Laura Schleif

February 21, 2018 Laura Schleif HUSS225 Ms. S. Anthony Case Management Presentation with Dante Overview  Interview and  Dante’s story Assessment  Referral for services  Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Columbus  Art Therapy  Capital Kids Program  Cultural Considerations  Continuing case management  Continued appointments with Dante  Track progress with the services Dante is attending Interview and Assessment Client: Dante  13 year old boy, history of living in group homes, and currently resides with Mr. Bradford in a foster home. He has weekly visits with biological mother and sister.  Is considered “emotionally disturbed” and special needs. Emotionally disturbed is defined as having a disability with learning not categorized by general disabilities; explosive anger; inability to create or maintain relationships, and occasionally other mental health issues such as anxiety or depression.  Dante has been given some creative license in his bedroom to make his own space  Mr. Bradford follows strict rules with positive and negative consequences for Dante’s actions along with a strict schedule.  I would like his school records to see where he is at with his education and grades and a mental health assessment to see if he has any issues there. Cultural Considerations  The biggest consideration for Dante is that he is considered a special needs child.  Dante needs someone who will be patient with him, adhere to a strict schedule and continue his foster father’s rules for consequences for both good and bad behavior.  Dante’s race will need to be considered as well when speaking with him, as well as his background of living in group homes and now in a foster home. Referral of Services  Art Therapy  Art therapy has been held as a great form of therapy for emotionally disturbed children. This can help Dante express himself when he doesn’t have the words, and he can learn how to control his anger through expressing himself with art.  From the book, Using Art Therapy with Diverse Populations: Crossing Cultures and Abilities, “The arts can transform our lives: they can tell challenging and dark truths, resolve conflict, bring communities together, and express what is often inexpressible in words. We also know that art therapy can be used to promote positive social change and social justice. Art therapy aims to heal individuals and groups and promote positive social change. For many, it is in fact a form of coping with their world, a way to understand the chaos of their minds and of the world around them.” Referral of Services  Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Columbus  Dante would get a big brother as a mentor, who would spend just a few hours a month with him having lunch or other activities. This would allow Dante to work on his social skills and having a mentor to look up to.  Capital Kids Program  This is an after school program that combines after school tutoring that will help Dante with any learning difficulties, a nutritional snack, and other fun activities for both Dante and his family to do together. This will aid him with his studies and social skills. Continuation of Case Management Future case management sessions:  Assign small homework assignments to Dante like writing in a journal or making a vlog of his thoughts and feelings. Or using his creativity to make a card for his foster father or biological family. We could also work on a plan for an activity he can do with everyone he considers his family like a picnic. I want him to continue to feel he is in control of his life and his success and that I am there to advocate for him.  Continue to discuss his services to assess how much they are helping him with his goals. If I find they are not successful, or he really does not like one of them, I’ll look for an alternative, even if it’s just a different art therapist.  Discuss with Dante how he is feeling, if he thinks he’s making any improvements and meeting his goals.  Continue with reinforcing positive behaviors and consequences for negative actions so he has consistency. References Using Art Therapy with Diverse Populations: Crossing Cultures and Abilities Howie, P., Prasad, S., & Kristel, J. )(2013). Using Art Therapy with Diverse Populations : Crossing Cultures and Abilities. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.