Child Management plan
PRESENTED BY
NOOR FATIMA
L1F23MSSY0033
CASE STUDY
Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills in a Child with Social
Anxiety and low self-esteem
Background:
S.A is an 8-year-old girl attending elementary school. She is intelligent and creative but
struggles with social anxiety, particularly in group settings. Sarah often avoids participating in class
activities, such as group projects or presentations, due to fear of embarrassment or rejection by her
peers. This has led to feelings of low self-esteem and isolation, impacting her academic performance
and overall well-being.
Problem Statement:
S.A social anxiety and low self-esteem are hindering her ability to effectively navigate social
interactions and engage in classroom activities. Without intervention, Sarah may continue to
experience difficulties in building relationships and achieving her full potential academically and
socially.
Short term goals
To develop a collaborative relationship
Rapport building
To make her comfortable in session so that she can share anything without hesitation and fear of
being judged. It will be done by using play therapy in which different toys of her choice given to her
and she plays with them and doing activities with her such as drawing.
To describe the signs and symptoms of the problem and engagement and client in the therapy.
Psychoeducation
Developing an understanding of her problem with respect to the cognitive behavior therapy and give
solution.
Mindfulness based techniques
Progressive muscle relaxation
Problem Solving techniques
PSST is a structured approach that helps individuals identify problems, generate potential solutions,
evaluate those solutions, and implement an action plan. It involves following steps.
Problem Identification:
Work with client to identify the specific situations that trigger her social anxiety and low self-esteem.
These might include group activities, presentations, or interactions with certain peers.
Help her understand the negative impact her social anxiety is having on her academic performance and
overall well-being.
Goal Setting:
Collaboratively establish goals with her, such as increasing her participation in classroom activities,
improving her self-esteem, and reducing her anxiety in social situations.
Break down these broader goals into smaller, manageable objectives that can be addressed step by step.
Generating Solutions:
Brainstorm with Sarah potential strategies she can use to cope with her social anxiety and build her
self-esteem. These might include deep breathing exercises, positive self-talk, role-playing social interactions, or
seeking support from a trusted adult.
Encourage her to think creatively and consider different approaches to addressing her challenges.
Evaluating Solutions:
Help Sarah evaluate each potential solution by considering its feasibility, effectiveness, and potential risks or benefits.
Discuss with Sarah how she can test out different strategies in low-risk situations to see which ones work best for her.
Action Planning:
Develop a concrete action plan with Sarah outlining the steps she will take to implement the chosen solutions .
Identify potential barriers that Sarah might encounter and discuss strategies for overcoming them.
Choose the best solution
After generating a list of possible solutions of her problems the client has to choose the best solution to see if it works in away or
not. If it’s not working then goes back to the purposed solutions and choose another solution from the list and implement it to see the
progress.
Implementation:
Support Sarah as she puts her action plan into practice. Encourage her to gradually expose herself to challenging social situations
while using the coping strategies she has learned.
Provide ongoing encouragement and praise for her efforts, even small successes.
Review and Adjustment:
Regularly review Sarah's progress towards her goals and adjust the action plan as needed.
Celebrate successes and acknowledge areas where further improvement is needed.
Encouraging journaling
Interpersonal skills building
Problem-Solving Skills Training
Throughout the therapy process, the therapist may teach the individual specific problem-solving skills and techniques to enhance the
client ability to tackle future challenges. This may include communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, assertiveness training,
and stress management techniques
Building resilience
Exploration of triggering situations
Advance cognitive restructuring
Long term goal resentment
Exploration of future challenges
Assessment of symptoms and progress
Exploration of deeper cognitive patterns
Assessment of symptoms maintenance
Review of long term goals
Future planning and resilience
Discussion on termination
Long Term Goals
Continuation of short term goals
Follow up sessions
Effective management and enhance quality of life
Cognitive and communication skills
Therapy blue prints will be given in order to prevent relapse
Activity
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