Case Study: Large Range Of Problems In Human Services Client

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Client Paper Jennifer Brennan September 15, 2014 Client Paper There are a large range of problems in human service; the clients may need help in one area or in a number of different areas. That is why the helper must have the skills necessary to help the client. Rang of Problem Client problems can be situational, developmental, environmental, or cultural any or all of these things can play a part in creating problems. Situational problems are sometimes due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time, death, fire, flooding, or an accident, but can also be self created. This would be a situation of putting oneself in an unnecessary situation one that could be prevented. Developmental…show more content…
That is why the human service field was developed to help those in need. However they have to seek the help and be willing to do their part to receive the best help possible. Client Paper Many times more than one of these issues contributes to an individuals problems, it can be a combination of things that may create problems. If a child is abused while they are very young this can create developmental issue, but these issues really stem from being in a bad or unsafe environment. If a person becomes a drug user this becomes a physical problem that was also created due to the individual being in a bad environment, but this could also be considered a situational problem that was self induces. This type of problem can most of the time be prevented, however if not prevented it can be helped. The Skills Used to Help the Client There are specific skills that a helper must have in order to help those in need, if they do not possess these skills they it can be more harmful than helpful to the client. A helper must have personal skills which include: the ability to listen and watch what the client says is both verbal and nonverbal. A caring heart, compassion, understanding, knowledge, respect for the client, and…show more content…
The problem causing factors will always exist because there will always be environmental issues, developmental issues, situational issues, and cultural issues that help create the problems in society. Although there will never be a cure for problems there will always be somewhere to go for help with ones problems. Therefore there will always be the need for the helper who has the skills required to help those in need. As the problems change and the need for help changes so will the necessary skills of the helper change. As more is learned about causing factors the helping skills will change according to the diagnosis of the client. However the interpersonal skills such as; communication, trust worthiness, compassion, and a caring heart will not change. These are skills that cannot be taught but must exist in order to be an effective helper in the human service field. A helper must remember that in the end the result that everyone is looking for is a solution to the problem at hand right now and how to prevent the client from running into the same problem in the

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