Topic: Austin Case Assignment through cognitive play therapy

Order Description Read the updated case and research the particular trauma involved. Consider our discussions in this course about unique issues related to particular types of trauma and analyze those issues for the case you chose. Then write how you would prepare and follow through on treatment. Include the following: •Explain your rationale for the use of cognitive play therapy in this instance. •Identify any legal and ethical issues that are likely to arise in this case. •Compare and contrast two possible play-therapy interventions for this child and family. (Support your conclusions with peer-reviewed academic articles) Grading: -Analyzes a particular case of childhood trauma, using professional literature that focuses on play therapy applications, and cites specific research conclusions to support the analysis. -Identifies legal and ethical issues when working with special populations, and impartially considers conflicting evidence or other perspectives. -Compares possible play-therapy interventions for a chosen child and family, and explains the pros and cons of the interventions. -Communicates through writing in a professional manner, and provides logical, substantive messages anchored in recommendations from contemporary, evidence-based research. -Originality counts Heritage: French-Canadian Spirituality: Catholic, practicing Presenting Symptoms: Self-depreciatory remarks, self-endangering behaviors, says she wants to die Strength Areas: Has one close friend, likes to read, likes to play computer games Developmental: Normal, slight delay in language skills Diagnosis: NA Family of Origin: ---- Mother: Sally Father: James Caregivers: Living with parents Siblings: Cara, 16, and Frances, 12 School: 5th grade, private school Socio-economic Status: Upper middle class Interests/Hobbies: Sports Pets: Jasper and Johnny, dogs Other: Austin was discovered with a rope around her throat an apparent suicide attempt at her family's home. When asked about why she had done this, she replied that she didn't want to live anymore and that she was different and would never be normal. Austin's mother blames herself and Austin's dad because of their visible disappointment that Austin was a girl; they had wanted a boy, and said this in front of Austin. Sally also shared that she was quite depressed during her pregnancies and found it hard to care for Austin when she was a baby. Lastly, after Austin's birth she was told not to have more children because of the physical dangers that would be involved. Sally grew up an only child of two older parents. They doted on her and have continued to be very involved in her life, calling daily, and visiting at least once or twice a week. They have lots of advice for Sally and blame what has happened on her inability to 'give James' the son that he wanted. James grew up in a large household of four sons, with very traditional values strongly informed by their religion. His contact with his family of origin has been minimal since his father died 10 years ago. He recalls his parents as being quite harsh and critical, and describes feeling different and out of place a lot of the time. James and Sally have been in counseling, while Austin has been seen in individual play therapy. Austin has been making progress and no longer 'wants to die'. Recently James disclosed that he believes that he is gay, and wants to leave the marriage. Sally, though upset, has shared that this really does not come as a surprise to her. She also states that her relationship with Austin is now strong and positive and wants to see James become a more involved father before any separation or divorce takes place. Both parents feel that potential changes need to be dependent upon the children's needs first. Mother, Father, two sisters UPDATE: Austin's parents recently decided to seek a divorce and have separated. Austin is now 13 years old. Her older two sisters (now 19 and 15) seem to be doing well in school and with their friends. The dad, James, is now certain that he is gay and has actually begun to date someone. His family has expressed their anger about this disclosure, while their parish priest has actually been quite helpful in supporting Sally and James in this process. Last week Austin ran away from home, and was found in a park with some 'new friends' smoking marijuana, and drinking beer. Although her overall grades are good, she recently earned an F on a test and did not turn in a paper, highly unusual for her. Her parents have shared with the daughters that they are getting a divorce, but they have not disclosed any information about dad's sexual orientation.