Case Study

Case Study

Liberty University

HSCO 509-D10

Dr. Izola Jones

November 30, 2014

Abstract

This paper will examine a case study scenario that looks into the life of a 40 year old male by the name of Roger. Roger has sought out professional help for a number of things ranging from suicidal ideation, loneliness, depression, and homosexual thoughts. Roger is also battling obesity and suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure. Within this paper the writer will explore an approach to effectively providing sound services for Roger. When engaging in a counseling relationship, professional counselors will encounter many different situations and scenarios that dictate the direction of counseling services. The writer will identify areas of the client’s life, such as personal information that will also guide the course of the counseling relationship. The writer will provide a healthy look into any personal biases and limitations that may or may not have a negative impact on the counseling relationship. The writer will also provide goals, theoretical approach, therapeutic progress and success, and a conclusion. It is imperative that counseling professionals are aware of effective skills and techniques when encountering the diversity of the client population.

Personal information

The goal of this section is to better understand the client and to properly equip the counselor when engaging in the counseling relationship. Understanding the client’s history is a vital part of the counseling process as it will ensure the client’s participation in the creation of a counseling or action plan. Failure to comprehend such dynamics as family background and relationship background could cause harm to the client i.e. childhood obesity. “A classic study by Staffierie demonstrated anti-fat attitudes in children 6 years old, who characterized silhouettes of an overweight child as "lazy," "dirty," "stupid," and "ugly." (Fabricatore, & Wadden, 2003).  The...