Lisa reports that she is having a good day today. Individual was very open to talk about his past and present issues in her lifetime. Individual reports she has been experiencing depression and maniac periods. Individual stated she is taking her medication as prescribed last Friday ( 04/06/2017). Lisa reports she is sleeping better since then. Individual was attentive and collaborative throughout the counseling session. Lisa stated that this time she is fully committed with her treatment because she really wants to work and improve her family relations. Individual stated that she is willing to do FT is necessary. Individual denied current SI/HI and denied present plan to harm/kill self or others.
The client met with his counselor for his 1x1 session for a case manager with his STOP worker. Client is currently in compliance with his STOP contract. Client has cooperative during his time here at the program is making progress regarding his TX plan. Client has attended outside NA meeting and church meeting after his 60 day blackout. Client is set to get his ID on Friday. Client appears to be willing to do the necessary work. Counselor will meet with the client next week to discuss a plan of action once his leave the program what tools that best fits if he gets frustrated. CADC -1 Yolanda Smith
When client arrived to the office, client greeted therapist. When therapist checked in on symptoms and behaviors clients reported feeling happy 7X/W this past week as he reported that he has two weeks off for the winter break. Client reports feeling happy and excited that he is on vacation from school, having a new therapist, received many presents for Christmas and he is excited to open it soon, and spending more quality time with his mother. Client reported that he feels bored as he has lots of time during the week because he has no homework or school and he feel lazy and has no enough activities to fill the time. Client reported that he wants to play with his friends, but most of them are either busy with Christmas shopping or travelling.
Dante P: Client was invited to introduce and say something about himself, being that this is his first session with the group. Firstly, he explained how he had just gotten out of BCP, and is now living at his “bachelor pad” that he had just moved into after completing the residential part of the program. Explaining further, the client says he works at the Reading Hospital and will miss the freedom that comes with a drivers’ license. He feels that he never does anything to have fun, which is a relapse warning sign, and needs to find things locally that he enjoys. Another warning sign is that his life is out of balance, particularly, he needs to eat better foods more regularly and he makes a commitment to do this for the next week. He also finds himself sitting in the back of meetings and not
For this paper, I have decided to research two social work theories and how those theories apply to residents in long term care facilities. The primary focus will be those residents who are alert, oriented, and showing minimal symptoms of dementia.
Greg lived with his family then Dr Larsen came along and introduced the family to the brilliance of the institute but was it really brilliant. The institute was a “advanced learning facility…. A mismatched bunch of post- (most of us) pubescent misfits, with super-high IQs and sub-zero social skills, locked away in this cosy coastal retreat, partly because they don’t understand us any more….”(A cage of butterflies, Caswell, 1992, Pg. 9). Greg didn’t mind being in the institute after his best friend Mikki arrived but he didn’t really fit in and he certainly didn’t fit in in the outside world. “Normal” society or the outside
In order to work effectively and appropriately with vulnerable and marginalised groups in society such as individuals with mental illnesses, it is fundamental for a social worker to have a comprehensive knowledge base and proficient skills.
Social work practice and advocacy has expanded from a community effort to an international undertaking. With a global perspective the need to make change happen is contingent on the work completed. Advocacy as a social work principle is intended to be action against a societal injustice and technology has provided the ability to do so. As a social work professional in child welfare there are many needs that have to be advocated for to including funding and reform of system misalignments in order to change towards a more empowering intervention. In circumstances such as this, technological advocacy can play a critical role in rectifying the social injustices. By understanding the evolution of social work advocacy, current practice, and prospective
The parties involved in the case were all knowledgeable about the responsibility of a social worker. Since the two ladies are social workers and Celia being an intern social worker student; they are all aware of the NASW code of ethics they should be following with their patients and at their worksite. When Celia overheard the nurses talking to the patients with disrespect, she reported the matter to her supervisor. Sadly, this type of disrespect to the patients happen two more times, and no one addressed to the nurse staff.
Case Study One: Ligua Querling faces role conflict in her life, as a wife, working a full-time job and being a mom of three kids is not easy. She also goes to school as a part-time student. I know of someone I used to work she’s like Ligua an immigrant who wants to better her life and for her family. She needs to work double job to be able to sustain her family expenditures, paying for tuition fees and monthly rent.
The mother indicated that Jack was being treated by the school counselor and when he moved up to middle school a social worker was assigned to help the child. She indicated that the school has a program for children from divorced families.
I have volunteer experience working with adolescents and young adults during my internships while receiving my degrees in social work. I did case management at both Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) and Community Supportive Living (CSL), in which I partnered with adolescents and young adults to navigate the paperwork related to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP and Housing Authority to receive
From here, he offers empathy for any misunderstanding and utilizes a hold to look deeper into the file.
Clare 54-year-old female here today with concerns for a lump under her right arm. She also would like to talk about her medications.
As a final concern, Emilia’s economic status must be considered in detailing what resources she has within her social system that does not relate to an interpersonal relationship. Financial burden is a natural aspect of life that can both help relieve and impose burdens upon an individual during a myriad of different interactions. Emilia’s lack of education and training stemming from consistent drug use has limited many of her options, so too does her limited relationship pool give her access to financial aid from her relatives. While the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation may be a location within her city to help Emilia expand her educational needs and fulfill her desire to further her skills, the city’s Drug Rehabilitation Center
Q1) How do Samantha Gerson’s family, friends, and schoolmates react to her coming out as a lesbian?