Maxine Case Application Paper

If there is risk of harm to self and others than it is the clinician’s duty of care to disclose it. Thorough and systematic evaluation of risk for suicide and self harm is imperative for safety planning and decision making for treatment. Harm minimisation responses must be specific to the client’s unmet needs. It is important to educate the client about online help forums in case of emergency and for later support. Liaison with other health practitioners and follow-up are part of management plans. If the clinician sees the need for referral than that must be addressed with the client’s consent.

A mentally ill teenage named Jessica Roger was born to Joan and Kevin Roger. As a young girl Roger’s mother was verbally abusive to her and her sister, she even went as far as trying to kill her husband. When little Roger was about eleven years old her mother left them with their alcoholic father. Roger ended up in prison for biting her sister and other acts because of her disorder, eventually she committed suicide while serving her time in a place where she just didn't belong. Although her mother showed remorse after her death and said, “she accepts blame, maybe too much, for what happened to her Jet”. On the other hand her father was unapologetic for his drinking “I still drink. It’s legal”. Roger sent her parents countless letter of how she was feeling but they didn’t do anything until after her death. Are you wonder how a mentally ill sixteen year old girl ends up on prison?

An act to amend Virginia code 20-124 paragraph two, point three and subsection F of 63.2-1202 in regards to subsection A of 18.2-61 to apply not only to convicted persons but also to an accused person when there is clear and convincing evidence of rape (Definitions; Megison; Rape; Parental, or agency, consent required; exceptions).

Met with PO for 30 minutes individule session. The session was focused on reviewing treatment progress and discuss continuing care plan.

Area of Concern #1: In several case files, and across local offices, the federal review team noted instances of data entry that took place two months or longer after the actual activity.

When mental health counselor’s work at outpatient mental health facilities; it is inevitable they will work with numerous clients who have multiple issues with multiple diagnosis. It is also favorable to say that mental health counselors wear many hats when working with their clients who can experience different crisis on a day to day basis.

Summary: Alfred Griffin is a 69-year-old male who was referred to MRS by Sterling Hearing Center. A comprehensive orientation was provided in the office on 8/3/17, to Alfred and his wife Robin. During the meeting this counselor reviewed agency services; the employment purpose of MRS programming; that an employment outcome shall be in an integrated setting; eligibility criteria; services available through MRS and the statewide workforce investment system; the individualized nature of the program; the requirement to use other sources of funds before MRS can pay for services; how the applicant will be involved in making informed choices regarding their rehabilitation program; customer contribution; the agency’s order of selection for

My family and friends don’t quite understand my motivations to become a mental health counselor. Personally, I can think of nothing more rewarding than helping people through dark times and giving hope for a brighter future. Deep down, I’m an idealist with enough life experience to pepper my expectations. There are countless possible research topics within the mental health field, but I’ve recently developed a deep appreciation of suicide prevention since volunteering for the Kern County Mental Health Hotline. I’ve also become acutely aware of the relationship between suicide and mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.

“Catherine” is a 31 year old, divorced female who is currently employed as a receptionist at a local human service organization. Last week, she began a treatment program for alcohol and cocaine dependency. Catherine lives with her 5 year-old daughter, “Joy,” in a home near her place of work. Despite little earnings from her job, she has managed to take care of herself and her daughter without monetary support from Joy’s father. Catherine was married to Joy’s father when she was 25 years old, but they divorced after he started abusing her physically. Joy’s father was an alcoholic, a condition that contributed towards the demise of their marriage. Catherine has not had contact with her former husband since they ended the marriage. Catherine’s mother, a widow, has been of great support. Catherine’s cousins, “Jane” and “Cynthia,” have also been of great help. Catherine stated that Jane and Cynthia, are the only family she feels she can depend on. Catherine is the eldest of four children.

Sarah is a 15 year-old girl from a middle class family. She is one of three children. Her older brother and younger sister spend half their time with their mother, and half their time with their father. Parents have been divorced since Sarah was five. Sarah and her family came to the therapist’s office seeking help with Sarah’s self-harming behaviors and violent, angry outbursts. Sarah’s parents called the police on several occasions because she seemed out of control and as though she might hurt herself or others. Over the past three months, Sarah had been hospitalized, been through two outpatient programs, and had just been released from 30 days at a residential treatment program. While the self-harm had ceased and much

Once this girl started with the drugs, she could not stop. As soon as she tried the first drug, it lead to all of the other drugs and things that she did. Her first time doing the drug was an accident, and she did not know, but she made the wrong choice in continuing to do them. She said it gave her a feeling of belonging and love that she had never felt before. If her parents or her close friends had paid more attention to her, then some of the events that happened would not have happened. Her heavy drug use lead to her runaway from home to the streets, involvement in crime, her prostitution, and her visit to the insane asylum. She found a "best friend" (Chris) - one that would give her drugs - and they decided to runaway and leave their family and friends to start their own shop in San Francisco. They thought they could not handle their parents telling them what is right and what is wrong, but that is what they needed to hear. They were naive in thinking they could live their lives alone without any rules or any authority.

Elizabeth is now seventeen and finishing her junior years of high school; however, Elizabeth is in a juvenile corrections school instead of her usual public school. The past school years have been very rough on Anna and Elizabeth’s relationship. The problems began towards the end of her sophomore year. Elizabeth had a couple of teachers that did not communicate well with IEP team meetings and couldn’t quite understand Elizabeth’s struggle with depression. Elizabeth began falling through the crack of the public school system and felt forgotten so Elizabeth sought out attention another way. Elizabeth's grandparents also decided to buy an RV and travel the states, leaving behind Anna and Elizabeth. Elizabeth's grandparents try and be supportive from a distance, but her recent behavior has pushed them away. Mr. Phil has worked hard to keep Elizabeth on track but without the whole team working together, the planning process is falling apart. Because of this failure, Elizabeth began having trouble with underage drinking and smoking marijuana excessively.

I. Description of subject James is a twenty-year-old white male of Latino origin. He is currently a college student and works in a hospital. He has a history of untreated, undiagnosed mental illness and self-harm in adolescence.

Working in the psychology field you’re not only helping people overcome their problems, you are helping them come to terms to fact that they do have a problem and they can change their thinking and behavior towards it. Also, it is important to speak up and talk about the facts of dealing with a mental disorder and other psychological problems. As well as mention the outcome of untreated disorders and other psychological issues. When speaking out it is extremely important to show the importance in seeking help such as therapy and

In this research paper I will cover the keypoints of Mental Health/ Illness counseling. Which are discussing what a Mental Illness counselor is and what do they do. I will discuss with you the educational requirements for this field of study and licensure levels. As well as evaluating the future of this profession and explain to you why I think I would be a good fit for this profession.