Fly on the Wall Project

After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Each question may be answered by only 3 students. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 3 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Thursday 12/1/16.

Comments to at least two of your classmates due by end of the day Sunday 12/4/16.

1. George would like to be able to visit his new friend Kimberly. Besides using the bus, name two community resources he might be able to use to meet with her. In lieu of resources for recreational transportation, what other options would you suggest for them?
2. Bianca will now need to commute every day to a large city for her job. What resources might be available for her to save money on her commute? What would you suggest in terms of making the commute as easy on Bianca as possible while she is pregnant?
3. For Mick, what types of resources/suggestions would you recommend to him to access his support group at the church? Name 2 of them.
4. Give your thoughts on the conclusion of Michela’s story. What, if anything, could been done differently that would have led to a more positive outcome? What follow up, if any, should Derek provide in the next week following this meeting with her?

This is the conclusion of the FOTW audio series. Derek and LueAnn would like to thank the following faculty guest stars:

Brittany Stone – Michela

Anthony Zazzarino – George

Kenneth Kinter – Mick

Jennifer George – Bianca

Catherine Colucci – Derek/LueAnn Supervisor

Please review instructions for the final FOTW project, found at the top of the main Moodle page of the course.

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After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Note: Three possible questions this week instead of four, so each question may be answered by 4 students instead of the usual 3. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 4 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Saturday 11/26/16 (2 extra days to make post due to Holiday).

Comments to at least one of your classmates due by end of the day Monday 11/28/16 (One less response to classmates this week, one extra day to respond due to Holiday).

1. How do you think Derek handled this crisis situation? Give two pieces of positive feedback and one piece of constructive feedback for Derek.
2. What did you notice about the way Kate supported Derek as they discussed the crisis? What kind of support would you need if you were managing a similar crisis, in addition to the support that was provided to Derek?
3. What can be expected to happen to Michela now that she is on her way to the psychiatric screening center? What type of medical clearance, if any, might be needed? Talk about the possible outcomes for her as a result of her suicidal ideation.

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After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Each question may be answered by only 3 students. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 3 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Thursday 11/17/16.

Comments to at least two of your classmates due by end of the day Sunday 11/20/16.

1. What are some of the early warning signs you’ve noticed with Michela in the last two episodes? Name at least 2 and talk about why you see them as warning signs.
2. Derek employed several Motivational Interviewing techniques this week. Identify at least two that he used and talk about why he used those techniques.
3. What’s one thing Derek did well in his interaction with Michela. How would you have handled the situation differently if you were Derek?
4. Based on how the interaction ended, what would be the next two steps you’d take with Michela if you were Derek?

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After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Each question may be answered by only 3 students. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 3 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Thurs 11/10/16.

Comments to at just one of your classmates due by end of the day Sunday 11/13/16 instead of the usual two comments, just for this week as you also finish up the Site Visit Assignments.

1. What are some other options for Mick in terms of finding male supports that are invested in his recovery to talk about his issues? Give at least two places he might be able to find this kind of support in the community. What would you suggest he say to Bianca when he goes out to meet with one of these supports if he asked for your advice?
2. How might Adam, the peer specialist on the team, work with Mick that is different than how Derek or LueAnn work with him? Relate it to info you learned this week about the outcomes of peer support on people receiving services. If Mick wishes to talk to somebody with Bianca about their decision to have a baby, what family support options in the community could you recommend for them?
3. How would you approach Michela in the meeting that they have scheduled if you were Derek regarding her decision to enroll in college? How would you bring up her housing issues that she does not seem to want to address? What concerns, if any, would you have about the news of her new boyfriend so quickly after dumping Max, and her desire to involve him in her treatment so soon?
4. George will be returning to his old apartment building to be near his friends. What dimensions of wellness does this move support? Describe three of them. What would you suggest in terms of helping him remain in contact with his new lady friend Kimberly?

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After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Each question may be answered by only 3 students. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 3 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Thursday 11/3/16.

Comments to at least two of your classmates due by end of the day Sunday 11/6/16.

1. What are the resources available in the community for Bianca, who is interested in returning to work? What would be the requirements for her to connect with the resources that you find? Which one do you think would be best for her at this time?
2. What are the resources available in the community for Michela, who is interested in returning to school? What would be the requirements for her to connect with the resources that you find? Which one do you think would be best for her at this time?
3. How might Michela resuming college help her in other ways than financial and career related? Think about the dimensions of wellness, pick three (other than financial/intellectual/employment) and describe the potential benefits.
4. Discuss the techniques Lue Ann used when talking with Bianca about returning to work. What kind of open-ended questions would you ask Bianca in your follow-up meeting if you were Lue Ann? Suppose Mick was concerned about his wife returning to work so soon after her hospitalization. What are some things you would say to him based on your knowledge of the evidence for people with psych conditions who return to work?

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After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Each question may be answered by only 3 students. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 3 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Thursday 10/27/16.

Comments to at least two of your classmates due by end of the day Sunday 10/30/16.

1. What else could LueAnn have done to assist Mick/Bianca with deciding to move? How does the fact that they didn’t pay their rent this month potentially impact their housing voucher?
2. If they do decide to stay, what help can they possibly get for their utilities? What would be the criteria for these options (heat, electric, water, etc.)?
3. Can George move to a new apartment with a Housing First Voucher? What does he need to do to make this happen? What, if any, restrictions are there on where he can move and how much the apartment costs?
4. Based on the conversation that Derek had with Michela’s mother, what do you think would be the best housing option for Michela, and why? How might Michela’s substance abuse issues impact the decision of where to live?

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After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Each question may be answered by only 3 students. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 3 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Five questions to choose from this week!

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Thursday 10/20/16.

Comments to at least two of your classmates due by end of the day Sunday 10/23/16.

1. Talk about Derek’s approach to helping George with his complaints related to psychiatric medication side effects during the course of their meeting. What did he do well? What’s one thing Derek could have done better to resolve the situation in a way that would be agreeable to George?
2. Lots of times people have trouble remembering the details of their medical appointments. What are two suggestions that Derek could make to George to better help him with attending to doctor appointments in the future, so that they won’t have to spend time reaching out after the appointment to get the information?
3. How would you proceed with assisting Mick address his current problems regarding his complaint of chest pains?  How would you communicate with him to try to ascertain possible symptoms, as well as his concerns? Do you think he should communicate with his psychiatrist rather than, or in addition to, a medical doctor about this condition?
4. How, if at all, would you involve Bianca in Mick’s treatment?  How might her issue with traditional forms of treatment affect Mick’s health, if at all? What would you suggest Bianca do about her own health and wellness? Explain.
5. Why is it important to work closely with other staff members when it comes to locating and accessing community resources and linking folks to them?  Give your thoughts on Derek/Lue Ann’s working relationship and the way they make use of their team meetings.  How is something as concrete as community resource management related to the therapeutic relationship between staff and service recipients?

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After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Each question may be answered by only 3 students. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 3 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Thursday 10/13/16.

Comments to at least two of your classmates due by end of the day Sunday 10/16/16.

1. Give your opinion of how Derek approached Michela about applying for GA benefits, using principles of Psych Rehab to back up your answer. Name at least one suggestion that Derek have done better or included when helping Michela this week.

2. Does someone always get Medicaid when they have SSI, as appears to be the case for George? What about if the person has SSD instead? Does Medicaid automatically come with GA benefits? Provide web references if necessary to back up your answer.

3. How would you help Bianca manage the correspondence she received from Medicare?  How might the type of Medicare she has be a factor in determining the amount she owes and the manner in which it could  be paid?  Are there other variables to consider (e.g. must she make an in-person appointment and where/with whom)?

4. Lue Ann states that Mick and Bianca appear to be happier following Bianca’s discharge from the hospital.  How might Lue Ann assess progress made or current needs in terms of both Bianca’s and Mick’s current functioning? What should she discuss with them, what types of questions might she ask, and what should she observe?

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After reading this week’s posted content and listening to this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Project, carefully consider the following questions and choose one to answer in its entirety.

Each question may be answered by only 3 students. It is your responsibility to check all posts and select a question which has not already been answered by 3 of your peers. Please include the number of the question you are answering in the subject line of your post so the rest of the class may easily identify which questions have been answered.

Remember, you must have reviewed the week’s content in order to adequately participate in the Discussion Forum. In your post, incorporate the content into your response where applicable, and consider the principles of the Community Support System (CSS) model (e.g. flexibility; special needs, such as jail diversion; accountability; coordination) and the functions of Case Management (i.e. assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, evaluating) when posting your response.

Your initial response is due by end of the day Thurs 10/6/16.

Comments to at least two of your classmates due by end of the day Sunday 10/9/16.

1. Give your thoughts on Derek’s recap of Michela’s Social Security appointment. Is she still in the Contemplation stage? What should happen next in the Social Security application process for her?
2. Is George eligible for General Assistance? Research Interim Assistance and give your reasons why or why not based on the info that was provided. If approved, how much money should George receive?
3. Should either or both Bianca and Mick seek government assistance (from the federal or county entities) with food?  Does it matter whether they have applied in the past?  How should they apply / is there a way you could help them?  For how much assistance in terms of dollars might they be eligible to receive?
4. How might Bianca and Mick immediately and/or regularly access food (besides applying for benefits)?  Are they eligible to obtain goods from the local Food Bank?  Must they prove they are in need?  Is whether or not they applied to receive or are actually receiving SNAP benefits a factor?

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