George is a 23-year-old, Caucasian male who is referred to a Social Worker at his community college. George reports that since the beginning of the semester he has experienced a lack of motivation. George further reports that his anxiety has also increased as he worries his lack of motivation will impact his ability to pass his classes this semester.
Using the 4-step, Task-Centered Practice Model, please discuss how you would apply this model to the vignette above. (IN 200 WORDS)
READING RESOURCES
What is Evidence-Based Practice: https://ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/swk3402/chapter/module-1-chapter-2-what-is-evidence-based-practice/
Solution Focused Brief Therapy: https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/solution-focused-brief-therapy (Links to an external site.)
https://www.socialwork.career/2017/02/12-solution-focused-therapy.html (Links to an external site.)
Task Centered Practice: https://oxfordre.com/socialwork/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.001.0001/acrefore-9780199975839-e-388 (Links to an external site.)
How Do Social Workers Use Task Centered Practice? https://www.socialworkdegreecenter.com/study/task-centered-practice-social-work/ (Links to an external site.)
Lesson 8 Discussion
Mark is a 7-year-old, African American boy who is meeting with a Case Manager/Social Worker. Mark was detained by Child Protective Services due to abuse/neglect by his parents and is currently living with his grandparents. Mark has difficulty communicating his thoughts and feelings about the abuse/neglect he experienced.
Using the readings or additional research, please identify an intervention that could be appropriate to help Mark with expressing his thoughts/feelings. Please discuss the following:
· Why did you select this intervention?
· Discuss how this intervention would benefit Mark related to his presenting problem?
· Please discuss any cultural considerations.