Nt1310 Unit 6 Self Assessment

Social Services Meeting: On 03/01/2017, Ms. Hawkins and her daughter Emoni met with her assigned Case Manager for the family ILP Document Review. Ms. Hawkins’ next ILP Document Review appointment is on 03/14/2017. Ms. Hawkins is in-compliance with the terms of her ILP. Ms. Hawkins was reminded that she is expected to attend all scheduled meetings with assigned Case Manager and failed to do it would considered non-compliance and warning will be issued. Ms. Hawkins stated that she is aware. Case Manager asked Ms. Hawkins if there are any issues or concerns that she will like to discuss, Ms. Hawkins stated no.

Case management services were provided in garden Grove. Present at the meeting were WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo. Service minutes are high due to WYP Ngo attempting to meet the youth. WYP Ngo reminded the youth of the meeting during the after noon through a phone call. The youth acknowledged the meeting and will be waiting for WYP Ngo. WYP Ngo arrived at the youth’s home. WYP Ngo contacted the youth through a phone call, but the youth hung up on WYP Ngo. WYP Ngo waited for the youth to show up. WYP Ngo contacted the youth again, but the youth did not pick up. WYP Ngo contacted WCC (Wraparound Care Coordinator), WPP (Wraparound Parent Partner) Lyneth Torres, and SUP (Wraparound Supervisor) Sheila Gaston-Cruz to inform them the youth

Mr. Blevins is a 22 year old male who presented to the ED with suicidal ideation with a plan to shoot himself. At the time of the assessment Mr. Blevins was calm and cooperative. He reports substance abuse and symptoms of depression as stressor contributing to his distress. Mr. Blevins expressed depressive symptoms as feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, tearfulness, isolation, and insomnia, and guilt. Mr. Blevins stated, "I was at the coastal and was going to off myself with my friends 38." Mr. Blevins reports stealing his friends gun to end his life. He expressed drug use has become overwhelming for him and his thoughts were to end his life. Per documentation Mr. Blevins reports a history of suicidal ideation, however never before yesterday

CM was out on vacation for the period of 8/15/2015 to 8/24/2015. On 8/26/2015, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived a few minutes late. She was dressed appropriately for the weather. She was well groomed. She was cooperative and friendly. She appeared in good health. CM inquires how client has been doing since the last Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client reported she went to Tillary Women’s Shelter for her personal belongings; unfortunately she was unable to retrieve all of her personal belongings. She was asked to come back on 8/27/2015 Client reports no community support.

On the event date above, CP arrived to the Jamaica Family Center shelter to meet with Shakia Pinckney. Upon arriving the Cp waited nearly 10 minutes because Ms. Pinckney was in the shower. Ms. Pinckney apologized to the CP for not being prepared for the visit. The CP then noticed that Justin, her son, was asleep in his grandmother’s room and Belinda Pinckney was not present. According to Ms. Pinckney, her mother stepped out. The CP informed Ms. Pinckney that she submitted the referral for parenting classes with Forestdale, Inc. and to expect a phone call from the program. The CP also mentioned to Ms. Pinckney about enrolling into the GED program. Ms. Pinckney stated that she is still interested and also interested in security training. The

FS arrived to (client) Quinton Garrett's home to discuss and improve Quinton's behavior and progression towards his goals. FS explained to mom that the week approaching is the last week of camp. FS also reminded mom of Quinton's behavior during camp. FS informed mom that services are not nearly as effective if she doesn’t implement structure in the home as advised. FS pointed out to mom that Quinton says mom doesn’t care when he asked why do he act the way he does. FS also pointed out how far praising Quinton for his behavior goes. FS pointed out examples of how Quinton reacts to positive interactions with authority. FS reminded mom how, when Quinton does something he looks at FS because he expects a praise or some type of interaction with

The meeting started with the positives and the successes. The youth is going to school, getting along with his foster family, and is becoming more independent (doing his laundry, chores, and waking on his own). The foster parents do not have any concerns for the youth. WYP Ngo discussed with the youth about improving his independent living skills through an incentive. The youth is open to the idea. WYP Ngo encouraged the youth to gather information on the football team the youth is interested in. The youth wants to join the football team in school. The youth is attempting to make up credits in one of his classes by doing extra credits. The youth is willing to meet with his biological mother again. Social services worker is attempting to schedule

Mobile Therapist (MT) picked up the client from his school to work with him on his transition with his upcoming adoption along with his feelings of leaving his foster mother. While driving to the park, the MT talked to the client about the incident that occurred at his school with another peer. The client stated that he gave the client a letter and that he apologizes to her. He said they are friends again and that he would not say he has a gun again. The MT stated to the client she was proud of him and that she is happy they are friends again. Once the client and MT arrived to the playground, the client jump out of the car and ran to the rocket playground equipment. While the client was playing, the MT asked the client about his foster mother

FOCUS OF PRESENT SESSION: The family checked-in as being “okay” and their week was “good.” The family presented in a euthymic mood and it was congruent with affect. During this session, the client and her mother was asked to express to each other, their feeling and emotions of issues within the home as well as Denae’s behavior. The mother and youth decided on an issue, such as Denae being suspended from school. Each participant switched roles to obtain the other person perspective and feelings they were experiencing. Denae, whom role play her mother brought up issues regarding the child’s behavior. She reported that she understood why her parents punished her, which makes her more aware of what is expected of her. The youth’s mother, whom

Case management services were provided in La Habra. Present at the meeting were WYP (Wraparound Youth Partner) Andy Ngo. The youth was present, but ran off with his peers. WYP Ngo attempted to look for the youth. WYP Ngo was unable to look for the youth. WYP Ngo checked in with the youth teacher. The youth has no behavioral issues, but the youth is doing little to none of his assignments. The teacher is concerned that the youth will not be able to improve his grades before July. The signatures were not obtained, because the youth took off with his peers. The next one on one will be on June 6th, 2016.

D) Counselor met with the client of his one on one session to discuss what progress has been made on his treatment plan , and how things are going in the program for him. The client this week has made some progress he has completed his second step. The client feels that when he was given a choice to either come to the program or do the remaining of his time, he that it was his higher power that guild him in this direction to do a treatment program. The client reported that his experience being incarcerated has lead him to belief that prison is not for him. A) Client appears to be sincere about not wanting to continue to live a criminal lifestyle. P Client and counselor has developed a treatment plan surrounding finding an alternative lifestyle

S: Today, the client was still on lunch duty. While on lunch duty, it was discussed about how P.C’s grandpa and dad did not show up for the schools Dad/Grandfathers day. She reported that her grandpa was supposed to come but he had a doctor appointment that her mom took him to. It was just found out that her grandpa has cancer. When P.C ate lunch she sat alone again. Her treatment plan was brought up and her action step of sitting with other classmates was discussed. She expressed she would try this week. P.C helped brainstorm different ways where she could ask classmates if she could sit with them at lunch.

Session held at client's home. DI worked on establishing report. DI and Sofia worked executive function, social and language. During session Sofia need it 7 directive prompt and 1 partial physical prompt. DI and Sofia look at video for potty training. Sofia did a great job following instructions given by DI. Sofia was able to keep small conversations with DI and client's mom. Sofia's mom assisted, participated and facilitated during session.

There are many models of risk assessment available to clinicians. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL, 2006) recommends assessment based on the individual’s desire to harm themselves or others. Additionally, the capability to attempt should involve the clients: past history of suicide attempts; violent behaviors; having the means; current substance abuse; loss of reality; extreme agitation, aggression or rage. Suicidal intent is reflected by: an attempt in progress; a known plan to carry out the suicide; preparatory behaviors.

During this assignment I played the role of the client, Casey Roberts a 32-year-old divorced Caucasian woman. A single parent of an eleven old girl Christine; living in low income housing area with a high crime rate. Who is misusing alcohol as a coping mechanism to help her deal with her with depression. The client is employed as an administrative assistant at a local human services program in her community, who is struggling with work at this time and is feeling overwhelmed, due to the high demands from her boss and his mannerisms. The key people in her life are her two cousins and her mother. Her mother is the main support system, her father passed and this causes Casey to feel guilt and shame for asking for help and support she is getting