Case Study Mother : Siobhan Walsh – Aged 37 Father: Carl Walsh -…

Question Answered step-by-step Case Study Mother : Siobhan Walsh – Aged 37 Father: Carl Walsh -… Case Study Mother : Siobhan Walsh – Aged 37Father: Carl Walsh  – Aged 45 Children:       Dean Walsh  – aged 10 attending Oakwood primary SchoolAdam Walsh – aged 8 attending Oakwood primary SchoolGrandmother  Joan Anderson (65) Siobhan and Carl Walsh have been married for 12 years and they have two boys. Carl was previously married but did not have children with his first wife.  Carl grew up in a violent family and in his youth, he was involved in criminal behaviour as well as drug and alcohol misuse. He says that this caused the break-up of his first marriage. In his late twenties, Carl got a forestry job that he loved with an employer who was supportive and understanding. He gradually managed to get sober and undertook training in this line of work. When Carl met Siobhan he had been sober for 8 years. When the children were young Carl was made unemployed. Without his job he quickly became morose and despondent staying in the bedroom or going for long walks. He reconnected with family and friends from his earlier life and he started drinking heavily. When drunk Carl was a different person. Siobhan witnessed a level of anger and hatred that she had not seen in Carl before. One minute he would be laughing and singing and the next shouting and swearing. The couple tried to hide these problems from the children but as things deteriorated they found they were increasingly fighting in front of them. Carl became paranoid that Siobhan would leave him. He promised to get another job and sort himself out. He cried and pleaded but he also shouted at her, threatened her and threatened to harm himself. In school, the staff began to notice a change in the boys. Adam told his teacher about the problems at home and said he was scared someone would get hurt. Dean became very quiet, he lost interest in his schoolwork and he started getting into fights.  Two weeks ago during an argument, Siobhan locked Carl out of the house. He initially left but returned very drunk. Carl stood in the street and demanded to see his children. When Siobhan refused, Carl threw a garden ornament through the front window and tried to climb into the house. Neighbours called the police who arrived quickly and arrested Carl. Siobhan took the two boys and moved in with her mother. Carl remains at the family home. He regularly rings Siobhan in an effort to make up but she says that he is usually drunk and his mood is unpredictable. Siobhan does not believe that Carl would deliberately hurt her or the boys but she feels his behaviour is causing them fear and distress. Carl says that he has a right to see his children and he will take it to the courts if necessary. Siobhan does not object to contact but she cannot be sure that Carl will be sober and behave appropriately. She is worried that Carl may try to get access to the children at school. The two boys have enjoyed staying at their granny Joan’s but they are starting to miss their real home. Joan’s house is cramped and they are sleeping on airbeds in the living room. Dean in particular misses his father and worries about his wellbeing. Adam has become very anxious, often crying and seeking his mother’s reassurance. The children’s toys, clothes and video games are still at the family home. Siobhan has tried to explain the situation to the boys. She has told them that their dad is sick and things will be better once he gets help. Privately she does not believe that Carl will seek help and she is worried that further decline could result in him getting into serious trouble. The school have been very supportive but she is concerned that Carl’s behaviour might impact on her job. She is wondering if it might be possible to return to the family home to sort things out. Her mum has offered to facilitate some sort of contact arrangement if the wellbeing of the children can be assured.      Use your professional judgement to suggest a level of need based on the UNOCINI thresholds of need model explaining your rationale.           Psychology Social Science Social Psychology Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)