Breadcrumb Trail Case Study

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1. What life events are pieces of your “breadcrumb trail” to the profession of human services?

Approaching this assignment I was reflecting on my life and what era of my life would I like to share of my breadcrumb trail. I decided to focus on my adolescent years. I believe this was a period in my life that impacted me significantly. To start, I was born in Philadelphia, PA; to a loving young married couple (Gregory and Cecilia). After several years of marriage they decided to part ways and this is when my life became discombobulated. In six years I went to five schools and one of those schools was located in California. My move to California was provoked by an event that occurred when I was living with my father. I remember this day all too well; my dad had another child (a little boy) and I was left at home with his girlfriend for the day. This woman, who shall remain nameless, asked me to prepare the brother’s bottle and while I was trying to do
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What story or case study did you like best in Part 1? Why?

Donald who was looking for love and use his money to get women but he realized that they didn’t love him. (pg.35) because he was looking for love but luring them by false pretense. He wasn’t allowing people to love him for him and then would be upset that they didn’t. But, the one thing that wasn’t mentioned is the fact of how Donald felt about himself. If he wasn’t in tune with his own emotions and feelings how could he except someone to appreciate and love him for him and unconditionally.

4. Making rich connections with our clients is an essential component to good practice. Time-sensitive guidelines in the age of managed care, session limits and insurance coverage make for increasing complexity when developing relationships with clients. What are the struggles you face in making connections with your clients? If you haven’t formed therapeutic relationships as of yet in your practicum setting, what challenges might you imagine facing? Be