Video LinksMedia 1: Child Abuse and Neglect: The Hidden Hurt: https://search-alexanderstreet-com.rdas-proxy.mercy.edu/view/work/bibliographic_entity|video_work|2660277
Video Links
Media 1: Child Abuse and Neglect: The Hidden Hurt: https://search-alexanderstreet-com.rdas-proxy.mercy.edu/view/work/bibliographic_entity|video_work|2660277
Media 2: Recognizing Child Abuse: Neglect and Emotional Abuse: https://search-alexanderstreet-com.rdas-proxy.mercy.edu/view/work/bibliographic_entity|video_work|2786153
Domestic Violence Online Course: Summer 2021
Chapter 3: Child Neglect and Child Psychological Maltreatment
Instructions: Read the case study below, followed by the questions to consider when responding to the case study. Your reply should be found directly below the end of the case study material (begin on pg 2 of this document). Your reply should include answers to my questions as well as additional material you think is relevant when treating the client. Your reading of Chapter 1 and review of the video links may also inform your reply. Your reply shouldn’t be longer than 1 Page. It should include proper language. Inclusion and citations of sources isn’t mandated but should be included whenever possible.
Case Study
Jack developed recurrent gastrointestinal ailments beginning at age 5. His pediatrician is somewhat baffled because he has given Jack a battery of medical tests that revealed no explanations. More and more frequently, Jack refuses to come to the evening meal and he is losing weight. Jack’s mother also has noted that Jack yells at his little sister (age 3) over “very trivial matters” and has been pushing her down several times a day. The little sister has reacted by crying a lot and by failing to fall asleep promptly.
Jack’s parents, Sue and Don, argue every night over numerous issues, such as visiting Don’s parents, Sue’s housekeeping, or the couple’s finances. The fights usually start as soon as they return from work, and Sue starts dinner. They continue fighting throughout dinner and sometimes Sue throws food at Don. Don berates Jack if he does not eat all his vegetables and punishes him by not letting him have desert. Don and Sue both complain about their jobs over the meal and point out how much money it takes to give Jack karate lessons. One night when Don ordered Sue to clean up the dishes while he sat down to watch a ball game, she refused, and he responded by slapping her in the face and walking out of the house.
Questions to consider: What is your clinical assessment of Jack’s status? Do you think either parent is demonstrating signs of child abuse towards Jack? Assume Jack’s pediatrician recommended Jack for treatment and you are the counselor, what interventions would you apply? Treatment options/needs?
Student Reply Below:
