27 Mar Emily (age 34) has come into the agency for help with anger management at work.

Part One: Case Study Analysis

Read the explanation of the planning process in the textbook assigned readings. Next, read the provided case study about a client.

Case Study:

Emily (age 34) has come into the agency for help with anger management at work. Her boss has asked her to get help as part of the Course of Action Plan (CAP) policy in the department. Emily has 8 weeks to provide proof to her manager that she is working on goals to better manage anger at work.

Imagine you are Emily’s social worker assigned to help her set attainable goals and objectives to meet her overall goal of managing her anger. You must develop a plan as well as a contract for Emily that will help her meet her overall goal.

Part Two: Contract Development

Based on your assessment of Emily, develop a contract that includes:

Goals for Emily: These intentions must be measurable and attainable.

Objectives: Tasks for Emily to carry out in order to meet her goals.

Who: Who will be involved?

What: What will the social worker do and what will Emily do to collaborate?

When: By when must the goals/objectives be accomplished?

Part Three: Summary

In 250-500 words, discuss the importance of developing a contract with a client. Explain the purpose of the contract as though explaining it to the client in the case study. What benefits does it provide for the client and the social worker?

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.