Month: October 2016

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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