The purpose of this assignment is to analyze The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog text by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following CSWE EPAS competencies and behaviors:

• CSWE EPAS Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
  • C4.GP.B: Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.
    • Related assignment criterion:
      1. Integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge.
• CSWE EPAS Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
    • Related assignment criterion:
      1. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or a family and using the person-in-environment perspective.
• CSWE EPAS Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • C7.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies.
    • Related assignment criterion:
      1. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or a family and using the person-in-environment perspective.
• CSWE EPAS Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • C8.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
    • Related assignment criterion:
      1. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or a family and using the person-in-environment perspective.
• CSWE EPAS Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • C9.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes.
    • Related assignment criterion:
      1. Apply theories to social work practice using a case study about an individual or a family and using the person-in-environment perspective.

Assignment Description

In this final assignment, you will select a case study from The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog and imagine the person or family, depending on the case study selected, has come to you for assistance in addressing the identified issues.

The following resources may be useful as you research and write your assignment:

• Social Work Bachelor’s Program Library GuideLinks to an external site..
• Evidence and APALinks to an external site..
• Get Critical Search Skills.
• Writing CenterLinks to an external site..

Assignment Instructions

Introduction

Summarize the case study you selected from The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog.

Assess:

• Assess the adverse childhood experiences the individual was exposed to that are found on the ACEs questionnaire (Week 8 : What you Need to Know) and its impact.
  • Identify adverse childhood experiences that the individual was exposed to that are on the current ACEs questionnaire.
  • Identify other adverse childhood experiences that the individual was exposed to that are not on the current ACEs questionnaire.
  • Discuss the impact of these experiences on the identified individual or family.
  • Use supporting evidence, integrating research-based knowledge and practice wisdom to explain the impact of adverse childhood experiences you identified.
• Research and describe at least one culturally responsive intervention (recognizes, respects, and integrates cultural beliefs and values into practice) to apply to the treatment and evaluation of the individual or family.
  • Describe the major components of the intervention selected.
  • Describe how the intervention selected addresses cultural variations (beliefs, practices, values) in the perception of adverse childhood experiences (interpretation of events, help seeking, meaning making, symbols, external stressors, person in the environment).
  • Use supporting evidence to support your explanation of the culturally responsive intervention.
• Develop a treatment plan for the individual or family using the evidence-based method of the culturally responsive intervention you researched.
  • Identify one short term goal and one objective for this goal (objectives should be measurable)
  • Identify one long term goal and corresponding objective for this goal (objectives should be measurable)
  • Explain how you would negotiate, mediate, and advocate on the individual or family’s behalf.
  • Use research/evidence to support your ideas.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of your plan!
  • Explain how you will evaluate the individual or family’s progress.
  • Consider the diversity needs of the individual or family in your evaluation.
• Conclusion
  • Summarize how you utilized micro, mezzo, and macro skills in working with this individual or family.
    • Engage: Apply knowledge of human behavior and person-in-environment approaches to explain skills the social worker needs to engage with individuals or families.
    • Identify other professionals you would collaborate with and explain their roles.
    • Use insightful evidence to support your conclusions.