- A major biological barrier that is present in John’s case, is intergenerational trauma. As the case study suggests, John’s father attended a residential school. There is clear research and evidence that suggests that the effects of residential schools can impact the health, and mental wellness for generations within a family that faced an institutionalized form of trauma, specifically residential schools (Winter, 2012)
- There is no past distinct biological strength present within John’s case.
- A present biological barrier, is John’s recent diagnosis with type 2 diabetes. Another biological factor, is John’s dependency on alcohol, which can have detrimental effects on his health, especially with his new diabetes diagnosis.
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If he is facing some form of psychological trauma he has a support system in Emma, and with his family.
- A past social barrier that existed for John, was his First Nations heritage, simply accessing services, and securing a job is incredibly difficult for people that identify as First Nations (Joseph, 2013).
- A past social/spiritual strength that John had in his life, was his connectedness to his First Nations heritage. John’s pride regarding his heritage can act as a barrier and a strength, as his heritage is incredibly discriminated against within contemporary Canadian society (Joseph, 2013). However, John’s heritage is also a massive part of his life, that he strongly incorporates into his life, and spirituality is a social strength for him.
- A current social barrier that exists for John, is his venture towards finding a job. As previously explained, securing a job is incredibly difficult for First Nation’s individual, and this can be factor and barrier towards John finding employment, and being successful (Joseph, 2013).
- Once again, the social strength that John possesses most is the social support system around him, and his connectedness and strength towards his
- There is no past distinct biological strength present within John’s case.
- A present biological barrier, is John’s recent diagnosis with type 2 diabetes. Another biological factor, is John’s dependency on alcohol, which can have detrimental effects on his health, especially with his new diabetes diagnosis.
- A present …show more content…
If he is facing some form of psychological trauma he has a support system in Emma, and with his family.
- A past social barrier that existed for John, was his First Nations heritage, simply accessing services, and securing a job is incredibly difficult for people that identify as First Nations (Joseph, 2013).
- A past social/spiritual strength that John had in his life, was his connectedness to his First Nations heritage. John’s pride regarding his heritage can act as a barrier and a strength, as his heritage is incredibly discriminated against within contemporary Canadian society (Joseph, 2013). However, John’s heritage is also a massive part of his life, that he strongly incorporates into his life, and spirituality is a social strength for him.
- A current social barrier that exists for John, is his venture towards finding a job. As previously explained, securing a job is incredibly difficult for First Nation’s individual, and this can be factor and barrier towards John finding employment, and being successful (Joseph, 2013).
- Once again, the social strength that John possesses most is the social support system around him, and his connectedness and strength towards his