Client Information and Presenting Issue:Sarah. M (SM) is a 28-year-old Black African American Divorced female and a mother of two children under the age of 12 years. She was referred to me as her therapy/counseling counselor. She is on a court-mandated treatment for substance use addiction and mental health disorder in the River Community after her release from jail. Sarah has been dealing with concurrent challenges related to substance abuse, mental issues, and homelessness. She is now in the care of the agency and has been admitted to our structured inpatient program for a minimum of 12 months, which includes medical treatment, individual and group therapy, and learning sessions. She is highly motivated to engage and has actively participated in all group learning, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings (AA), medication management, and follow-up appointments. She has indicated that she is committed to completing treatment to regain custody of her two children because they have been taken away by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) during her addiction and jail time.

Relevant Information:In my field education experience as an intern Counselor at the Social Model Recovery System Agency, River Community, a co-occurring disorder treatment facility, conducive to addressing both substance use and mental health issues. I had the opportunity to be the counselor of Sarah. M and our meeting were arranged by the program director of which Sarah M. was duly notified. The agreed-upon date is every Saturday at 1 pm. On this second session, a well-dressed Sarah came to my office, and we greeted each other warmly. The following conversation picks up after the initial greetings had taken place.

Goal of Session

1. Client Goal: Gain Skills to complete treatment and online parenting classes resources.
2. Your Goal: Build rapport and a safe space for a productive therapeutic session and support with Skills of learning about preventing relapse and resources for parenting classes.

I utilize the skills, tools, and theories such as employing CBT, motivational interviewing, and using the strengths-based approach.

Social Worker Dialogue with Sarah

Stella(S): Hi Sarah, it's good to see you again. How have you been since our last session?

Sarah. M(SM): I'm hanging in there, you know? Trying to stay focused on doing right and avoid Eds.

(Eds is a ticket you get for bad behavior which will prevent privileges in the facility).

S:I appreciate your honesty. It sounds like it's been a challenging journey for you. Can you tell me more about what's on your mind today?

SM:(Nods) Ms. Stella, it's just... I feel overwhelmed, you know? Dealing with a lot in my life, anxiety, being diagnosed with bipolar, though I do not agree with that, and then trying to stay clean and not allow people to control how I react around here. It's a lot.

S: I can imagine it feels like a lot to handle. What specific situations trigger your anxiety, and how can we work together to manage those?

SM: I am determined this time to be the best, maintaining my boundaries. I will give anyone the power to control how I act and also will respect others by being self-aware.

S: I appreciate your commitment. Let's talk about your goals. How do you envision completing your treatment and reuniting with your children?

SM: It's tough, Ms. Stella. But I want to do it right this time. I need to complete this program, get myself together, get a house, go back to school, and prove I can be a good mom.

S: Those are powerful goals, Sarah. Let's work on breaking it down. What steps can we take to support your completion of the program and your parenting journey?

SM: Well, I've been attending all the meetings, group sessions, and learning classes and activities. But I know there's more. I need to learn new skills, you know, like how to handle stress without turning to substances or fighting thinking everyone is against me.

S: Absolutely, we can focus on coping skills in our sessions. Additionally, I'll provide you with resources for specific parenting classes that align with your goals and court orders. It's crucial to build a strong foundation for your reunification with your children.

QUESTION: Complete the Intervention Plan in which you:

• Identifyoneissue you want to work on with your client.
• Write a goal statement in SMART goal format.
• Identify and describe an evidence-based intervention/treatment model or approach that you want to implement.