o slow progress regarding custody goals. These impressions appear to be more of an influence than his positive emotional displays toward his daughter or his functioning psychological ability as demonstrated by his consistent and appropriate efforts to regain a relationship and parental rights regarding his daughter.
2. Assess Patrick's person-in-environment system. What systems in his environment have relevance for his situation? What transactions are problematic, and what transactions are resources? What are the potential target systems in this case example?
In Patrick's case, since it is reported that his parents are supportive, this relevant system needs to be explored with regard to the provision of adequate child care while Patrick works full time. Additional information regarding his peers is needed to further determine his available resources and support system. Vocational assistance is needed to assist Patrick in obtaining full time employment, yet his PACT worker has failed to note this goal. The PACT worker appears to be biased against Patrick and this transaction is pr
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