You are a child welfare worker and you have been contacted by a local school guidance counselor who has expressed concern that something might be wrong at home. You are informed that shortly after the school year started, Jimmy’s teacher referred him to the guidance counselor, who contacted dad because Jimmy had been behaving oddly in class. Jimmy still doesn’t have friends and is combative with peers. The guidance counselor shares that she is concerned that Jimmy might be depressed or having a hard time at home. At school, Jimmy’s acting apathetic. Jimmy doesn’t seem to care and has told the guidance counselor and teacher repeatedly that it doesn’t bother him if he gets bad grades. You are asked to assess the situation and determine which intervention will help Jimmy while preserving the family, if possible.
Include the following:
Identify the suspected causes of Jimmy’s behaviors.
Explain what the treatment goals are for Jimmy.

Identify an evidence-based intervention to be implemented.
Explain how this intervention will help address Jimmy’s needs.