Carlas Family Case Study

Mood disorders – A Case Study This case study introduces the concept of mood disorders defined as “the elevation or lowering of a person’s mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder: ‘true clinical depression is a mood disorder, which can interfere with everyday life for an extended time’ Also called affective disorder “(Oxford Dictionary Online). In this case Carla is 28 year old Puerto Rican that is having issues dealing with depression, problems in adaptation to a new country, with different

What are the characteristics of the individuals in this case study? Carla, her husband, and their children were all born in a small coastal mining town. Carla’s parents died when she was young and she was left to her older aunt who was illiterate, this lead to a weakening in Carla’s educational ability. Carla is shown to be determined and this is evident through the sole-parenting of her two children from an early age. Carla’s husband sustains a head injury at work but failed to report it or seek

develop bipolar disorder within five years of the initial onset. (p. 10, Johnson, Eva, Johnson, &Walker, 2010). For these reasons, and others less tangible yet important benefits, it is critical that each case is treated carefully, individualized, with a wraparound approach that emphasizes the family model of collaborative care (Nadeau, Rousseau & Measham, 2012; Miller, Blau, Christopher & Jordan, 2012). In fact, the term ‘reclaiming’ can be applied to this work as it emphasizes the ideals of a holistic

appropriately managed. Her provider should have been more of an advocate for her and ensure that she had adequate pain control. By changing the medication due to the parent’s request, Carla now was having severe pain. As a provider, there is an obligation to do no harm and by withholding adequate pain control, there was harm to Carla. The provider should have taken the time to speak with the parent’s about the medications being used, the risks associated with the medications, as well as the expectations for

to the pediatric pain case study from week one in the course, I now have new perspective and insights on the ethical issues that were discussed. In all honesty, when I wrote the assignment back in week one I feel like I had an opinion formed in support of Dr. Brader and was not fully considering the views of Carla’s parents. Although I was trying to write from an unbiased viewpoint, looking back on it now I can tell that I was not yet educated on how to look at a case study from the viewpoint of

In the case study by Ghosh-Ippen, Lieberman, and NCTSN Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma Task Force (2012), Amarika is an 18-month-old girl who witnessed the shooting of her mother Makisha at a neighborhood park. Her mother survived the shooting, but was in the hospital for some time after to recover. Her grandmother, Marlene Lawrence, cared for Amarika. Mrs. Lawrence reported that Amarika was refusing to eat and having difficulty sleeping. This is when the social worker, Carla, was contacted

discussing the extent to which supportive relationships with adults can reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, making references to the case studies of Carla, Denzil and Rafeyia, detailing how such relationships would reduce the risk of abuse for them in particular. A supportive relationship involves the, care and support from those around you such as friends, family and care workers. Supportive relationships affect our health and well-being in a very positive way, having the support from people around

Breast cancer has a negative impact on American society as it has changed the lives of family members, friends, and loved ones through the devastating hardships. In 2013 approximately 232, 340 new cases of breast cancer were found. If the numbers of cases stay the same in a ten year span roughly 2,500,000 people will be diagnosed, unless something is done to prevent or stop this world phenomenon (Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer Prevention). There is no set date when breast cancer started to impact

Introduction I alongside with other radiation therapy students were privileged to hear Carlas’ story from a patient point of view. Her journey through being treated for breast cancer. I could feel a strong sense of conviction in her words. She stayed strong and did not waver when speaking. I was shocked yet amazed at her confidence to tell it so clearly. It was my first time receiving insight from a radiation therapist. This paper will explore the feelings I experienced during and after this time

then typical. I never thought much about what was in front of me as a child, but as I Grew out of that carefree age, so did my perspective of the typical. What I seen as my mothers chicken soup, was more like a fragrant bell. Summoning my family to partake not only of the meal prepared, but also in each others company. Any stress or predicament we may have felt was absent. It was that moment I realized food can give much more then nourishment. One of my fundamental goals is to