Tommy's Case Summary

Kelly Thomas, a homeless man who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, was killed by six members of the Fullerton Police Department on July 5, 2011. After getting transferred to UC Irvine Medical Center, where he remained unconscious, he then later died on July 10,2011. Corporal Jay Cicinelli, Officer Manuel Ramos and Joseph Wolfe were charged with one count of second degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. All three pleaded not guilty but were terminated from their job

Tommy Callahan, a 9-year old male, participated in a voice evaluation on September 5, 2015 through the services of the Jackson State University Center for Speech-Language Pathology. The evaluation took place during a single session. Tommy was escorted by his mother, Mrs. Kirsten Callahan. Mrs. Callahan provided the case history information.

The background of the theory is based off of the assumption that emotional disorders arise from the person’s inability to understand and react in a healthy matter to systems within him or herself over which the person has little control.

Before starting the discussion of emotion-focused therapy, it is very important to have an understanding of what emotion is. Historically, emotions were seen as nonspecific and disruptive; however more recent analyses have emphasized the functions that emotions serve (Hebb, 1949). Although emotions address different adaptive problems, they generally facilitate decision making, prepare the individual for rapid motor responses and provide information regarding the ongoing match between organism and environment (Schwarz & Clore, 1983). In addition to this, emotion also serves as a social function for they inform us about others’ behavioral intentions, give us clues as to whether something is good or bad and control our social behavior (Greenberg & Safran, 1987). From an emotion-focused perspective, according to Greenberg (2004), emotion disorder is seen as a result of more failures in the dyadic regulation of affect, avoidance of affect, traumatic

I once read in a textbook, "Human service work must always start from a solid base of appropriate attitudes and values" (Mandell & Schram 2012, p. 111). This particular book lists several attitudes and values a human service worker should render. Qualities such as; Patience, self-awareness, empathy, capacity to deal and take risk, just to name a few. I agree with the list in its entirety; however, I know as a human service worker I will not master the list in its entirety. After reviewing the attitudes and values, I deem that the most important values and attitudes for effective human services professionals are self-awareness, open-mindedness, skepticism, rejection of stereotypes, humor, and a light touch.

I agree that the establishment should of have at least considered Patrick's suggestion in having his own transportation to fulfill the requirements for this position. Although, he failed the vision examination because of his condition, his rights were violated under the ADA. Patrick's is qualified and considered to be protected under

“That thoughts can lead to emotions and behaviour; and that emotional disorders arise from negatively biased thinking (which lead to unhelpful emotions and behaviours); and that emotional disorders can be helped by changing such thinking” (Curwen.B, 2000).

Dr. Turner, you asked a very good question. Prescribers are facing a very challenging crossroad. It is very difficult to find a happy medium with the current status of the national health-care delivery. It is very appropriate to conduct an addiction screening with any suspicious activities. The activities do not have to be a documented addiction history. An individual with chronic pain and polypharmaceutical pain management should be evaluated for possible use disorder. This should be part of safe care delivery given the insane number of drug overdose treated in the emergency rooms and the amount of money that go into such treatment when the system remains a revolving door until lives are lost. The prescriber's monitoring program is something

There are many types of intellectual properties that apply to Jimmy’s case. IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create (World Intellectual Property Organization, n.d.). A patent applies to inventions. This would be ideal for Jimmy’s current dilemma in the creation of his zombie identifier “AreYouThere”. Jimmy must have a complete patent of his invention in order to have exclusive rights to his invention. A patent protectors the inventor from having their invention being distributed, made or used by others without their consent. Trademarks are still considered intellectual property; they are used as a sign to distinguish

Children are very complex, unique and varied individuals whose genetics, connections and backgrounds all perform significant roles in their emotional development (Wilson, 2003). The genetic blueprint a child inherits from its parents may plot a course for development but the environment and the influences within can affect how the child is shaped, how they connect with and are perceived by others and how their emotions are or are not expressed. Wilson (2003) points out emotions as an experience that is linked to cognitive interpretation, context, subjective feeling, physical reaction and behavioural expression. Campos, Campos, and Barrett (1989) suggest emotions are processes of establishing, maintaining, or disrupting the relations between the person and the internal or external environment, when such relations are significant to the individual.

The first introduction of Tommy’s childlike temperament and self-doubt is brought into light during the boys’ football game. While the boys begin picking teams, Tommy suddenly experiences “concern when four picks had gone by and he still hadn’t been chosen” (Ishiguro 9). As more time passes it becomes apparent to him that the other students are teasing and egging him on. During this scene, Ruth begins counting down, “seven seconds. Seven, six, five,” almost as if Tommy’s succeeding actions are predictable. Soon after, Tommy bursts “into thunderous bellowing,” followed by screams and shouts of “swear words and insults” (9). This abrupt and expressive tantrum, reveals Tommy’s immaturity as an undeveloped child. Through the constant criticism and hindering of the other children, Tommy is unable to progress, therefore failing to become more independent and contain a better sense of control. This coupled with Hailsham's insufficient tolerance for failure, results in Tommy’s low self confidence expressed through his continuous childlike actions.

The principal goal of emotion-focused therapy is to “help clients access and process their emotional experiences and construct new meanings and ways of being in the world” (Watson et al., 2011, p. 273). Emotion-focused therapy draws upon the optimism that is distinctly characteristic of humanistic tradition (Cain, 2010). It is surmised, “that the individual has within himself the capacity and the tendency, latent if not evident, to move forward toward maturity…to understand those aspects of his life and of himself which are causing him pain and dissatisfaction” (Rogers, 1961, p. 35). With specific regard to

The depth of human emotion is frequently overlooked. People often attempt escaping from their feelings

Was the manager communicating a message to Tom? What was the message the manager communicated to Tom?

• gives a comprehensive perspective of emotional situation that spotlights on the individual, not only their indications