NIU Humanities Applying Ecological Theory Worksheet

Scenario Application Assignment 1
Scenario: Janice is a single 25 year old veteran who just returned from serving for one year in Afghanistan.
She is having trouble finding a job and is struggling to support herself. Although Janice wants to work, she
finds it difficult because of the depressed economy in her town, her lack of job skills and several health
problems. Among other symptoms, Janice suffers from severe migraine headaches and symptoms of PTSD,
and she has trouble sleeping and concentrating. The stress caused by unemployment, by health problems,
and by the experiences she had while serving in the army has caused Janice to wish sometimes that she could
fins a way out and not feel so bad all the time.
Applying Ecological Theory
What might you explore
when assessing Janice
through this lens?
Based on this theory,
what are the potential
causes for her current
challenges?
What are 5 open ended
questions you could ask
Janice to get more
information related to
this approach?
Applying Systems Theory
What might you explore
when assessing Janice
through this lens?
Based on this theory,
what are the potential
causes for her current
challenges?
What are 5 open ended
questions you could ask
Janice to get more
information related to
this approach?
Applying Strengths Perspective
What might you explore
when assessing Janice
through this lens?
Based on this approach,
what are the potential
causes for her current
challenges?
What are 5 open ended
questions you could ask
Janice to get more
information related to
this approach?
Applying Intersectionality/Culture
What might you explore
when assessing Janice
through this lens?
Based on this approach,
what are the potential
causes for her current
challenges?
What are 5 open ended
questions you could ask
Janice to get more
information related to
this approach?

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