Case Study 80 Year Old Trauma

These feelings can clearly last even beyond babies’ childhoods have passed. Even after her therapist had told her she was fine, she knew that she was simply not the same as she had been. She was in quicksand and could not seem to get out; she felt like she was going in circles. She is not alone; “An estimated 30-50 percent of moms affected with the disorder continue to struggle with major depression throughout the first year after birth - and beyond (Pearson).” Another point that Lisa Romeo introduces is that “lingering effects from postpartum depression...according to experts, are rarely recorded, and usually vanish entirely in three years’ time (Romeo).

In middle adulthood, ages (40-65) known as generativity vs. stagnation Erickson proposed this life span theory as struggle in middle adulthood. “Generativity is the ability to transcend personal interests to provide care and concern for younger and older generations” (Crain, William, 2011). This theory suggests that older people have the ability to give care, guidance, and inspiration to the younger generation, in addition, to providing for the older generation, such as aging parents or family members. In her middle adulthood years Kathleen experienced many losses.

In a world of a rapidly aging population, there are many roles now associated with caregiving. Some are caregivers to family at home, while others are caregivers for nursing homes and others facilities. Shockingly, elder abuse is a common occurrence within elderly caregiving situations. In an article written by Sherri Snelling in 2015, we see two cases of elder abuse- one in which Jean Kasem neglected her husband, radio DJ Casey Kasem, and another where Linda Maureen Raye refused her mother adequate care, which led to her death. Both of these are extreme examples of elder abuse, but more mild forms of this happen every day.

Her attitude reflects a true empathy for others and an understanding of how situations can get out of control. On January 12th, 1866 Beeler Fletcher visited sick Mrs. Hinton. Mrs. Hinton had been out of work the whole winter because of her illness and her family was in dire straits. Beeler Fletcher helped the family by seeing “that they [were] made comfortable” and continued to visit them frequently until Mrs. Hinton’s illness subsided. On January 15th, 1866, the Hinton’s situation prompted Beeler Fletcher to write in here journal “how I pity the poor.”

PRESENT PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS/SYMPTOMS (Including current and past psychosocial stressors. Present psychiatric illness included depression and anxiety. Current and past psycho social stressor are the lack of respect from her community, moving to the United States, drug abuse and lack of funds which lead her to a down spiral. BASIC NEEDS & CONCERNS (Include transportation & housing concerns): Basic needs that Nygo needs are reliable transportation, better housing, English classes, counseling

Copel et al. , (2006) found women with physical disabilities who were victims of abuse failed to experience a “honeymoon phase” and only obtained a phase of separation from their abuser. Perhaps this cycle of abuse is different for women with disabilities, often they can be increasingly dependent on the abuser making the decision to leave highly difficult. Rhatigan et al. , (2006) and Johnson (2011) have noted that Walker’s (1979) cycle may only be applicable to a subset of victims, in particular those who experience more extensive abuse.

It was important for Betty to be around her loved ones including her daughter Cheryl and her grandchildren during her end of life. Q2- "Patients with end-stage kidney disease have significantly increased morbidity and mortality" (FASSETT et al., 2010). Because Betty has withdrawn from dialysis, Advanced care planning and end-of-life decisions still need be sustained by palliative care. From the perspective of the nursing discipline, the nurses role should incorporate symptom management, emotional support for both the patient and grieving family and acknowledge any cultural beliefs/decisions (FASSETT et al., 2010).

Sylvia was born in a time where women were limited on the things they could do in their lifetime. Using her own experiences with mental breakdowns and attempted suicide, Sylvia Plath portrayed her struggles in her semi autobiographical novel, The Bell Jar, which was criticized for its graphic and depressing nature yet helped helped others with similar struggles. Sylvia had a hard life with suffering depression with not many happy events in her life. Sylvia Plath parents were Otto

Although there is no clear statement that shows Louise to have an oppressive marriage, there are ambiguous statements about the marriage that show she feels caged. During the event of finding out about Brently’s death, Louise did not respond “as many women have heard the same, with a paralyzed inability to accept its significance. She wept at once, with sudden wild abandonment” (Chopin), due to Brently’s death she is finally able to let out emotions that she has held in for so many years of being a dutiful wife. Once Louise is left alone to grieve she reflects upon her feelings and her marriage. The narrator points out that Louise knows she will cry again for him when she sees his funeral, remembering his “kind, tender hands...the face that had never looked save with love upon her” (Chopin).

But if we lose all hope to connect, it just leads to emptiness. Ana needs to reconnect with her parents and to find the meaning about the distance she put herself in. Therapeutic Techniques

Increased anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms are commonly observed among survivors of domestic violence,” (“Effects of Domestic Violence”). Melanie Krizek went through a depression and even admits to missing Phil. The battered woman would usually call him not too long after a breakup, and beg him to take her back. Melanie always had hope that he would change his ways this time.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The main theme throughout The Bonesetter 's Daughter is the importance of communication in relationships, and how without communication, relationships suffer. Tan shows us this in several different ways, through: Mothers, daughters and spouses. She shows us how concealing our past, feelings and intentions lead to misinterpretations of actions and the weakening of relationships. Tan focuses mainly on mother daughter relationships, and how damaging miscommunication is to both mother and daughter and their relationship.

Dunn suffered from duality at an early age due to her unique upbringing, and she got depressed when she moved with her family to their new country. She shares her history of, struggles with, and victory over mental illness in her memoir Thinking Exit Stage Left: From Suicidal to Imaginative Moving Forward with a Healthy Mind (Balboa Press, 2015). Thinking Exit Stage Left is a profoundly honest account of what

These women were recruited from online Lupus support groups and are told to submit their experiences of when they were first diagnosed. There was also an analysis based on a demographic questionnaire, medication inventory, and treatment appointments. Meldenson came to the conclusion that during the liminal stage of Lupus, women are not given an exact diagnosis which causes confusion, lack of support, and depression amongst the women. Managing a Medically and Socially Complex Life: Women Living With Lupus Lupus patients have a difficult time with incorporating Lupus into their lives. Cindy Meldenson’s qualitative study was used to observe how women manage living with Lupus.

This report will discuss the evidence given in Serious Case Review of Hamzah Khan, who died in 2009 in Bradford, after being starved and neglected for months by his Mother Amanda Hutton. It will highlight main failures and issues associated with safeguarding, recognizing the complexity of multiagency working, along with identification of challenges and barriers in everyday practice with children and families. It will also analyse the key recommendations from the review, making reference to safeguarding policies and procedures within Setting X, as well as developing a constructive critique of the issues that were raised. The report will make brief links to previous significant cases, underlining their influence on policy and legislation framework