Describe what you would do/recommend with a 15 year old male that is exhibiting the below symptoms. What is his prognosis for the future (what will his future be?)?
Dysfunctional Family System – with physical and emotional abuse by his parents
Parental Chemical Dependency issues – Extensive Alcohol and Pharmaceutical Drug
usage
Low self-image/self-esteem issues
Enuresis issues
Anxiety issues
Poor peer relationships
Lying difficulties
Intensive/extensive fantasy issues
Stealing difficulties
Poor grades
Classroom difficulties – poor concentration, unmotivated
Difficulty staying on task
Poor conduct ratings
All F’s in school, failed and repeated 6th grade
All F’s in school, failed and repeated 7th grade
Suicidal ideation
Thanks for your help!!
Dysfunctional Family System – with physical and emotional abuse by his parents
Parental Chemical Dependency issues – Extensive Alcohol and Pharmaceutical Drug
usage
Low self-image/self-esteem issues
Enuresis issues
Anxiety issues
Poor peer relationships
Lying difficulties
Intensive/extensive fantasy issues
Stealing difficulties
Poor grades
Classroom difficulties – poor concentration, unmotivated
Difficulty staying on task
Poor conduct ratings
All F’s in school, failed and repeated 6th grade
All F’s in school, failed and repeated 7th grade
Suicidal ideation
Thanks for your help!!