Marek Ethical Issues

There may be a number of ethical concerns that a case management professional would face while providing services to Marek. A concern that would come to mind, is on how Marek’s background was growing up as a child other than the information that was provided. Another ethnical concern would be if Marek had any religious, or belief’s involved in his background. “Others clients may not be involved with church, but may hold a firm spiritual belief that they find very sustaining in one’s life (Summers, 2015). Another major ethnical concern would be of Marek’s medical history. Marek has stated he has not seen a physician in many years, so that is a major concern as well. All these ethnical concerns may help better assist Marek to prepare for his …show more content…
Marek’s needs are important in order for him to become successful in treatment. It is also important for Marek to be able to overcome his addiction by taking the proper steps to a full recovery. Needs are important for every individual, whether in treatment or not. The basic needs that Marek needs at this point in his life is a safe shelter, strong support system, a strong structured plan and goals. All of these needs will be able to help Marek get his life to a much better, and stable environment. It is important for Marek to receive all of these needs, so that he is comfortable enough to where he is willing to accept treatment. It is important that Marek is able to meet his needs, so he is able to look up to a brighter future. Reflecting back on Marek, it seems as he has been living a very dangerous lifestyle. He has been engaging in substance abuse ever since he was in high school. It is very important Marek is removed from that typical lifestyle, and put into a safe place. A safe place would be a treatment facility that Marek’s probation officer and judge recommended. In this treatment facility, it provides everything a client may need in order to sustain life. The program helps individuals learn about addiction, what triggers addiction, and offers counseling services. This program can help Marek get educated, and aware of his …show more content…
Reflecting back to Marek’s childhood, he claims he lost his father in a car accident possibility due to alcohol. He also stated it was hard for him growing up due to the loss of his father. As Marek was taking on responsibilities of his father, it seems he really did not have much the best support system. A strong support system can help Marek boost his self-esteem, and motivate him to want to get better. “What self-esteem Marek may have is needed for support in his struggle to regain his health and recover from bad habits” (Summers, 2015). Other than family, Marek needs to know he can go to someone to talk, help, or guidance. This would be his counselor, peer group, myself, or anyone else who can strengthen Marek’s motivation of getting better. It is important for Marek to come to any of us with concerns or questions, so we can better assist his time at the treatment facility. A structured plan would also benefit Marek for his future. Reflecting on Marek’s past, it seems he has never had a structured plan. A structured plan such as writing down a list of goals he would like to accomplish at the treatment facility, and then achieving them. For instance, he already stated he would like to go back to college. Marek feels when he is clean he is able to concentrate with school. Marek could set a list of goals he would like to accomplish before he is able to continue with