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workers can assess and intervene with issues of social isolation. These cases are free to you to use, modify, and incorporate into your teaching.  \nThey include:  \n● The case of George, which demonstrates the need to examine our cases with many lenses to get the whole story.  \n● The case of Miranda, which looks at the need for assessment of social isolation in parents  \n● The case of Mr. Smith, which shows the need to assess the social support network of caregivers.  \n● The case of Mary Adams and her family, which highlights the need to expand the social network to provide more support.  \n● The case of Karima, which examines how clients may need to balance managing existing supports while creating new ones.  \nThese case studies were compiled for the Grand Challenges Faculty Development Institute: Eradicate Social Isolation presented at CSWE, Dallas, TX, Oct. 19, 2017, and are freely available for your use in teaching.  \nPresenters and collaborators: Suzanne Brown, MSW, PhD, LISW, Robert Cosby, Ph. D. , Sandra Edmonds Crewe, Ph. D. , MSW, ACSW, Meredith W. Francis, MSW, James Lubben, DSW/PhD, MPH, MSW, Michelle R. Munson, MSW, PhD, Elizabeth M. Tracy, MSW, PHD, LISW, Adeline Wyman-Battalen, MSSW, LICSW  \nGeorge: Using many lenses to assess cases  \nGeorge is brought to a community outpatient mental health clinic due to his parent’s observation that he is “not acting like a normal 13-year-old.” George’s parents report that he is failing school, has no peer group, and he is often angry at home, “lashing out at this younger brother and sister.”  \nThey brought him to the clinic because they think he is suffering from the same mental illness his mother has, and the last straw was that he was found with marijuana in his bedroom. The family reports a long and detailed family history of substance abuse. And, they report that George’s mother lives with debilitating symptoms of anxiety and intermittent depressive episodes.  \nWhen you talk to George, he reports “My parents are exaggerating. I have friends. And, my little brother and sister are annoying, and are always bothering me and stealing my stuff. Besides I prefer hanging out by myself.  \nDiscussion:  \nWhat are some of the “lenses” that social workers can view this case?  \n● Medical (Mental Health and Substance-Use)  \n● Family context  \n● School context  \n● Structural context  \n● What about the social context?  \n○ Does that matter?  \n○ How  \nHow might our treatment plans differ depending on which lens we use?  \nHow might our interventions choices differ?  \nHow can we maintain a focus on the social context when thinking about cases on all levels?  \nMiranda: Social isolation and parenting  \nMiranda is a 28 year old married, heterosexual woman, who comes to this family service agency seeking support following the recent death of her mother. Miranda complains of feeling sad every day, having difficulty sleeping and having difficulty parenting her three children, Marta age 8, Jose age 5, and Teresa age 3. Miranda and her family moved here from South America six years ago, as her husband found employment with a trucking company that paid significantly more money than he could earn in South America. Miranda’s mother moved with them and was living with Miranda, her husband and children when she died. Miranda’s mother was diagnosed with stage 4, metastasized lung cancer 8 months ago. Her death one month prior to Miranda’s initial appointment was surprising to Miranda as she had hoped that the treatment would work and would result in remission.  \nMiranda reports with pride that her elder daughter Marta is doing well in second grade. She describes her as a “good girl” who helps around the house and helps Miranda care for the younger children. Jose is currently attending pre-school. Miranda reports some concerns about his behavior as preschool teachers have been expressing concern to her that he may h","cbCaiuPB0zp01Pug","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuPB0zp01Pug","pdf",320934,11,"English","# Case Studies\n## George: Using Many Lenses to Assess Cases\n## Miranda: Social Isolation and Parenting\n## Mr. Smith: Social Support for Caregivers","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of these case studies in teaching social work practice?\",\"answer\":\"The case studies highlight different ways social workers can assess and intervene with issues of social isolation, and they are provided for free use, modification, and incorporation into teaching.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the George case demonstrate a multi-lens assessment approach?\",\"answer\":\"George’s presentation is considered through multiple lenses including medical/mental health and substance-use, family context, school context, and structural context, with discussion prompts about how treatment and interventions could vary depending on the lens.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessment and intervention questions are raised in the Miranda case?\",\"answer\":\"The Miranda case asks what factors increase her risk for social isolation, how isolation could compromise her parenting, what questions a social worker should ask to fully assess her isolation across parenting-support domains, and what interventions could help decrease her isolation.\"}]","Eradicate Social Isolation Faculty Development Institute Case Studies - Social Workers’ Assessment and Intervention | PDF",1789981358,28]