A clinical social worker is establishing services for a family's daughter. She has been in trouble at school
for bullying and initiating fights and, according to her parents, ran away from home twice. At the age of 12,
she has already been in trouble for truancy and setting fire to a neighbor's garbage can. What do these
actions indicate?
A clinical social worker meets with the Robertson family to determine parental behavior by completing a
comprehensive family assessment. Information will be collected on who lives in the home, health history,
employment and stability. Which of the following possible contributing factors should the social worker
consider?
The Mitchell family worries about their four-year-old son, Michael. He has two other siblings, ages six and
eight. Michael is quite active but only plays in solitude. Language is delayed and the child would rather
point at things he wants. Michael's siblings attempt to hug him or cuddle with him, but he pushes them
away. Eye contact is at a bare minimum, and he will wander off if not adequately supervised. What
diagnosis would be given to a child with these symptoms?
Rachel is receiving therapy to help her confront negative internal forces and learn to act and think
responsibly. Her clinical social worker stresses the belief that each individual is responsible for making his
or her own meaning out of life. What kind of principle is the therapist utilizing?
Drug addiction has many effects on a family. The preoccupation with a substance continuously changes
mood and performance. Usage can cause marital problems and the destruction of the family unit as a
whole. Many members will deny there is a problem or attempt to cover it up out of love for the using
individual. This is called:
