Paula Cortez’s Case Study
Paula Cortez’s Case Study
Explain how you would assess Paula Cortez’s situation applying
the micro-level of social work practice and specifically identify
two strengths and/or solutions in this level
The student understands the essential concepts of Paula’s selfdetermination. Nevertheless, a micro-level approach could Help
her through counseling, empathy, active listening, goal setting and
building rapport with her to produce a healthy therapeutic
relationship (Arendt, 2017). The directive for recognizing and
focusing on Paula’s strengths is crucial to the committed client
empowerment and fulfillment. Paula’s resilience was drawn from
her cultural background that played a part in her independence
especially from mainstream medicine. Also, Paula’s strengths were
exhibited in her uniqueness in teaching herself how to paint with
her non-dominant hand and her ability to gather professionals
together to work with her (Cowger, 1994).
Describe how you would assess Paula Cortez’s situation applying
the mezzo-level of social work practice and specifically identify
two strengths and/or solutions in this level
The student would be non-judgmental and resourceful and use
the mezzo-level approach when it comes to connecting Paula
with the right referrals to Help her with preparation for the
pregnancy (Plummer, Makris & Brocksen, 2014).The psychiatrist
also was a supportive example of a mezzo interaction regarding
Paula’s well-being during her pregnancy and worked with th

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