changing that which both the client and the social worker agree needs changing. Talk about key concepts in the Ecological Theory and give rational reasoning and example to support it. Will summarize information regarding biophysical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Finally, discuss oppression, social, poverty, and economic justice as well. In conclusion I will give recommendations for Ms. Washburn and her case.
Keywords: Adaption, Resources, Relationships, Interdependence, Energy, Coping, Living Alone.
Carla Washburn is a 76 year-old African-American woman who lost her husband fifteen years ago. She lives alone in the small town of Plainville, which is Northwest. Ms. Washburn lost her son Roland and his wife in a car accident and recently lost her grandson, Roland Jr, in Afghanistan. Although Mrs. Washburn and her sister speak on a weekly basis by phone, she has made no attempt to contact her since Roland Jr.'s passing eight months ago. Ms. Washburn recently fell in her home, which has made it difficult for her to walk. She also has Type II diabetes, and is insulin-dependent (Lieberman, 2013).
According to Erickson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development (1950), “people in their older age reflect on their lives and take inventory of their successes. People who are not satisfied have a sense of despair, and they mourn for lost opportunity” (as cited in Rogers, 2012, p.66). Ms. Washburn questions over why her son and grandson have lost their lives and how she could reach an old age and still be alive. She has yet to
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to inform and assess Ms. Washburn’s strengths as well as the problems she is facing due to health issues, her recent losses, and financial stability. Will also assess the client’s environment as well as work towards goals that both the social worker and the client can come to an agreement with. Develop a plan for changing that which both the client and the social worker agree needs changing. Talk about key concepts in the Ecological Theory and give rational reasoning and example to support it. Will summarize information regarding biophysical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Finally, discuss oppression, social, poverty, and economic justice as well. In conclusion I will give recommendations for Ms. Washburn and her case.
Keywords: Adaption, Resources, Relationships, Interdependence, Energy, Coping, Living Alone.
Carla Washburn is a 76 year-old African-American woman who lost her husband fifteen years ago. She lives alone in the small town of Plainville, which is Northwest. Ms. Washburn lost her son Roland and his wife in a car accident and recently lost her grandson, Roland Jr, in Afghanistan. Although Mrs. Washburn and her sister speak on a weekly basis by phone, she has made no attempt to contact her since Roland Jr.'s passing eight months ago. Ms. Washburn recently fell in her home, which has made it difficult for her to walk. She also has Type II diabetes, and is insulin-dependent (Lieberman, 2013).
According to Erickson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development (1950), “people in their older age reflect on their lives and take inventory of their successes. People who are not satisfied have a sense of despair, and they mourn for lost opportunity” (as cited in Rogers, 2012, p.66). Ms. Washburn questions over why her son and grandson have lost their lives and how she could reach an old age and still be alive. She has yet to
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