Act Home Community Visit (S): Questions At Social Security Office

The subject (Marla) is a 42 year old female who is seeking help from the mental health clinic for a variety of symptoms which the subject believes is causing her distress. These symptoms include: trouble sleeping, feeling jumpy all of the time, and an in ability to concentrate. The subject, whose complaint is a decreased performance at work, feels these symptoms to be the cause. It is apparent that a concern for the subject’s employment has prompted her to seek help for these issues.

On this date worker made an unannounced visit to the residence of Mr. Lawson Lovett, for the purpose of linking Mr. Bobby Lovett with VA nursing home application and information. When worker arrived, Mr. Bobby Lovett was cutting grass. Before worker could exit vehicle Mr. Bobby Lovett came to worker's car. Worker exited the vehicle and explained the reason for her visit. When worker gave Mr. Bobby Lovett the nursing home application he gave it back to worker and asked worker if she could help him fill out application because he did not have much education. Worker explained to Mr. Bobby Lovett she would assist with the application. However, he would need to gather documentation and sign application for Mr. Lawson Lovett since he was POA. Mr. Lovett gave worker his number and told her to call, they would set up a time to fill out

The writer transport the consumer from Common Ground to her home in Brownstown. The consumer did not want to stay at Common Ground because she want to save her marriage. The consumer report that her sister was recently diagnosis with cancer and died about three week ago and she took her sister death really hard. The consumer admit to drinking and doing a lot of yelling at her husband. The consumer states that she was really close to her sister and her death came as a surprise to the family. The consumer states that she lost her mom and dad a few years ago and her sister the only real family she had left. The writer did advise the consumer to follow up with her outpatient provider to see if they offer grief and loss therapy groups. The consumer

Veteran stated he has noticed a change in his psychological well-being for the duration of the last two years.Veteran displayed poor insight regarding his psychological well-being. On more than one occurrence Veteran stated "Something is going on within my head." Veteran could not describe if the occurrences he was experiencing were psychological,or physical at this

Being able to form a diagnosis properly for a client is a process that is wide-ranging and broad. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013) supports recommendations and standards for identifying a diagnosis for a client. The procedure of diagnosing is more than skimming for symptoms in the DSM; one must assess, interview and identify issues, as well as refer to the DSM for a diagnosis.

Risk assessment, case cost>$25,000.00 The current VRC has worked this case since May 2016. The consumer has attended college for four years; in 2016, he obtained a BA degree. He receives a tuition waiver because he is deaf. TWC has provided assistance with textbook, room and board, and interpreter services. Based on the financial information reported on RHW, the consumer is above BLR by $1,069.84, his parents claim him as a dependent. In 2013, VRC obtained AM approval to waive a portion of the consumer's contribution into the cost of services, but consumer's financial information has not been reevaluated. Policy requires that the financial information be updated at least annually . Case note dated 7/26/2013, says that consumer's mother

Adult SSI recipients who were former child recipients continued to face the same challenges experienced as children. In 2013, it was reported in the GPO report that 60% of youth who receive SSI also receive SSI benefits as adults. Of those who were re-determined using more stringent adult SSI criteria, under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, one-fourth return within four years. Young adult recipients age 19-23 receiving SSI payments, continued to experience low educational attainment, low employment rates, low post-secondary enrollment, low vocational rehabilitation enrollment, and higher arrest rates.

QMHP called the client to informed her that she is not eligible for case management due to (1) living in Independence and (1) has inactive Medicaid. QMHP informed Ms. Anderson that she could receive services at Swope as an outpatient. Ms. Anderson asked if she could get her medications and other services (Imani House, vision, dental) without having Medicaid. QMHP told Ms. Anderson that she could. Ms. Anderson stated she will apply for her Medicaid. QMHP apologized to Ms. Anderson two times because at the intake, QMHP had informed Ms. Anderson that he was eligible for CSS. QMHP told Ms. Anderson that after she her Medicaid is active, she could request for a CSS. QMHP thanked Ms. Anderson for her understanding and hang up the

When a consumer walks into a store they know what products they want to buy,

List and briefly describe three different valid reasons why a client may present with self-unfavorable reporting of psychopathology. (~1 paragraph, 6 points)

(S): Writer met with the consumer on Monday, 12/11/17 at Goodwill Clubhouse. The consumer report being a little upset today due to a conflict with another consumer at to clubhouse. The writer discuss with the consumer about her coping skills and advise the consumer to not to start an argument with the consumer. The writer inform the consumer to let Goodwill Clubhouse staff know what is going on before it escalate. The writer also spoke to the consumer about her behavior and not following the rules regarding computer use. The consumer states I will not talk to her anymore because “I don’t know what wrong with her today or why she has a problem with me. The consumer denied any sleep and appetite.

CBT is defined as a form of mental health based counseling, focusing on errors of cognition and perception. It usually involves a limited number of individual outpatient sessions (Park et al., 2013). This form of therapy, “helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking, so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way,” (“Cognitive behavioral therapy”, 2014, para. 1).

The main goal of CBT is to help individuals and families cope with their problems by changing their maladaptive thinking and behavior patterns and improve their moods (Blackburn et al, 1981). Intervention is driven by working hypotheses (formulations) developed jointly by patient, his/her family and therapist from the assessment information. Change is brought about by a variety of possible interventions, including the practice of new behaviors, analysis of faulty thinking patterns, and learning more adaptive and rational self-talk skills. (Hawton, Salkovskis, Kirk, and Clark, 1989).

“The goal of CBT is to teach clients how to separate the evaluation of their behaviour from the evaluation of themselves and how to accept themselves in spite of imperfections” (Corey, 2009, p. 279). In CBT the clients are expected to change their current behaviour (normally full of automatic thoughts) to a more rational way of thinking. The clinician will challenge the client’s behaviour in order for the client to understand his or her behaviour and get alternatives to change his/her behaviour. When using CBT, the client’s behaviour changes when they are aware of the abnormal behaviour. This approach allows the client to focus on improving his/her wellbeing. This enhances the client’s awareness of an existing issue and that changes are necessary. The client will develop new coping skills to deal with the situation and develop a new way of thinking from negative (automatic thoughts) to positive (more realistic thoughts). Initially the client may not recognise that a problem exists, but through this process will get

Did you read one of the readers comment? “This reader wanted more [indepth] analysis of CBT in practice and in your development as a person and a therapist.” I am a current student and have not yet practice, how to I able to develop an ‘indepth’ analysis as a person and a therapist??? I am still deciding an appropriate theory (s) and would know such in-depth analysis until I at-least participate in the Practicum world—certainly not at the moment. By the way, such reader believes ‘indepth’ is one word. A few licensed mental health colleagues that I have consulted my Portfolio at my work believe otherwise. I will go with their interpretations.