Intervention Planning For this intervention plan, I will examine the case of “Peter” and determine who will be included in this intervention process, the specific intervention model and procedures, how I will evaluate the intervention I choose, and the ethical challenges I may encounter with Peter. In this plan I will focus on and recommend an intervention for the moderate Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) symptoms Peter is experiencing.
Inclusion in the Intervention Process Other parties need to be involved in Peter’s treatment to ensure he is receiving adequate social support throughout the intervention process. Social support is a protective factor (Thompson, 2012, Kindle Location 4100); therefore, having adequate social support will decrease …show more content…
Peter would need to be involved in the intervention process because he has been referred for treatment. Since Peter is the client, he would be responsible for the majority of the intervention process to include any homework assigned, goal setting, or behavior modifications.
Mezzo Level In Peter’s case, the mezzo level refers to individuals or small groups of people that Peter would interact with on a regular basis. This means that Peter’s family, his wife and two children, would need to be involved in the intervention process. It would also be ideal to involve Peter’s mother in the intervention; however, due to her place of residence, an hour away, and her recent diagnosis of liver cancer, her involvement may be limited. Overall, Peter’s family is an essential part of the intervention process because they would be able to provide social support and to help carry out the intervention. On the mezzo level, it would be beneficial to include Peter’s primary care provider (PCP) throughout the intervention process. The PCP has expertise in the biological functions of the body, an expertise in which I do not share. Therefore, it is important for Peter’s PCP to be involved to monitor any physical or biological symptoms that may be contributing to his MDD …show more content…
This includes, but not limited, to the psychiatrist, the therapist, and myself. It is important to involve the treatment team in order to facilitate the creation of the treatment plan. This will assure all parties agree to the diagnosis and all parties understand who will carry out each component of the intervention. The last individual I would involve in this intervention process, if needed, is Peter’s supervisor. According to the DSM-5, fatigue, diminished concentration, and diminished interest in pleasurable activities are all symptoms of MDD. These symptoms could prevent Peter from going to work occasionally; therefore, it is important to involve Peter’s supervisor in the event that Peter may need to take some time off of work due to his
Inclusion in the Intervention Process Other parties need to be involved in Peter’s treatment to ensure he is receiving adequate social support throughout the intervention process. Social support is a protective factor (Thompson, 2012, Kindle Location 4100); therefore, having adequate social support will decrease …show more content…
Peter would need to be involved in the intervention process because he has been referred for treatment. Since Peter is the client, he would be responsible for the majority of the intervention process to include any homework assigned, goal setting, or behavior modifications.
Mezzo Level In Peter’s case, the mezzo level refers to individuals or small groups of people that Peter would interact with on a regular basis. This means that Peter’s family, his wife and two children, would need to be involved in the intervention process. It would also be ideal to involve Peter’s mother in the intervention; however, due to her place of residence, an hour away, and her recent diagnosis of liver cancer, her involvement may be limited. Overall, Peter’s family is an essential part of the intervention process because they would be able to provide social support and to help carry out the intervention. On the mezzo level, it would be beneficial to include Peter’s primary care provider (PCP) throughout the intervention process. The PCP has expertise in the biological functions of the body, an expertise in which I do not share. Therefore, it is important for Peter’s PCP to be involved to monitor any physical or biological symptoms that may be contributing to his MDD …show more content…
This includes, but not limited, to the psychiatrist, the therapist, and myself. It is important to involve the treatment team in order to facilitate the creation of the treatment plan. This will assure all parties agree to the diagnosis and all parties understand who will carry out each component of the intervention. The last individual I would involve in this intervention process, if needed, is Peter’s supervisor. According to the DSM-5, fatigue, diminished concentration, and diminished interest in pleasurable activities are all symptoms of MDD. These symptoms could prevent Peter from going to work occasionally; therefore, it is important to involve Peter’s supervisor in the event that Peter may need to take some time off of work due to his