Dr. Michael Hogan discusses his research on approaches which would allow an adult with serious mental illness and children with severe emotional disturbance to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their community. It is very important to articulate that recovery is possible for individuals. The person in treatment has to have a strong belief that things are possible, in order to change. Another strength is for the counselor to focus on the positive aspect of the person in treatment for a better outcome. It is also significant for the person to be resilient. In addition, there were people who have the same diagnosis, spoke about their own learning experiences, and how they recovered from their addiction. This is a powerful tool
Many of the women who contributed articles to the book have battled addiction. For instance, one women talks about her crack cocaine addiction and how it drove her to commit crimes to sustain her addiction. Another lady speaks about her battles with alcoholism, how it impacted her relationships, and how the addiction made it difficult for her to raise her children. Access to treatment programs can considerably lower recidivism rates among people with drug misuse problems, according to research on substance addiction. Counseling, group therapy, and medication-assisted treatments are just a few of the options that may be used to help.
PO returned to IOP group after being released from confinement. PO was on time and presented with a positive attitude. PO participated well in the group discussion and activities that included: checking-in; brainstorming the pros and cons of being in recovery, as well as the costs and benefits of continuing drug use. PO self-disclosed the use of heroin on 08-05-2015. PO used “The Payoff Matrix” handout to identify the Pros and Cons of his recent relapse, and shared feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that associated with relapse with peers openly and appropriately, also actively involved in the group discussion on how to stay motivated throughout the difficult times.
The Mary MacKillop Outreach try to aim to provide a quality program in alliance with people living with a mental illness and/or disability, enabling them to explore and fill their potential and to improve their
At this time the client presented with a readiness to change and is highly motivated to receive treatment at MRFH. The client was diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder: Severe, and Cocaine Use Disorder: Severe. The client stated, "I am pretty much homeless and I left the Salvation Army after I was about to get into the Step Up Program. There were so many drugs at the Salvation Army. I want to learn more about myself and my addiction.
(Bassil) He adds “Nobody’s saying that every traumatized person becomes addicted. I’m saying that every addicted person was traumatized.” Moreover, usage of substance especially if it turnes to addiction inevitably affected one’s health and social life. Usage of substance might have excessive amount of detrimental effects on users.
V. SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE. Dr. Francesca Filbey’s article highlights the brain and how it is biologically wired in adults and juveniles with addictions, whether it is alcohol or drugs. Filbey (2013) discusses how a person is vulnerable (family history) or biologically (brain impulses) prone to addiction, as well as what kind of treatments can be done to help those that suffer from addiction. She analyzes different studies relating to each area and how effective they were.
Throughout my life, I have always had an interest in mental health and helping others who are struggling with a mental illness. As a sophomore in high school, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend a course provided by the organization teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) which culminated with my certification in teen mental health aid. After this training, I have been able to support and
Section 1: Professional Development Plan For most of my life I have been motivated to help people so when I made the decision to continue my education at Walden University, I knew that I was ready for the journey. I am currently seeking a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I am expected to graduate in the winter of 2025. This paper was written on June 30th, 2023, with the intent of further understanding my motivations for seeking this degree as well as visualizing the type of counselor I want to be in the future. Throughout this paper, I also discuss what is expected of me throughout my degree program, counseling career, and overall professional development.
WRAP: Wellness Recovery Action Plan The Recovery Model is a developed approach in helping patients with mental illness. Before the advent of various Recovery Model, there wasn’t much available to treatment or modalities when it came to helping patients recover from mental disorder, apart from the traditional medical approach. The medical approach was very focused on the treatment of the symptoms exhibited by the mentally ill person, rather than the whole person. Having roots in substance-abuse treatment programs, the Recovery Model, more specifically, the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), focuses on healing the patient holistically, educating them the coping skills as well as other techniques to help them deal with everyday stress that
There are as many Relapse Prevention (RP) plans as there are types of addictions. In the treatment of substance use disorders, the most popular evidence-based RP plans are modeled after Marlatt’s cognitive-behavioral approach (Jackson, 2014) and Gorski’s CENAPS system which parallels the stages of recovery. In addition to discussing the some important common components of any RP plan, this paper shall also delineate the importance of the continuum of care in relapse prevention. Stabilization and Assessment: Foundational Components of the Continuum of Care In the beginning, the RP plan is rather straightforward.
Girl, Interrupted is a movie about a young lady named Susanna who is institutionalized after having taken aspirin with a bottle of vodka. In this reflection, I shall highlight notable scenes in the movie, which illustrate important sociological concepts and themes. The first scene that caught my attention was when Susanna was admitted. The administrative staff is processing her papers then asks for her signature:
Addiction and drug abuse is used as a way to escape the harsh problems in society.
The person with the addiction may not see the
I have an addiction. A chronic illness characterized by the insatiable pursuit of an activity despite negative health and social consequences. There is no greater feeling than partaking in my addiction. The adrenaline that courses through my veins, the sudden relief of stress, and the excitement associated with my addiction are the overwhelming factors that cause me continue. However, unlike most addictions the health and social consequences I suffer from are not as severe.
Even though other factors contributed to my pursuit of a counseling degree, ultimately, this experience was beginning of my journey. Another factor in my decision was my family’s history of mental illness. Throughout my childhood and adolescence, I observed various family members struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Watching them suffer in silence gave me a desire to help people who view mental illness as a stigma. My desire increased and compelled me to pursue a counseling degree.