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Directions: Read the following case scenario and complete the reflection questions below. Be sure to reference a minimum of two scholarly sources to support your answers.

Janessa is a 15-year-old client in foster care. She currently lives with her older sister, Victoria (29) and her wife Karsen (28). There are no other children in the home at this time. Janessa’s mom is currently incarcerated due to drug use, and her dad is currently unemployed but working to gain custody of Janessa once he can provide for her. They have been in contact throughout her life, but do not see each other often as they live in different states. Janessa has always done well in school but is struggling with motivation and maintaining her grades. She is friendly and has a core group of supportive friends.

Janessa recently confronted her sister, telling her she’s been hearing things she doesn’t believe others can hear. Sometimes she hears little sounds, like creaking in a house, and sometimes she hears voices whispering but can’t make out what they say. She has also been seeing shadows moving around corners and in dim lighting. Victoria is concerned with these symptoms as she has heard other family members talk about an aunt who had similar symptoms and worries about how to effectively support Janessa at this time.

Upon interviewing Janessa and family, you find that her symptoms are beyond your scope of practice. You decide to refer her to another provider but are not sure of best, evidence- based practices that will most effectively treat and support Janessa and her family. Do some research to appropriately refer this client and her family for wraparound services, then fill out the attached questions and referral form.

Question 1: Explain who should be involved in Janessa’s treatment. Justify your reasoning.

Question 2: Based on her clinical presentation, research and explain three modalities that will support the client’s specific symptoms.

Question 3: Consider other types of treatment that may not be based within the healthcare system, but are based more on your intuition or personal/clinical experience. Provide three different resource recommendations that might help support this client and her family.

Question 4: Explain how a treatment team work together to effectively coordinate care for this client, including who would be involved.

References: Cite a minimum of two sources in APA format to complete this assignment. Sources must be:

• Published within the past 5
• Appropriate for the assignment
• Relevant to behavioral health practices.