Carla Washburn Case Study

Introduction
Mrs. Carla Washburn’s a 76-year-old African- American women, widowed for 15 years, Son and daughter-in-law died in a car accident 14 years ago, and recently her grandson whom she raised since he was eight years old was recently killed in Afghanistan. Carla struggles at this point are medication needs and financial means. The struggle pins the drug cost to the funds available to purchase them, and this deepens the medical irregularity of her diabetes. Mrs. Washburn also has significant amount grief and loss due to the deaths of her family spanning 15 years, along with economic instability in the town from the major employer have increased layoff in the police department in return crime has increased. Mrs. Washburn is a church goer in need of spiritual guidance. The new pastor can assist in providing awareness and hope to Mrs. Washburn. Mrs. Washburn has her sister and friend that check in on her, adding the support that is available to …show more content…
Washburn’s strengths independent as she was able to adapt to The change when her grandson came to live with her, as she gained an appreciation to be involved in sport and school functions for grandson. Loyal as she may argue, but she will listen and do what her sister asks. Belief in a higher power and the search for a spiritual leader to gain some answers on questions left unsaid due to the tragedies of the death of her family. Mrs. Washburn’s continuance on having to question her stance. Therefore this has led to the belief that she has not given up on herself. Carla’s resiliency is a great internal strength that Mrs. Washburn has at her disposal gaining a greater respect for herself that she has dealt with a lot this hurdles can and will be overcome with her willingness to succeed and persevere. The agencies that Mrs. Washburn has at her disposal and can entrust herself to are Plainville Children’s services League, Bethel AME Church. Carla’s Spirituality holds a lot of weight on her and as the book