Case II: Linda

Linda is a 46 year old female who has been referred to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by her employer due to performance problems.  Linda works as a nurse in an assisted living facility for aging adults, and has been consistently late to work, or absent on two or more days per week for the past month.  During her interview with the social worker at the EAP, she states that her absenteeism is due to problems she is having at home. She states she has been married to Steve, also 46, for 25 years, and they three daughters together, ages 23, 20, and 16.  She claims that Steve is physically and emotionally abusive towards her, due to the stress of his job, his drinking, and their recent financial problems.  Linda states that living with Steve has caused her to feel anxious and worried all the time.  She has considered leaving, but states she does not have enough money, and has nowhere to go. She stated that she also suspects Steve is having an affair, which is causing her to be so upset she is having daily headaches and vomiting. 

Grading Rubric

Assignment #2: Assessment Planning (20% of overall grade)

Meets   Criteria listed below:

Provide   a brief description of the case

Describe the   dimensions to be included in a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual   assessment and provide a rationale   for each dimension 

Develop/provide   a pertinent list of questions to   ask for each dimension included in   the assessment process, and include   the client’s responses (may need to create info that wasn’t provided in the case)

Determine   who should be included in the   assessment process and provide a detailed   justification of the purpose for choosing each person/organization 

Develop/provide   a pertinent list of questions to ask each   person/organization included in the assessment process, and include their responses (may need to   create info that wasn’t provided in the case)

Based on the information collected in the   bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment, identify   the problem/diagnosis and describe practice perspectives and common factors that   you would use with the client to facilitate the development of treatment   goals.  Include the rationale for your selected practices.   (ie- strengths, resiliency, stages of change, relationship centered, etc.)   (DO NOT PROVIDE TX GOALS OR PLAN)

Paper  is in APA format and approximately 8 pages

Paper   was received before on due date