Client Participation

Purpose of the group counseling varies from group to group. It can be therapeutic, educational, or helping people to make fundamental changes in their way of thinking, feeling and behaving (Corey, 2004, p. 7). Group counseling/therapy has the advantage of being more effective than individual therapy because, it more closely stimulates social interactions and interpersonal communication patterns than does individual counseling (Kottler, 2004, p. 260). The techniques and strategies use in group counseling are to help resolve members’ interpersonal conflict, promote greater self-awareness and insight, and help them work to eliminate their self-defeating

PO had a moderate level of participation as evidenced by completing the worksheet, and sharing strategies that he could use to cope with high risk situations with other group members. PO actively engaged in role-play on handling unexpected high risk situations. PO states that his sponsor and sober friends help him to make a better choices and decisions. PO was rarely distracted and stayed on the topic throughout the group process. PO had a positive response to treatment.

The client stated that due to his addiction, he would place himself in dangerous situations. The client has been able to identify previously unknown triggers that lead to relapse. For example, the client stated that he would drink large amounts of alcohol because it "wasn’t my drug of choice". The client soon relapsed on his drug of choice. The client stated, "I never thought about why I relapsed before". The client expressed the importance of aftercare to maintain long-term sobriety. The client attends weekly AA/NA and Big Book meetings in the PWC ADC. The client will continue to work on identifying and developing healthy coping skills, learning and building an awareness of triggers, understanding the importance of aftercare, and working on a relapse prevention

Some concerns I have for this client involve the use of drugs, the use of marijuana and cocaine as a “recreational” use. The client is aware that alcohol is a problem but does not see the other type of drugs as a problem; I will like to talk more about the use of this drugs. According to the client history, the suicidal attempts were influenced by the use of drugs.

PROGRESS: Client is working on the right path in order to avoid drugs and alcohol

Proposal: The first step in the rehabilitation process is to make sure that the patient wants and accepts the help that is about to be given. If the patient does not want to be treated, it is doubtful that their personal health is to change. Second step in the procedure is to make sure the patient acknowledges the problem, and does not blame others for their addiction; whether the subject went through a traumatic event caused by another person, and began the use of drugs/alcohol as a method to manage, or tried it from a suggestion of someone else. The sufferer will have to be able to take blame and responsibility for their actions. Once these two steps are accomplished, further treatment can be

The purpose of this paper is to assess a client that is suffering from a substance abuse. The assessment will help determine the client’s treatment plan. By assessing the client it will help for a better understanding of the substance abuse and behaviors attach. There will be recommendation and prevention plans to help the clients and his family with their needs to help with the treatment.

As the consultant for Kudler Fine Foods, it is important to communicate effectively with different members of the organization as contracted to facilitate and implement a new HRIS software system. To make certain a change initiative is successful, it is imperative that the consultant is familiar with the major players, aware of the dynamic of power and leadership in the organization, have a plan for leveraging the existing power structure, and using the appropriate influence tactics as they relate to the changes implemented.

The identified client in this case study is a 35 year old female named Katie. Katie is a wife, mother of two young children, beloved daughter and upcoming professional (Case Study 3). Katie has been battling an addiction to Prescription drugs (pain medication and muscle relaxants).

The client has maked progress, but has not yet achieved the goals articulated in the individual ized treatment plan, The client is currently working on identifying the root cause of his addiction along with identifying his traps and triggers that would result in relapsing. Contiuned treatment at the present level of care is assissed as necessary to permit the client to contiune to work towards this treatment goals

My goal as a Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with concentration alcohol and substance abuse, is to work with clients that are suffering with mental and alcohol and substance abuse. My choice to work with this population because of family, relatives and other people that is suffering with one or both problems and don’t where to turn to for help. My goal is to help who wants to help themselves, what I want to accomplish is for my clients to have a positive outcome of a mentally and sobriety and drug free life if possible. People fact setback specially a person that is recovering addict or alcoholic, one uncontrolled life situation can make them turn to that comfort zone of that drug or alcohol whatever they think help them cope

The client's presenting problem is his drug use and how it has affected his life negatively. " I am not able to be with my kids, family, mother (because the client is constantly in and out of jail). When I am using, it affects everyone close to me. It hinders me from my work. I want to help kids using heroin and I cannot do that if I am using."

Using the case study provided at the end of the module identify and explain the client’s issues and devise a course of treatment for him, taking into account any ethical issues.

Client’s unique spot in the world includes being an addict and suffering from the disease of addiction. The client

The PLDP is designed for leaders that are within Mississippi Action for Progress that consist of the Human Resource Department, Region 8 supervisor, Yazoo Center Director and Assistant Director. Those group of people decides what is best for employees and who gets hired and terminated. According to Proverbs 12:1 (NIV), “He who loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid” and “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers” (Proverbs 11:14, NIV). Getting these leaders to use the PLDP to improve valuing their employees and effectively selecting employees can improve the organization but without change failure can occur.