Case Study: Ms. La Rosa

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In Chapter 1, you were first introduced to Ms. La Rosa and her work with Almeada and her baby, Anne. After reading Chapter 9, you learn more about Ms. La Rosa and her work as a human service professional.

Using specific examples from the Reading, please respond to the following:

What are some of the challenges in Ms. La Rosas day-to-day work, including but not limited to allocation of resources, recording/documentation, turf issues, and encapsulation, burnout, and vicarious trauma?
What recommendations would you give to Ms. La Rosa if she asked for your advice in how to respond to these challenges?
Last, what theory would you choose to apply when making these recommendations to Ms. La Rosa and other challenges that she is experiencing. Explain your rationale for choosing this theory.

Please read the following chapter in your text:    An Introduction to Human Services Edition: 9th (2018) Author: McClam, Woodside Publisher: Cengage Learning Book ISBN: 978-1337567176

Chapter 9: Working within the System

In Chapter 9, you will learn about some of the key elements of the agency environment in human services, including challenges in day-to-day human services. Chapter 9 will introduce you to promoting change through client advocacy and community organizing.

Web Resources

Visit the link below and select a video to watch on self-care:

TED: The importance of self-care. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/playlists/299/the_importance_of_self_care