Analysis Of Mr. P's Life

Adam K. is a 38 year-old, client, of the Steven A. Cohen Military Clinic at USC. He is an African American, Marine veteran, who served 3 years in the infantry. He currently lives with his wife of 5 years and their 4-year-old son. Adam reported growing up with a single parent, and witnessing domestic violence at young age before his parent’s divorce. He described his childhood as normal but also disclosed getting into a lot trouble and experimenting with drugs, although, he reported currently abstaining from alcohol and illicit drug use.

Ms. Smith is a 30 year old single, Caucasian female referred for a psychosocial assessment by DOC Parole Officer Ward. She reports she was released from prison 2 months ago after a 3 year sentence for attempted escape due to not notifying her probation officer of her address change. Ms. Smith states due to her past substance use history and trauma experience her referral sources ordered counseling to address complex issues related to her emotional and physical well-being.

Mr. Charles’ ability to maintain sobriety and learn a healthy lifestyle of recovery, taking into account that his drug dependence will only continue and possibly increase if untreated. Mr. Charles would benefit from an outpatient treatment program in order to become educated regarding the dangers of substance use/abuse. Mr. Charles will also be able to process his patterns of drug use and learn to recognize triggers that lead to his substance abuse. Mr. Charles will also be able to learn the effects and consequences of substance abuse and how to remain abstinent from drugs. While in group therapy, Mr. Charles will learn appropriate techniques to resist peer pressure to drug use as well as assist him in developing a supportive network to encourage him to maintain abstinence. The intervention would assist to minimize the possibility of Mr. Charles’ drug use from progressing into the late stages of chemical dependency.

Through this course: Offender Rehabilitation (CRJS491), I learned that after understanding and conceptualizing what makes up an individual’s good life, future-oriented secondary goods directed at meeting primary goods in prosocial ways will then be developed in collaboration with the client and then converted into a GLM treatment and intervention plan. Based on this fact, I reiterated to Tony that I would like us to work together in order to find a lasting solution to his sexual issues. I continued to tell him that he needed to be as open minded and down to earth as he could be with me so that we could both find the solution that he needed. I went ahead to further ask him why he really wanted to be famous. Responding, Tony told me the lifestyle he received in his abusive home, especially from his Dad, had contributed immensely to his anti-social behavior.

Within my agency, I meet many different clients who have various levels of problems within their families. Some may need help with their issues that can stem from mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence. One of many clients who have stood out for me over the years is Ms. Davis.

2. The characteristics and backgrounds of the people served by this program are diverse populations, underserved, at-risk adolescents and delinquent juveniles between the ages of 11 and 18 including their families. These individuals lacked resources, were a challenge to help, and appeared unmotivated to change. A common factor these underserved populations held together were upon entrance to social services individuals expressed emotions of anger, hopelessness, and resistance to treatment.

When I observed Kathy Shaw she was having a conversation with an inmate about what his plan was going to be when he got out of jail, I noticed a few skills that she used to engage him. the first skill was she contextualized the situation. Contextualized is viewing the client’s problem from a society or community perspective to skew clients away from blaming themselves (Birkenmaier & Weger, 2017). The way Kathy used this skill is by asking questions about his environment that he lived in and the kind of people he would hang around. Once she got those answers she worked in the idea to the inmate about how it could be the community that he is in that helped his addiction to drugs. From that point, the inmate asked Kathy what her feelings where

The following information was obtained by shadowing interviews and therapy sessions with numerous mental health professionals and the client, John Doe. John Doe is a 46 year-old, newly single, Caucasian male who was recently admitted to Chestnut Ridge Center’s Day Hospital,

Stan is a 35year old male who has been through one divorce. He was court ordered to counseling services due to a DWI and problems with his excessive drinking of alcohol. Currently Stan lives alone and is not in a relationship despite being married before, Stan admits that he is afraid of people his age or older and is particularly afraid of attractive, strong women. Mr. Stan was raised in a hostile family and was the third of four children. He explained that is mother was dominant over his father. He felt his mother treated him the same way how she treated his father and that he was not loved and unwanted in the family. He recalled his mother telling him she wished she never had him. Stan’s parents also made negative comparisons between him and his two older siblings, who were considered perfect and academically skilled, while his younger brother was spoiled. Some of Stan’s childhood memories included his mother’s dominance and constantly nagging at his father who never stood his ground. He also recalled his mother telling him he was her biggest mistake, accusing him of hurting her and demanding that he be a man. He recalled been hurt by these words and crying himself to sleep. Fragile family relationships in Stan’s life tend to make him turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism to feel better about himself and to give him confidence in whatever he pursues. Due to presenting family issues in Stan’s life, the most sensible approach to positive outcomes

Case management services were provided through a meeting at the youth’s home. Present at the meeting were WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo and the youth. WYP Ngo discussed with the youth about how the youth has been doing with his aggression. WYP Ngo gathered information about what triggers the youth. WYP Ngo discussed with the youth about coping strategies. The youth is welling to try these coping strategies. WYP Ngo facilitated a positive environment by role modeling for the youth to take deep breaths. The youth consulted WYP Ngo about substances abuse. WYP Ngo gathered information from the youth and comforted the youth by acknowledging his needs for substance abuse (empowered, happy, and in control). WYP Ngo acknowledged and supported

The group for psychoeducational support groups for the perpetrators of intimate partner violence. The ultimate goal of the group is to ensure that they can manage any anger problems, emotional problems, and drug related problems that may contribute to their behavior (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2014). It should be every group member’s goal that he or she learns techniques to genuinely improve relationships with others. Every group members’ goal should be to be truthful and open about their abusive behaviors towards others and learn alternative ways to interact with others (Corey et al., 2014). In addition, there may also be a need managing the stress from any other contributing factors that may affect abusive behavior (Corey et al., 2014). Group members will be given different outlets to help individuals feel in control over emotions and behaviors. Also, it is the group leader’s goal to make sure that the group member’s take responsibility for their actions and are not solely placing blame on the victims of intimate partner abuse (Corey et al., 2014). Lastly, the group members should develop compassion and empathy towards the individuals that they are around (Corey et al., 2014). This will allow the perpetrators of domestic violence to address any rationalizations that may prevent them from making progress within the group.

HC7: 17 year old male client who was referred into the service by Family Prevention Services. He presented with issues of anti-social behaviour (e.g. breaking into buildings) and violent outbursts. This client had history with the social services and had been in the system since the age of 10, when his behaviour deteriorated and he started to have mood swings. It was disclosed to his social worker that he had been sexually abused and had a poor relationship with his Mother.

Mr. Wallace lacks concrete social support after the death of his mother four years ago. The client relied on his mother for his social support and stated that he only trusted her with his personal information. Currently the client struggles with having healthy relationships with others and relies on his friendships for substance obtainment. The client is attending counseling sessions in order to obtain a better social support system and increase healthy relationships in his life.

When the church started, the disciple were hit with a huge identity crisis. There was the need to preach Jesus to clearly show a sharp demarcation or distinction from Judiasm. At a point they were even going to the temple to “pray” Act 3:1-2. Sometimes too, they used the temple to preach and get converts.

Individuals abused as a child are more likely to turn to substance abuse and violence. Their environment socialized them with violence being the answer to all questions or stressed them out enough to run away as an adolescent, nurtured by gangs where they solve problems with violence (69). Some even confide in strangers where they’d be exposed to drugs and later abuses to cope with stress and mental deficiencies. Frequently they are targeted by perpetrators because their vulnerability makes them easy to manipulate and exploit, allowing them to be victimized again (73).