Common client problem,
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Describe at least one common client problem, issue, or gap in services or programs at your field agency, practice, or community setting. (If you are not currently in a practice setting, you may draw on your past work or practicum experience.)
Specifically, highlight what you see that tells you clients need something more than what the agency, practice, or community setting is offering.
Identify a program that you think is necessary to address the problem, issue, or gap and explain why.
Generate a question that you might ask about your identified need and to whom.
Sample Solution
A Gap in Services: Lack of Mental Health Support for Youth in Underserved Communities
Problem: Many youth in underserved communities face significant mental health challenges, but they often lack access to adequate mental health services. This gap in services can lead to a range of negative consequences, including increased rates of substance abuse, delinquency, and academic difficulties.
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Need for a Comprehensive Mental Health Program:
To address this issue, a comprehensive mental health program is necessary. Such a program would provide a range of services, including:
- Individual counseling: One-on-one therapy sessions to help youth address their mental health concerns and develop coping skills.
- Group therapy: Group sessions that allow youth to connect with peers who share similar experiences and learn from one another.
- Family therapy: Sessions involving both the youth and their family members to improve communication and support.
- Crisis intervention: Immediate support for youth experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Educational workshops: Workshops on topics such as stress management, emotional regulation, and healthy coping mechanisms.
Question:
- To a community leader or school administrator: "What are the most pressing mental health needs of youth in our community, and how can we better address these needs through existing resources and programs?"