Dionisio Case Summary

Family: Dionisio is a 17 year old Hispanic male who resides in Clark, NJ with his mother, Sonnia Estremera. When CM first received Dionisio’s case Mrs. Estremera reported that youth has difficulties following household rules. She reports that Dionisio needs reminders to complete basic household chores such as throwing out thrash. It was evident that there was a breakdown in communication between Dionisio and his mother. Since Dionisio has been attending family therapy at Trinitas Child and Adolescent Outpatient Department there has been in improvement in youth and his mother relationship. Due to Dionisio non-complaint behavior at Trinitas Child and Adolescent Outpatient Department he was recommended to attend IOP at High Focus Centers in Cranford. Dionisio and his mother continues to address their family challenges in family therapy at the High Focus Center in Cranford. It appears that both Dionisio and Mrs. Estremera are both invested in family therapy. Mrs. Estremera also reports that Dionisio behavior in the home has improved and she is proud of the progress that he has been making so far.

Action: Dionisio and Mrs. Estremera

He was diagnosed by Rita Torres on 4/25/17 by Rita Torres. Dionisio is not on any medication. Dionisio was receiving therapeutic services through Trinitas Adolescent Outpatient Department. Due to Dionisio’s non-compliant behavior in the program he was recommend to attend an IOP at High Focus Centers in Cranford. On 9/21/17 youth was accepted in to the High Focus Centers in Cranford. He attends group/family therapy Monday, Thursday and Friday 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm and on Wednesday 5 pm to 8:30 pm. At this time Dionisio is compliant with the program rules. He also attends the program every day. Dionisio mention that he likes attending the High Focus Centers program and meeting with his counselor