1 Evaluating Strategies for Enhancing the Well-being of a Child Experiencing Parental Separation: Tylers Case Study. 2 Literature Review. The literature review presents findings from studies investigating methods for helping kids cope with their parent's divorce or separation. Separation can be difficult for communication and conflict resolution within a family, but counseling and therapy can help. Children benefit from having access to both emotional and physical outlets at school. A child's emotional and behavioral changes can be evaluated with the help of the Child Behavior Checklist, as shown by Tyler. These results lend credence to the idea that educational, screening, and preventative measures can improve children's health and happiness during times of family change. Part A: Community Client Care Plan - Assessment and Diagnosis. Assessment using Gordon's Functional Health Patterns. Tyler, age 9, appears to be experiencing emotional distress, which may be related to the rumored separation of his parents. He has become withdrawn, has been having trouble in school, and has trouble communicating because he has overheard conversations about it. Tyler's father and teacher have observed cognitive and communication difficulties, including Tyler's increased consumption of snacks. Recent changes in Tyler's behavior, such as less chatting and fewer social interactions, are likely attributed to less exercise. He risks harming his health and happiness with this choice. In addition, Tyler's family is experiencing stress and tension due to a communication breakdown. The effects of Tyler's family situation on his health should be factored into his care plan (Hanson et al., 2010). Relevant Health Concerns. As a result of hearing his parent's divorce conversation behind their backs, Tyler's mental health has suffered. He has exhibited signs of emotional distress, including a lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities, poor academic performance, and erratic behavior. In addition, he may have started a downward spiral into poor nutrition and health upon 3 returning home and snacking more frequently. Cognitive and communication issues may impede his development (National Institute of Mental Health., 2021). NANDA Nursing Diagnosis. Children exposed to parental conflict, potential separation, and emotional distress may show warning signs of impaired social interaction, including withdrawing from friends, decreasing participation in school activities, and changes in behavior. Young children like Tyler, constantly exposed to their parent's fights, may develop social difficulties, isolation, and emotional distress. Their schoolwork and relationships may suffer as a result of this. A child's ability to communicate with others, including teachers, family members, and friends, can be negatively impacted if exposed to parental conflict. Early intervention is essential to lessen the severity of these consequences and boost their general health (Ladwig et al., 2019). Part B: Community Client Care Plan – Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Primary Health Care Strategies. Tyler and his family can get through this tough time with the help of education, screening, and prevention strategies. Tyler's parents should be aware of separation's proven detrimental effects on children's mental health. Parental conflict can be alleviated and squabbles settled with the help of therapy or counseling for the whole family. Any strategy to aid Tyler and his classmates must include his school. Tyler's mental health and academic progress can be monitored with regular sessions with a school counselor or psychologist. Tyler's mental and emotional health can benefit from participating in sports and other physical activities (Stearns et al., 2019). Preventative Measures. Family counseling and therapy can help ease tension at home, and school-based emotional support programs can help teachers spot and support struggling students. Meeting with school counselors regularly and using screening tools can improve students' mental 4 health and performance in the classroom. Happiness and resilience can also be boosted by encouraging physical activity, such as by playing sports together (Ladwig et al., 2019). Effective Implementation. To effectively implement these strategies, maintain open lines of communication with Tyler's family so that his development can be tracked. Collaborate with the school counselor to ensure Tyler receives the academic and emotional support he needs —Insist that Tyler's parents seek professional assistance for both of them. Let Tyler know he can discuss his problems without fear of repercussions (Howell et al., 2023). Evaluation. According to the suggestions, screening instruments like the CBCL should be used to track Tyler's emotional health and any changes over time. It is also essential to observe how Tyler responds emotionally and cognitively to his parents' open communication with him about the family's situation. Primary prevention can also include checking in on Tyler and his loved ones to see their emotional and mental responses and gauging their response to therapy and counseling. Tyler's academic and emotional development can be tracked to see if his supplementary help has improved his grades and well-being (Howell et al., 2023). In conclusion, Tyler's story shows how crucial it is to attend to a child's mental health, diet, and lines of communication when that child is also dealing with parental conflict and possible separation. Tyler's mental and emotional growth can be bolstered through this trying time with the help of an all-encompassing care plan that includes assessment, education, and preventative measures. 5 References. Howell, J. (2023). Red Band: Reflections on Issues of Violent Content in Film and Television & the Queen’s Anguish: An original screenplay (Doctoral dissertation, Regent University). https://www.proquest.com/openview/d83afc059fb34a540a0e30e12fb9a17f/1?pqorigsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y Hanson, J. L., Chung, M. K., Avants, B. B., Shirtcliff, E. A., Gee, J. C., Davidson, R. J., & Pollak, S. D. (2010). Early stress is associated with alterations in the orbitofrontal cortex: a tensor-based morphometry investigation of brain structure and behavioral risk. Journal of Neuroscience, 30(22), 7466-7472. https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/22/7466.full Ladwig, G. B., Ackley, B. J., & Makic, M. B. F. (2019). Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis E-Book. 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