Problem:
Mack just turned 12 years old. He has been in foster care since age 6. He has not seen his mother in three years and does not know his father. At present, this is the 5th foster home that Mack has been in. Mack is extremely shy and has had issues with his peers bullying him in the past. It is apparent that Mack has extremely low self-esteem and is extremely guarded in sharing information due to the constant transitions in his life. Your supervisor notices that when you said "Hi" to Mack, he gave you quick eye contact and hesitantly said "Hi". With this client, examine what priorities need to be addressed first and explain why? Provide 2 sources