Warped Self-Images: FSI Case

Unloading Baggage
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Unloading Baggage
Working With a Family Member
There are some memories and thoughts we carry that inevitably bear drastic implications in our daily lives. These thoughts and memories prevent us from engaging freely in social circles. More often than not, we bear inhibitions that are deeply entrenched, making us feel inferior and of little or no value. Having such convictions tends to make us walk with a chip on our shoulders besides holding us back (Dahlman, n.d.). As such, some of us end up being reclusive while others may gravitate toward anti-social behaviors forget their misgivings, or get even. As such, I believe that clearing out some of the old issues can be integral in helping us make a clearer assessment of ourselves. Without some of these negative thoughts and memories, we can get to think positively about ourselves.
I would work with one of the teenagers who live with their grandmother. The family has been through a traumatic period after being kicked out of the house they were living in. They stared in the face the possibility of living in the streets until FSI kicked in and saved them from their plight. The teenager must be laden with old issues such as losing their parents while still so young. They must also have felt hopeless and confused after being kicked out of their home. I would train them to overcome those overwhelming thoughts through a process known as de-fusion (McKay & Fanning, 2016). This is a strategy that will help them to let go of the most upsetting thoughts instead of fusing with them.
Perceiving Strengths
I would train the teenager to assess their strengths and weaknesses. One of the ways that I would recommend to use to conduct such an assessment is the self-concept inventory (McKay & Fanning, 2016). In this approach, I would ask them to list down as many words and phrases to describe themself. Some of the things I would encourage them...