Scenario: Assume that you are a helping professional and you are meeting your new client for the first time. In the referral, the client identified a major problem in living that they are experiencing. In preparation for this meeting, you must conduct some basic research about the problem to understand the client's current situation. Once you have some information on the problem, you will be looking for services in your local area that you can suggest to support the client in resolving their problem in living.

Instructions: Breaking each section down

THE PROBLEM TO FOCUS ON IS ANXIETY

Introduction: What is the problem you are discussing, including the problem's background information? Who is affected by the selected problem? What are the underlying causes of the problem? What are the potential impacts of this problem? (Is there a domino effect? Does this problem prevent the client from meeting their basic needs? Does this problem impact other aspects of their lives?) What types of services or supports are needed to resolve/address the problem?

Two local service suggestions to help clients: Share the information for a specific program or service in your area that you can suggest to the client. Be sure to include the program name. What is the service offered? How does it work? (i.e., is it a home visiting program, do they offer long-term in-office counseling, do they have an onsight shelter?)

Identify the barriers a client may face in accessing the services identified.

Conclusion: Restate your thesis and tie all of your findings together.

Please include references for further research