In Jennifer’s case scenario, some presenting concerns were identified and prioritized by the level of importance. Firstly, the homeless situation was set as the most urgent issue that needs to be handled, because risk was assessed. Research revealed that approximately one-third of homeless individuals in Australia had Schizophrenia (Teesson, et al 2004); therefore, homelessness is a serious risk. In Jennifer’s homeless situation, she had possibly stopped the medication for schizophrenia already and it was not safe for her to live on the street. Therefore, risk was identified as the danger to self through self-neglect and poor treatments (Wellman 2006). In addition, a shelter is the basic need for all individuals in the hierarchy of need; therefore,
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According to the case note, Jennifer mentioned that she has been looking for intimate relationships and love, and this also was the rationale for her early marriage. As a result, the reestablishment of family relationship was set as her self-interest and self-determination. The social worker has to respect Jennifer’s intention and self-determination, as it were noted in the Code of Ethics (AASW 2010). Furthermore, this factor related to two life domains, which are social relationship and family’s response to a relative’s mental health problem (Bland, et al 2015). In the latter domain, it explains that the isolation or connections of family member should be one of the concern for clients. In fact, social support is essential within the Recovery-Oriented Approach, and the insufficient social support was identified as a major reason for mental health issues (Brewin, Chris R et al 2000). As a result, the lost family connections could be reconnected in order to satisfy Jennifer’s psychological and emotional needs. Moreover, the social worker has to let Jennifer to choose how and which family members could be reconnected, in order to respect her …show more content…
Strengths are essential for people to overcome mental health issues because it yields positive influences during the healing process (Bird, et al 2012). Strengths involve personal qualities, such as supportive intimate relationship, personal talents, and other support from families and communities (Saleebey 2001). All individuals have their own strengths and potentials, and social workers have to discover them within clients (Norman 2000). In Jennifer’s situation, her strengths were hidden and undiscovered because of negative relationships among her siblings, parents and husband. If Jennifer’s strengths are recognised, she will have abilities to improve some of her life domains, such as emotional and mental wellbeing, dealing with stress and personal response to illness (Bland, et al 2015). Therefore, the undiscovered personal strengths was identified as one of the
According to the case note, Jennifer mentioned that she has been looking for intimate relationships and love, and this also was the rationale for her early marriage. As a result, the reestablishment of family relationship was set as her self-interest and self-determination. The social worker has to respect Jennifer’s intention and self-determination, as it were noted in the Code of Ethics (AASW 2010). Furthermore, this factor related to two life domains, which are social relationship and family’s response to a relative’s mental health problem (Bland, et al 2015). In the latter domain, it explains that the isolation or connections of family member should be one of the concern for clients. In fact, social support is essential within the Recovery-Oriented Approach, and the insufficient social support was identified as a major reason for mental health issues (Brewin, Chris R et al 2000). As a result, the lost family connections could be reconnected in order to satisfy Jennifer’s psychological and emotional needs. Moreover, the social worker has to let Jennifer to choose how and which family members could be reconnected, in order to respect her …show more content…
Strengths are essential for people to overcome mental health issues because it yields positive influences during the healing process (Bird, et al 2012). Strengths involve personal qualities, such as supportive intimate relationship, personal talents, and other support from families and communities (Saleebey 2001). All individuals have their own strengths and potentials, and social workers have to discover them within clients (Norman 2000). In Jennifer’s situation, her strengths were hidden and undiscovered because of negative relationships among her siblings, parents and husband. If Jennifer’s strengths are recognised, she will have abilities to improve some of her life domains, such as emotional and mental wellbeing, dealing with stress and personal response to illness (Bland, et al 2015). Therefore, the undiscovered personal strengths was identified as one of the