Jared's parents recently separated, so he presently resides with his mother and her boyfriend.
He only sees his father for a maximum of one weekend per month. Prior to seeing his father
and upon returning home, he has been acting aggressively both verbally and physically.
Social-Cultural Information:
He lives in an suburb where there are few Black Americans. His school is not diverse with few
Black students, and the entire faculty is Caucasian. Jared's parents understand the value of
family, both through adoption and biological kinship. Family is the most important source of
support and strength. Furthermore, the family's religious views impact their closeness.
Presenting Problem
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Describe in detail the reason the client is seeking counseling, including behavioral,
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, situational, and environmental factors:
The clients parents claim that when he becomes upset, their son hits and swears at teachers
and other students. In the last two months, he has also demonstrated physical aggression by
throwing a chair across the classroom twice. After each incident, he sobbed profusely and
expressed regret.
Jared's teachers, principal, and parents have all observed his verbal and physical aggression,
as well as his outward displays of anger. Jared's parents and teachers say he gets frustrated
easily. Jared's parents have also reported that he engages in the same aggressive behavior at
home.
Current Stressors
Identify all stressors impacting the presenting problem.
Jared does not see his father very often because his parents recently separated and there is a
new father figure in the family. Additionally, it is mentioned that Jared and his parents used to
attend church every Sunday before the seperation, but that they ceased doing so after the split
up.
Current Symptoms
Identify in detail all symptoms currently exhibited by client and how symptoms are
impacting their overall functioning.
Jared exhibits aggressive behavior, both physically and verbally, at home and at school. He
will hurl objects at people and things to demonstrate his frustration, and he will use profanity to
vent his rage. It is also reported that he acts even more violently, even attacking his mother,
when his father does not show up to pick him up.
Family History
Family members' names and ages to include parents, grandparents, and siblings:
Sonya Bolden (65) - paternal grandmother
Matt Bolden (67) - paternal grandfather
Ashley Jones (68) - maternal grandmother
Nick Jones (77) - maternal grandfather
Romeo Bolden (42) – father
Rachel Bolden (40) - mother
Rick Bolden (19)- brother
Mia Bolden (8)- sister
Jared (5) - client
Provide a detailed narrative of the genogram you created:
Jared is not friendly with his mother, but he is very close to his brother and sister. While he still
enjoys spending the summers with his grandparents, he has recently shown no interest in
spending time with the mother side of the family. Jared also keeps his relationship with his
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