Social Worker Assessment

Race/Ethnicity: Client reported he associates as Black.

Reason for referral: Client reported feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and stressed with online distant learning and teleworking from home.

Presenting Problem: Client reports experiencing stress, anxiety, mood changes, angry outburst and feeling overwhelmed since June 2020 when client was forced to telework, due to Covid19 pandemic. Client also reported his children were also forced to start distant learning, so juggling work and kid’s school from home is a lot to handle.

Onset of problem: Client report prior to June 2020, client reported he began feeling overwhelmed when his children stopped attending school in May and had to finish the school year at home while distant learning. Client reported this new way of living has been stressful, having to manage work schedule and kids school, issues with technology, school requirements, distribution of school supplies, computer/programs not working, and teachers providing inaccurate information all while working a stressful and client’s stress level, frustration, agitation, and anxiety have increased.

Catalyst for problem: Client reports understands that working from home and assisting his children while experiencing technical issues, attending zoom meetings for work, managing his work load adds to his frustration and at times, he becomes moody.

Family information: See attached genogram or ecomap

Medical history: Per client, he does not have any medical issues. Client also declined any family health issues.

Mental Health History: Per client, he has no mental health service history.

Social History: Client reported having a good support system; his children, his wife, and cousins and a few friends/coworkers. Unfortunately, his cousins do not live in the area, therefore they cannot assist in helping with the kids. Client’s coworkers are also part of his support system, but due to Covid19, social gatherings have had to stop, in order to practice social distancing as mandated. Client reported he enjoys playing chess, going for walks, practice breathing exercises and working out.

Strengths and Resources: Client reported his strengths include being able to navigate a computer, being able to recognize when his level of uncomfortableness/stress is rising. Knowledgeable on emotional intelligence, client reported he is able to see the situation before it happens

that could be described as positive attributes, traits, experience, resources pertaining to her situation/problem