Tyerieck, 23 years old

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Tyerieck is a young man who has recently transitioned into foster care and is still coping with his new setting. He has expressed a desire to "Do Better" when discussions of his behaviors come up, and admits that he is still struggling with being displaced and away from his biological family. Throughout his struggles he is able to present his aspirations of becoming a game developer and cites that he had relied on video games as a better coping skill for him. He has had some challenges but continues to have more good days than bad days. He acknowledges that he is still learning to be a part of a regular family and has expressed a commitment to working with his clinical team to fulfill his long and short-term goals.

Tyerieck has a passion for playing video games and seeks to use video games as a coping skill instead of reacting negatively. He has expressed a desire to continue his current passion of playing on-line video games and has expressed a Christmas Wish of receiving an animated video game. Tyerieck has sought to engage in age appropriate activities and views video games as an means to cope with his emotions and feelings.