The use of roleplaying technique would encourage

The use of Roleplaying technique would encourage Geoffrey to discuss his frustrations
and concerns with his parents; this would give Geoffrey confidence and ways on how to
approach his parents. This would allow the student to represent themselves or others in their
lives. According to Vernon (2009), drama encourages safe expressions of strong feelings, both
positive and negative and allow the client to learn from externalizing situations. I would also use
role-play so that the student can be engaged in social skills, being aware, creative and
spontaneous. Role-play would let the student learn new skills and practice stressful situation
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without undue stress. I would also use relaxation techniques to calm Geoffrey he has come into
the office in tears this would open the doors for expression of emotions verbally once he is calm.
The first warning sign and my number one priority is the statement made by Geoffrey, “I
just wish I could disappear and maybe then they would be sorry and I wouldn’t’ have to hear
them fight anymore.” Geoffrey may cause harm to himself as he mentioned that he feels ignored
and feels like no one cares. Many students who feel/are neglected are the ones who cause harm
to themselves. This would prompt me to begin an informal suicide assessment based on the
students' perception of life. “Informal methods, on the other hand, include unstructured or non-
standardized instruments that provide qualitative information about a client, consider the client’s
subjective experiences, and rely on clinical judgment and experience as the basis for results, such
as clinical interviews.”( LEPPMA & JONES, 2013) The assessment would address
thoughts/behaviors, intent, and plan. I would want to get to the severity of that statement. Once I
have assessed if the student is at risk that would determine my next course of action. I would also
do a formal assessment for depression. My 1 st priority is Geoffrey self-harming intent/safety in
his home, then increasing support from his parents regarding his feelings and process during this
new family transition and lastly angry outbursts and feelings of being numb. ASCA states A.7. c.
Understand the legal and ethical liability for releasing a student who is in danger to self or others
without proper and necessary support for that student.
Progress would be signs of better hygiene and appearance; progression would also be less
fluctuation of emotions. I would also look for less anger outburst as reported from teachers and
his parents. Native Americans tend not to verbalize their thoughts and emotions, but they do
tend to convey their ideas through behavior (Capture E.T.al, 2007). In this case, observation is
extremely important for me to use to track how well Geoffrey is doing with his anger
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management. ASCA: A.1.c. Respect students’ values, beliefs and cultural background and do not
impose the school counselor’s personal values on students or their families. A.2.a. Inform