Skill Development – 8

Please answer the following questions in the text-box provided below. There is no length requirement. Please answer the questions succinctly using graduate-level writing. Remember to use APA citations, when necessary, to provide credit for where information was obtained.

Leonard is a 36-year-old client who was recently divorced. He is sole guardian of his two young children, Molly and Melissa. Leonard admits that he is chronically depressed and is desperate to feel better. He is looking to change careers after ten years in insurance underwriting. He shared with you that his depression also led to the demise of his marriage. Leonards presenting problem is chronic depression. What are the most pressing issues in Leonards life? How can you help him to prioritize caring for his children, remaining financially stable and finding some glimmer of hope for a more satisfying life? Outline some brief (informal) goals? These do not have to be formal with objectives, basically tell me goals you have your head as you might assist him in developing more formal, traditional treatment goals as your other assignment this week is requiring.

*Adapted from Social Work Skills for Beginning Direct Practice (Fourth Edition) by Linda K. Cummins & Judith A. Sevel