While it could be considered commonplace to suggest that all individuals deserve personalized care to meet their ever-changing needs that is not the reality in Canada. I believe that this is the future of social work across the lifespan: meeting the needs of individuals at every stage of life and help support individuals and families in the transitions as they occur through collaboration, information sharing support in various circumstances, and pursuing transformative ideologies in every aspect of what we do (McNeil, 2013). For this assignment, I have chosen to develop a service plan for Paul Monroe, a 32 year old man diagnosed with schizophrenia. In my analysis, I will be assessing his needs through a Bio-psychosocial Assessment, developing
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She doesn’t mind paying for him every once in a while, but he has been stopping by more often lately. Sue is 70 years old and lives alone near the housing facility where Paul lives. She stated that she is afraid to confront Paul on his drinking.
Paul’s Support Worker from PEP, Hillary, views the primary concern to be managing Paul’s self-injurious behaviours during his state of psychosis. She disclosed that Paul has tried to commit suicide in the past, but was resuscitated in his mother’s home. During support sessions with Paul, Hillary notes that Paul’s emotional responses are much more intense than they were previously. She states that Paul has been working towards meeting goals in order to live independently, but he has been under a lot of mental stress lately due to his progressing diagnosis.
Johnny is one of Paul’s good friends. He recalls that Paul has been spending more time drinking in the park with them then he has in the past. When they are able to round up enough money, they enjoy going to the bar together to play billiards and darts. Johnny mentions that they have been kicked out of the bar a few times due to Paul’s aggressive behaviour. Paul has
She doesn’t mind paying for him every once in a while, but he has been stopping by more often lately. Sue is 70 years old and lives alone near the housing facility where Paul lives. She stated that she is afraid to confront Paul on his drinking.
Paul’s Support Worker from PEP, Hillary, views the primary concern to be managing Paul’s self-injurious behaviours during his state of psychosis. She disclosed that Paul has tried to commit suicide in the past, but was resuscitated in his mother’s home. During support sessions with Paul, Hillary notes that Paul’s emotional responses are much more intense than they were previously. She states that Paul has been working towards meeting goals in order to live independently, but he has been under a lot of mental stress lately due to his progressing diagnosis.
Johnny is one of Paul’s good friends. He recalls that Paul has been spending more time drinking in the park with them then he has in the past. When they are able to round up enough money, they enjoy going to the bar together to play billiards and darts. Johnny mentions that they have been kicked out of the bar a few times due to Paul’s aggressive behaviour. Paul has