Critical Thinking Case Summary

This clinician would recommend that Jared get enrolled into an outpatient program for his depression and his alcoholism. Jared just completed an inpatient treatment facility and he needs more stabilization to build upon his sobriety. This clinician would also recommend that Jared attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings to reinforce the outpatient treatment. The AA meetings will reinforce the church activity that Jared is already attending, as AA is a spiritual program and welcomes everyone regardless of their sexual orientation, religions or lack of religions, or their ethnicity.

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

At the beginning of the novel he would have never done the things he did at the end. He made many friends and he realized his life was full of opportunity. He put his future in his own hands, and didn’t let anything stop him. As he faced the deaths of loved ones he became even closer to his new friends, and his appreciation for them grew. He is more mature, he is more self aware, Junior is no longer scared of what the future holds, he embraces it. He looks forward to another year at Reardan, and more than happy with his

Mr. Charles reported that he considers his mother to be a support system. Mr. Charles stated that she lives in Tampa, Georgia. Mr. Charles reported that his mother is against consuming marijuana. Mr. Charles stated that his mother does not consuming alcohol or marijuana. Mr. Charles stated that his friends and co-workers use drugs and alcohol. Mr. Charles stated that he is around drugs and alcohol when he is working as a DJ at times. Mr. Charles appears to understand the concept of the treatment program and seems ready and willing to start recovery relating to his mental and physical health, learning to live without substance use/abuse.

CPI arrived at the family residence located at 149 S Calhoun Avenue, Eatonville, FL 32751. CPI completed a joint visit with Taina L. Ramos FIS Counselor. Taina completed a BHC screen with Mr. Clayborne. Mr. Clayborne admitted to have a history of alcohol misuse and impulsive and aggressive behavior while under the influence. He began drinking while in his 20’s and drinks 1 to 2 times weekly. Mr. Clayborne drink preference is beer, but sometimes drinks vodka. He usually drinks when is stressed out. He has been to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Springfield, MA. The last meetings he attended was about 2 years ago. While in prison was seen by a psychiatric five times a day for 3 months, but is it not diagnosed with a mental health condition.

This recommendation is that Mr. Turner attend outpatient alcohol and other drug counseling to address his dependency and his depression. His alcohol and drug use is severe enough that outside help is warranted. Despite the consequences of his alcohol and other drug use, Turner is in denial and does not think he needs further professional

The mental health services Jared should utilize should be flexible but focused in nature. It should also include aftercare in order to provide Jared and his partner, Kyle, support with adjusting to life outside of an in-patient alcohol treatment center. For example, a component of Jared’s treatment should include on-going alcohol treatment in the form of group support. An example of this type of support is the 12-step program called Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). According to Erford (2014), AA is comprised individuals who wish to lead a sober life. The program also includes a non-religious, spiritual component that has no religious affiliation.

In Chapter 3, there were 12 areas of bias spread across the 3 areas of heuristics. The main theme of the text was to prove that we are predisposed to certain outcomes. As we make important decisions we rely on our memory, or a number of past events, or even ignoring facts. Overall, we are biased in many ways when it comes to making decisions, or predicting outcomes of a particular event.

Using information in the cognitive terms, the problem to be addressed does correspond to the presenting problem identified in section two of opioid disorder severe. The ability to remain sober long term, the lack of support systems, and his depression are the selections made to diagnosis the presenting problem along with Jason meeting almost all of the criteria in the DSM 5 for opioid use disorder. I went about prioritizing based on what Jason had told me in the assessment, and in individual sessions. The initial assessment and the presenting problems helped me figure out what caused the primary diagnosis and what problem needed to be worked on to help Jason live a sober life. His referral came from St. John’s hospital, but as I mentioned earlier

The setting gives the effect of having things look up for Junior, and the purpose is he has been broken down so many times. He moved schools, had no friends at a point, fought for friends, and had people that were close to him die. His whole life he's had every right to be cynical. At points in the book, he is not the happiest person in the world, but he perseveres. At this point in the book he is seeing that he has the choice to continue to be cynical, but he is not. His whole life he has had water in his head, gets beat up and put down by almost everyone, and has only one true friend. He is finding out that those people are just "jerks" and there are people that truly care about him like Gordy and Penelope at Reardan. He realizes that for

The counselor met Johnathan for his scheduled individual session. Johnathan denies any substance use over the holiday weekend. Johnathan states he attend an AA meeting over the holiday as well. Johnathan father share he drink alcohol on the 1st of August when home along. Johnathan acknowledge that it did happen however states he has not drank since that date. Johnathan reports has been jobs seeking. Johnathan and I discuss Building Up to Drink and Drug (BUDD). Johnathan and I discuss way to cope with craving. Johnathan denies any HI/SI at the time of session. Johnathan appears to be is pre-contemplation stage of change as evidence by his willing to practice new skills to address his craving. The counselor next scheduled individual session

Jr arrived on time for the appointment, and came to the appointment dressed casually accompanied by his mother. He was wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt. He appeared nervous and edgy. His communication style was effective, and it is clear that he is ready to start a new chapter in his life. Jr was clear about his feeling and motives of why he has decided to maintain his sobriety. His clarity of thought was strong, though he did appear to have a negative outlook on life and he had some doubts in himself.

Mr. Jocenko is recommended to: remain abstinent from alcohol and all mood-altering substances attend a minimum of two sober support meetings per week continue mental health counseling as needed Maintain adeque balance between employmnet, self-care, social, physical and mental health wellbeing Comply with all court/legal obligations

Mr. Jackson reported that there is no one in his life that is consuming drugs and alcohol. Mr. Jackson appears to understand the concept of the treatment program and seems ready and willing to start recovery relating to his mental and physical health, learning to live without substance

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