1.Using examples from the case study to identify the following interventions from a strengths-based approach (Narrative and Solution-focused combined). Each answer should be 3-4 sentences long /10 •Define and identify the problem saturated story •Define and Identify aspects the of the alternative strengths-based story •Define and Identify 2 unique outcomes or exceptions to the problem saturated story •Define and develop an externalizing question •Define and develop a miracle question •Define and develop a scaling question •Define and develop a homework task 2.Define how the strength focused approach supports an anti-oppressive, decolonizing perspective with direct examples from the case study (minimum 2 references; 1-2 paragraphs) /10 3.Choose one of the following perspectives and describe how it could be integrated and supported by the interventions described above with examples from the case study •peer support •recovery model /harm reduction approach Case Study: Case Study: Alex a service user you have been seeing for about 6 sessions comes to you in distress due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. You have been working with Alex on issues related to anxiety and have been successful in working with them to identify their struggles with anxiety as it relates to unpredicted situations. Through your work together Alex has been able to ground themselves and build their capacity to identify their issues with unpredictable situations and uncertainty. You are not surprised that Alex is coming to see you today with intensified feelings of anxiety as a result of the on-going crisis. Alex’s concerns: -Panic attacks -Social distancing feels great to rest and not to feel pressure to engage with people, but it is also stressful since there is a lot of time to think of this global pandemic. -Having to go to work because their boss understands their services as essential, even though they work at a store that does not sell essential items -Not being able to sleep out of fear of losing their job if they don’t go anymore or getting sick if they continue to go to work -Living with roommates who are still not aware of how important social distancing is during the current situation. -Too much time to think, brings up depressive feelings about the world and how selfish people can be -Need to find a new job where they have more security and feel validated -Feelings completely isolated, even though they are connected to friends online
