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PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

Psychosocial Assessment Report

Participant: Jake Deyes, D.O.B: 23rd January 1992

Prepared by

Genesis Maduro, Social Worker

Date: 13th April 2018

1. Participant Information

- Name : Jake Deyes

- Age : 26 years
- Date of Birth : 23rd January 1992
- Address : Caya Strea 84 A, San Nicolas
- Tel. No. : 5904471
- Email Address : JakeDeyes@gmail.com
- Next of Kin : Zoella Croes (Mother)
- Sex/ Gender : Male
- Religion : Christian
- Union Status : Single
- Occupation : Collector at Deurwaarde Roos
- Nationality : Dutch
- Ethnicity : White

2. Reason for Referral

Participant, Jake Deyes voluntarily came to Newer Balance Counseling Center due to
various concerns he has as regards to his aggressive and brutal behavior towards his
partner and family. Jake Deyes is aware of his aggressive behavior and is seeking
guidance to improve the quality of his life

3. Presenting Concerns/ Challenges

For the past two years participant, Jake Deyes has not been able to control his anger.

Jake explains that he has this uncontrollable anger inside of him and that even the

minor things will upset for example if his children leave the door of the fridge open

by mistake he will start screaming and shouting uncontrollably. His aggressive

behavior has gotten to a certain point where he hit his partner Naomi Geerman three

weeks ago causing them to separate from each other. Jake mentions that there is not a

day that goes by that he does not feel stressed or in a bad mood. Jake is well aware
that what he has done to his partner Naomi was unacceptable and has come to realize

that something is wrong with him and that he needs and wants guidance. Jake wants

to be able to control his anger and fears that his behavior would get worse. Jake wants

to be a better father for his children and wants to be good and loving towards his

partner Naomi. He wants to be together as a family again with his partner Naomi

Geerman and daughter Amahlia Deyes. Most importantly, he wants to be able to have

inner peace, balance, he wants to feel happy and understand what makes him feel the

way he is currently feeling.

4. Family History

Participant, Jake Deyes currently lives with his Mother, Zoella Croes, sister Jessica

Deyes, stepfather Giovanni Croes and his parental grandfather Richard Deyes.

Richard Deyes owns the house that they are currently living in. Jake’s father Alex

Deyes rents the apartment in the backyard of the house where he lives with his wife,

Rosalba Deyes and daughter Alexandra Deyes (step sister of Jake and Jessica). Jake is

the first child to father Alex Deyes and mother Zoella Croes the second child is

Jessica Deyes whom is currently 18 years old. When Alex Deyes got remarried to

Rosalba Deyes, Alexandra Deyes was born now 12 years old. The relationship

between Jake and his Mother is a good one he loves his mother but due to his

temperament their relationship often times get complex.

The relationship between Jake and his father is good but they do not share a

close bond with each other. Jake is very distant with his stepfather and stepmother he

does not share a relationship with them. Jake has a close bond with his sister but just

like his mother his temperament brings uneasiness to their relationship and Jake is not

very close to his stepsister. Jakes explains that every house member is usually busy
minding his or her own business. Participant Jake Deyes has two children. Jared

Deyes who is currently six years was born when Jake Deyes was Together with ex

girlfriend Cindy Tromp. The relationship between Cindy Tromp and Jake Deyes was

a toxic due to Jake’s behavior and Cindy decided to end it. The relationship did not

end well. Cindy Tromp tried to take the custody of Jared away from Jake, because

Jake found a new girlfriend, which was Naomi Geerman.

The result of this situation ended well because both Cindy and Jake agreed

that it would be best for their child Jake to have a close bond with both of his parents

even though they are not together. Jake’s second child with Naomi Geerman is

Ahmalia Deyes and she is currently three years old. Jake shares a close bond with

both of his children. He is the one in charge to pick up Jared everyday from school

and take him to his after school activities. Jake has the custody of Jared every

weekend and he spends quality time with him for example they go the beach, the

movies and they usually build lego’s together. Three-year-old Amahlia has lived since

her birth with both Jake Deyes and mother Naomi Geerman. It wasn’t until three

weeks ago that Naomi separated from Jake Deyes due to the accident. Jake mentions

that he loves his daughter a lot and wants to reunite with her. Naomi takes Amahlia to

see his father two times a week, but according to Jake she does not want to move back

in the house until Jake changes his behavior.

5. Educational History

Participant, Jake Deyes has never had an issue with or at school up until he finished

his MAVO. Jake first went to Jacinta Kleuter School kindergarten, later he went to

Pius X School Elementary and then he graduated Mon Plaisir College Mavo (2007).

Jake appears to be intelligent very high intelligence. He always received high grades
and never failed a class. His favorite subjects at school were Math, Chemistry,

Physics and Biology. Jake is a fast learner and was never suspended from school.

After graduating from MAVO Jake went to AVOND HAVO Colegio (High School).

After failing year 1 of Avond Havo three times he decided to drop out and started to

work at a Law Firm. Jake mentioned that he did not fail because he found high school

to be difficult he just got demotivated and did not wanted to attend high school

anymore. During his years at the Avond Havo Jake started experimenting with drugs

(Marijuana), skipping school or just went to school to hang outside and play dominoes

with his friends.

6. Employment/ Work History

Participant, Jake Deyes started working when he was 18 years old at the Law Firm

Lopez Law as a secretary. Lopez Law employed him for eight years. He just recently

landed a position as a collector at Deurwaarde Roos (Debt collector) and has been

employed there for almost three months.

7. General Health/ Medical Conditions

Participant Jake Deyes was a premature baby. Right after he was born he had to stay

two weeks at the hospital under observations. However, after that he never

experienced any serious illnesses and was never hospitalized again. Jake is in good

physical health.

8. Substance Use/ Abuse/ Dependency

Participant Jake Deyes explains that during his high school years he was a chronic

smoker of marijuana and really depended on it. However, as he grew up he started

smoking it occasionally. Jake mentioned that he is pro marijuana because he believes

it is a healing plant and it does not cause harm to nobody.

9. Domestic Violence and Child Abuse

Participant Jake Deyes has never experienced domestic violence in his family and was

never abused. However, he did mention that his father was always working and

almost never home while he was growing up, and that most of his days he would

spend at his maternal grandmother. Jake also mentioned that his father was always

strict with him and never really showed emotions or embraced him. His father taught

him to never cry because ‘’ boys don’t cry’’ and that he needs to be bold, strong and

do everything manly.

10. Psychiatric History

Participant Jake Deyes has no previous psychiatric history.

11. Criminal and Legal History

Participant Jake Deyes has neither Criminal nor Legal history.

12. History of Loss

The first experience with loss/ separation that participant Jake Deyes had was the

divorce of his biological parents when he was 9 years old. It was devastating news for

him that his father was cheating on his mother with a sex worker from San Nicolas
and then to later find out that his father was getting married to that same women

whom is (Rosalba Deyes). This situation made him really angry and sad and it did not

go away for years. Jake can still remember that his biggest wish while growing up

was for his parents to get back together. Participant Jake Deyes second experience

with loss was when his maternal grandmother died. Jake was 21 years old. This loss

really took a toll on Jake. Jake explains that the loss of his grandmother was really

hard for him to manage because his grandmother was like a second mother to him.

His grandmother was the person that brought him up, most of his days he would

spend with his grandmother. He says that there is nobody in this world that can take

his grandmother’s place and there is not a single day that goes by that he does not

think about his grandmother. Participant Jake Deyes also experienced a brief

loss/separation at 23 years old. His ex girlfriend Cindy Tromp went to study abroad in

The Netherlands and went with his son who was then three years old, this separation

broke Jake’s heart but after 7/8 months the mother and Jared came back to Aruba and

he was reunited with his son.

13. Multi cultural and Diversity Factors

Participant Jake Deyes is a white Aruban male. He grew up in Aruba and has lived all

his life in Aruba. Jake explains that he never experienced discrimination in any form.

He only had his ups and downs with religion. Jake was brought up in a Roman

Catholic house, but religion was not of importance. When his parents got divorced, he

together with his mom started to attend a Christian Church in Dakota. As the months

went by they started to attend the church less. Afterwards they stopped attending the

church because his mother did not feel like going to the church anymore. He mentions

that right now he is trying to restore his faith in God and that he believes in God.
14. Strengths, Resilience and Resources

Strengths: Participant Jake Deyes has a positive outlook on life, self

-determination, intelligent, he is able to self reflect, confident, he is a man of faith, he

has good communication skills and is not shy to open up. Jake is an athletic person he

won a lot of championships playing paintball and bowling. He has scuba diving

certifications, he is a fast learner and according to him he is in good physical health.

Resources: Participant Jake Deyes owns a car, he owns a room and bathroom in

their house, he has a three year old daughter and a six year old son, he has friends,

family members that supports him and has a good job which means he has a steady

flow of income to meet his needs.

Resilience: Despite all the challenges that Participant Jake has experienced through

out his life, he was always able to get through them. He dropped out of high school

but managed to land good jobs and preforms well at them. The divorce of his parents

was a tough for him but he did not lose complete contact with his parents and wants to

better the relationship between them. After breaking up with her ex- girlfriend Cindy

he kept a good relationship with her for the sake of their son. When his son went to

the Netherlands he tried to face time and call him everyday in order to cope with the

situation and maintain a strong bond with his son. Losing his grandmother was hard

but he finds comfort knowing that his grandmother is with God and is looking after

him.

15. Counselor’s Clinical Impression (Diagnostic/ Assessment

Summary)
Assessing participant Jake Deyes Psychosocial Assessment I can conclude that the

root of his aggressive behavior is the many challenges he faced while growing up

mainly the divorce of his biological parents he experienced when he was 9 years old.

His parents never had a conversation with him explaining him why they were getting

divorced. It was never addressed to him. The anger and sadness he felt while growing

up never truly went away he kept it bottled up inside and this can be because he was

taught by his father to not show emotions to be ‘’ Manly’ ‘and that ‘’boys don’t cry’’.

Participant Jake Deyes was brought up with the ‘’Macho mentality’’ which in terms

hampered him in showing his concerns and feelings towards the divorce of his

parents. Jake never had the chance to express his feelings towards this situation and

never experienced closure towards this chapter of his life, which in terms affected him

in the long term in the form of behavioral problem: stress, anger, uneasiness and

depression. It can also be the cause why Jake dropped out of high school and started

to experiment with drugs in order to confront his feelings. This was his coping

mechanism in his teens. This also explains the troublesome relationships he has with

his family members. The death of his grandmother who he loved dearly could be the

cause why his behavioral problems are getting worse, because he has nobody else to

run to whom he truly can trust and can truly understand him. However, participant

Jake Deyes is ready and willing for guidance and he recognizes that he has behavioral

challenges. Looking at participant Jake Deyes concerns and challenges I thought it

would be essential to use the Family Systems Therapy because this theory views the

family as an emotional unit and using systems thinking I would be able to describe the

complex interactions in this unit causing his behavioral problems because in the case

of Jake we are talking about an emotional cut off due to unresolved emotional issues

experienced by the divorce. I will also use the Strengths based approaches in order to
empower Jake for further positive development and growth. We will explore his

strengths, abilities, resources and accomplishments in order to seek possible good

coping mechanism in terms of prevention. Using the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

we will address participant Jake’s aggressive behavior by using techniques to unravel

his negative reactions and learn new, positive emotional and behavioral response to

challenging situations.

16. General recommendations for intervention and prevention

1.Using the Family Systems Theory, I will construct a Genogram with Jake in order to

get insight on the impact of his family relationships (maternal grandmother and

divorce of his parents) may be responsible for his emotions and behaviors and

unresolved anger.

2. Using mindfulness practices to guide him towards becoming self-aware and using

deep diaphragmatic breathing.

3.Have Jake to complete a strengths Test to acknowledge his strengths, resilience and

using the theory of Cognitive Behavior to affirm is his strengths.

4. A private counseling session with Jake’s Father Alex Deyes and Jake so he can

express himself and bring closure towards the divorce. In order to better their

relationship.

5. A private counseling session with Jake and his mother Zoella Croes so he can

express himself and bring closure towards the divorce. In order to better their

relationship.

6. A counseling session with both Jake’s biological parents and Jake to determine how

the private sessions has intermediate in to bettering their relationship.

7. Participant Jake Deyes will receive a Journal in which he will record his feelings

and moods during the period of counseling.

8. Acceptance and Forgiveness by making a forgiveness letters to both of his parents.

Conclusion/ Reflection

Writing this psychosocial assessment for participant Jake Deyes has broaden my

knowledge in to how I should conduct a professional assessment with my future

participants and how to write an effective report. It has also helped me to discover my

form of writing/ taking notes of a participant during an intake interview. Moreover, it

has given me a deeper insight in to how I can integrate theories such as the ‘’

Strengths perspective and the ‘’ Cognitive Behavioral Theory’’ to participants who

has developed an aggressive behavior due to unresolved emotions because of

childhood experiences with divorce. This assignment also gave me the opportunity to

acquire different Core Competencies. CC1: Critically engage assess, intervene and

evaluate social and human problems within a development perspective at multiple

levels (level 2) sat at the core of this assignment. Indicator 2.1: collect, organize and

interpret participant’s data. I was able to acquire this indicator by learning how to

professionally collect information of my participant Jake Deyes and conduct the

psychosocial assessment. Indicator 2.4: develop mutually agreed evidence based

intervention plans with goals, objectives and desired outcomes with participant

populations. I have adhere this indicator by identifying Jake’s concerns and goals that

he wanted to achieve, and facilitating him with the most effective counseling and

social work theories techniques in order to enhance his further development.

Indicator 2.5: apply effective interviewing and counseling skills techniques. Through

asking effective and relevant interviewing questions about Jake’s childhood,

background and assisting him in to telling his story of his life I was able to identify

his challenge in order to apply an appropriate intervention plan and was able to collect

all the information necessary to conduct an effective intake interview. Indicator 2.6:

show empathy and non-judgmental attitude when engaging participants. By

approaching Jake with a positive, supportive and non-judgemental attitude I was able

to build the trust between us in order to seek and identify the root of the challenges he

is facing. Furthermore, this psychosocial assessment will guide me with the making of

my counseling video. It will provide me with all the necessary information of my

participant Jake Deyes. The challenges he is currently facing, the root and cause of the

challenges and what he would want to achieve with the counseling sessions. It also

facilitates me with the information that I would need to make the most effective

intervention plan for my participant Jake Deyes. Making this assessment was a

stepping-stone in to how I can further better my intake interviews for year three and

year for and for my future career as a social worker.