Readings: Social Worker’s Toolbox http://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/30-tools-11-work-children-assessment-planning/Links to an external site. Favorite Therapeutic Activities for Children, Adolescents


Readings:

Social Worker’s Toolboxhttp://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/30-tools-11-work-children-assessment-planning/Links to an external site.

Favorite Therapeutic Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families:http://www.lianalowenstein.com/e-booklet.pdfLinks to an external site.

Resolving Child and Adolescent Traumatic Grief: Creative Techniques and Interventions for Kids.pdf

Mark is a 7-year-old, African American boy who is meeting with a Case Manager/Social Worker. Mark was detained by Child Protective Services due to abuse/neglect by his parents and is currently living with his grandparents. Mark has difficulty communicating his thoughts and feelings about the abuse/neglect he experienced.

Using the readings or additional research, please identify an intervention that could be appropriate to help Mark with expressing his thoughts/feelings. Please discuss the following:

  • Why did you select this intervention?
  • Discuss how this intervention would benefit Mark related to his presenting problem?
  • Please discuss any cultural considerations.

To receive full credit, you will need to post one initial post with a minimum of 250 words. APA