Mental Health Case Study Discussion Paper

Plan - The counselor Interventions until next review: Client is to continue current level of treatment to fulfill the court requirement. Counselor will work closely with the probation officer to help the client to complete his treatment successfully. Counselor will continue to motivate and educate to address alcohol use disorder and support remission and long-term

PO had no service plan open in this dimension due to participating only one week in treatment. PO reported that he is living with his fiancé and her children at this time. PO reported he is not working due to working increased a level of stress and anxiety into his daily life. PO reported attending AA meeting and communicating with his sponsor regularly. PO will benefit from building and utilizing positive

Walter and Mrs. Stefanie Cardwell, have discontinued their participation in the parental component of the program and expressed that Damanii will be unable to return to live in their home once released from the program. Early in the review period, Ms. Carroll, the Post D Clinician reach out to Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell in hopes resuming family sessions. However, Ms. Carroll reports that Damanii’s parents expressed that they do not desire to resume sessions and reiterated that Damanii will have to find another place to reside. Damanii reports that he has spoken to his mother twice this review period over the telephone, however, the issue of their participation in the program and his transition home has not been discussed. In addition, a review of CJDH visitation records show that Damanii did not received any parental visits this review period.

At this time overall, Jaylen seems to be on target for his age. He has difficulty communicating due to his limited speech disability. He has an IEP in school and is receiving therapy due to his speech delay. He is a vulnerable child as he cannot self-report and depends on his caregivers, but it is seen in the community. He seems to be happy, respectful, and shy. At this time, he does not show serious emotional symptoms requiring intervention or lacks of behavioral control and does not shows self-destructive behaviors that her father is unable to manage.

Mr. Joshua Sledge is a client of MTR Treatment. The client self-referred because of problematic substance use. He has been receiving treatment since February 27, 2017. In order to improve treatment outcomes Mr. Sledge was assessed for possible psychopathology using the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). The PAI was administered in conjunction with clinical and family interview. These assessments were completed on May 18, 2017 and May 22, 2017. Interview and psychometric testing were completed by Michael C. Thompson, MA, LPC, Brooke Martin, MA LPC, LMFT-A and Holley Elam, MA, LPC-Intern.

Counselor met with Pt. for his monthly therapy session. In this session, Pt. discussed his recovery progress, new tx plan and his assignment on Relapse Prevention. Client was upset about not moving on 4/12/12. He asked writer if he was moving forward this week, and writer shared with the Pt. that he needs to keep improving and leave the take home privileges up to staff. Pt shared with writer his Comprehensive relapse prevention plan. Pt. processed roadblocks and barriers that interrupt his recovery plan. He said having cravings t the moment is one of the problems. Pt. reported that he is currently receiving 60 mg of methadone and he thinking about going up. Pt. denied having any mental health issues and no suicidal ideations. Counselor helped Pt. to

Objectives/Progress: Pt. continues to maintain total abstinence and Phase 7 status of the tx program. During the last quarter, Pt. denied any recovery issues or concerns and he is maintaining compliance with all tx criteria and obligations. Pt. has become more open during groups by acknowledging and accepting his chemical dependence; this openness was noted and reinforced. During the last quarter, Pt. provided input of ongoing activities that he is working on at this

I spoke with M. Mateo to reassure that her mental health concerns is a priority for the team at Gateway Foundation. I also share with her the importance of being in compliances with treatment while being hospitalize. That upon her discharge she is to immediately notified us so that she could return to back to the WHO’A treatment facility. She then ask if she could complete West Oaks substance abuse program I informed her that she was stipulated to treatment at WHO’A by her judge, therefore she would have to return back to the facility. Ms. Tubbs witness our conversation.

Counselor met with Pt. for his monthly session. He and writer continued to discuss his relapse prevention plans and when he is moving to Clearwater, FL. Pt. talked about breaking the cycle of addiction and relapsing. Counselor asked Pt. to describe his plans for breaking free from the obsession and triangle of addiction. Pt. mentioned that he can identify depression and physical health as being one of his roadblocks to having a successful recovery. P.t was encouraged to verbalize how he can break away by using the “3-W’s” (What, Why, and Way). Pt verbally shared his plans and was required to submit a written assignment on the same. Reviewing this information was important because it taught Pt. one of the most important skills that he will need for his recovery: stopping triggers from leading to relapse. Pt. reported that he has visualized the building of a mental wall to help him prevent relapse by giving him a foundation of physical well-being, emotional well-being, relationship stability, spiritual growth, and knowledge of his weakness. Pt. informed this writer that he is driving to Florida on Saturday, March 11, 2017 with his nephew help. He reported that he got a place to stay there but he is unsure of where to go after that. Pt. declined help in searching for housing and stated that he is counting on his brother and he is calling him today.

CM spoke to Gardan Speights (Psychiatric Social Worker - Bergen Regional Medical Center) regarding a follow-up on Sinai (youth). CM was informed Bergen Regional will release youth tomorrow at 11:00am back to Mr. Maccagno (caregiver). Ms. Speights noted youth wants to be placed on medication in order to cope with caregiver. The team is not in agreement with medication for youth. Ms. Speights contacted Maria (CST) to discuss school placement for youth; CST will follow-up with the Jersey City Medical Center Partial Hospitalization program to rescheduled intake appointment.

The Division has attempted to make reasonable efforts, to preserve the family in order to prevent removal by offering Family Team Meetings to both parents. The Division referred Ms. Richardson to Options Counseling Center to address her substance abuse use. Ms. Richardson was recommended to attend Options every Wednesday

Focus: Loshane’s family will assist Loshane with the ability to establish and demonstrate healthy, meaningful relationships to transition to adulthood. Ms. Smalls (MHS) and Mrs. and Ms. Blakeney (MHS) and Loshane Treatment Plan Summary.

Mrs. Cordes began going to her husband therapy sessions and he was motivated by her presence to do better in therapy and begin changing the way he thinks. Mr. Cordes did improve and meet his goals two days early to be discharged home. However, the rehab unit was very impressed with Mr. Cordes, but encouraged him to stay until his scheduled discharged date to give him more time in therapy prior to returning

In order to help Carla with her symptoms of psychopathology, it would be essential to utilize her personal strengths and implement several interventions to contribute towards her healing process. Out of many of her strengths, Carla has demonstrated “commitment” as a strong strength of hers. For she has been devoted to her family, religious ministries and the PTA organization during her season of inner struggles. This strength of “commitment” gives her the opportunity to follow through with interventions.

his therapy sessions, within time, Will evaluates his relationships with the people he is close