Sonia is 9 years old, and she reports feeling lonely all thetime. She seems to be isolated from her peers and reports feelingdifferent from everyone around her. She says that she does not likethe feeling of being vulnerable and has a hard time opening up toothers. She reports hating school and only wants to stay at homewith her mother. She cries every morning when her mother gets herready for school. She will also cry each time the teacher indicatesthat the next upcoming subject is math. Sonia's parents areconcerned for their daughter and are unable to ask for assistancebecause of a language barrier.
Identify the challenges that the student, family, or individualclient may be experiencing, based on your specialization.
Identify any psychosocial conflicts that may be present and thetransitions related to middle childhood that may be considered.
Choose one theory of personality development and explain howthat theory helps you understand this student's behavior.
Describe specific ways of helping the student, family, orindividual client from your professional perspective.
