Substance Abuse Case Study

Twenty-two years ago I was born in a small town in Central Kansas. At the time, my father worked in a youth correctional facility, my mother was a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines (TWA), and my brother was a few months shy of turning seven. Shortly after my first year, my parents separated. Due to the court ruling, I lived with my mother and had visitation throughout the week with my father. I do not remember much of my early childhood but I ’m told I was a cheerful, inquisitive, and gave my parents gray hair from being such a fearless toddler.
One of my first and favorite memories as a child is swimming with my father. During my time with him in the summer, we would spend entire afternoons at the local pool. I was an active child …show more content…
It became evident to me that many individuals in treatment centers where I interned were experiencing complex problems that led to their drug addiction. They were suffering from emotional pain. With every individual I spoke to, I heard continuous recounts of childhood abuse, emotional abuse, failed relationships, and the grievance of loved ones. It is my belief that an effective way to treat their emotional turmoil is to address what happens in their relationships. By guiding and working with individuals to strengthen relationships and providing therapeutic support to resolve past traumas, we allow clients to lead a life of …show more content…
I am certainly a highly motivated individual. I enjoy learning different perspectives on various areas of development and theories pertaining to my field of study.
A Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy will help me meet my educational and career goals by providing me with exceptional skills and knowledge in the family counseling field. I will use the degree to bring me closer to my goal of practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist. After I graduate, I plan to obtain my LMFT license and work as a therapist specializing in trauma. It is my goal to work in an agency setting after obtaining my Master’s degree. It is a dream of mine to eventually own a private practice in Marriage and Family Therapy and earn my Doctoral degree.
I am particularly interested in researching factors contributing to resilience, effects of trauma and trauma treatment, and family dynamics regarding divorce and mental health.
I am confident that further education and experience will assist me in meeting my goals of becoming a competent, passionate, and educated

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Substance Abuse: A Case Study