Ameka Graham Case Study

Ps are member of Ramarley Graham’s estate – Constance Malcolm, mother, Patricia Hartley, grandmother, Chinnor Campbell, minor brother, and Franclot Graham, father. Ps allege that MOS unlawfully stopped and killed Ramarley Graham. Ps state that MOS surrounded their house and the front door was locked. Ps allege that MOS gained entry from the backdoor of the first floor tenant’s apartment and after entering MOS unlocked the front door allowing additional MOS to enter the house. Ps state that MOS went to the second floor apartment, Ramarley Graham’s apartment and kicked the door and entered the apartment with their guns drawn. Ps that Ramarley Graham and Ps Hartley and Campbell were in the hallway and MOS did not identify themselves as police

Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own job role.

Intervention: Ms. Smalls (MHP), Santonias and Ms. Givens (MHS) discussed Santonias complying with the rules of the home. MHP and Santonias had a discussing about his NFL football team as a way to build rapport. MHP requests feedback on possible goals from Santonias and MHS for Individual Plan of Care. MHP, Santonias and MHS discuss and process an incident that happened at the school’s gym.

Review the Communication Competence summary on pages 22–23. Complete the checklist and write a response in three parts that addresses the following using clear headings:

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

In 2003, Terrance Jamar Graham participated in a robbery of a restaurant at the age of 16. On probation for the robbery, Graham pleads guilty in adult court to another robbery and was sentenced to life without parole (Graham v. Florida, 2009). In 1999, at age 13, Lionel Tate beat a 6-year-old girl to death trying to imitate professional wrestling. Tate was tried as an adult and sentenced to life without parole (Tate v. Florida, 1999). In 2000, at age 13, Nathaniel Brazil fatally shot his middle school teacher claiming the gun went off accidentally. Brazil was tried as an adult and sentenced to life without parole (Brazil v. Colorado, 2000). In 1899, U.S. society continually struggled with rehabilitation versus juvenile accountability. It was

1.2 - Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care

During an initial assessment an individual’s ability and communication methods are established. This is done when an individual arrives into care. Everyone involved in the care of this service user is made aware of their needs and preferences regarding communication and any changes are recognised during reviews and shared with the team to ensure the individual’s needs are met.

P: Facilitator and PP met with the client and mother to identify situations and triggers that contribute to the client’s behaviors.

P1 – Explain the role of effective communication and interpersonal interaction in a health and social care context

1.1 Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own role.

Although I had initially feared that I would struggle keeping within the time frame I had set. I managed to keep within it. Also I feel a good therapeutic relationship was being developed throughout the assessment. I provided an internal summary of what had been said during and following the risk assessment. This is important at this stage as the practitioner is ensuring accuracy and showing that they have been attentive in their listening skills thus showing warmth and understanding (Silverman et al, 2006.) An area I feel could be developed is the use of empathy. The use of empathy is one of the building blocks used in building and sustaining a therapeutic relationship. The use of empathy demonstrates to the patient that their thoughts and feelings are a primary concern and empathetic statements are necessary to identify the clients feelings as if they were your own (Rogers, 1957.) Also the use of empathy can help the patient recognise that they have nothing to be ashamed of when dislclaiming personal feelings and statements (Simpson et al,

One way effective communication can help in a social care setting is being able to know what the client likes and needs, this is

Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs.

Healing Paths Counseling. (2013). Five Categories of Ineffective Communication. Retrieved July 6, 2013, from http://www.healingpathcounseling.com/2010/05/25/five-categories-of-ineffective-communication/