Client Stan Case Studies

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Client Stan, we will call the Client Stan for confidentiality purposes. Stan is a 35-year-old African American male who was released from jail approximately 7 weeks ago. Stan served a 9-month jail sentence for an assault charge. Currently, Stan resides with his mother in Northwest DC in a single family home. Stan is diagnosed with Schizophrenia. The presenting problems are Stan and his mom constantly clashing since his release from jail (and a few months before he went to jail) and Stan’s Paranoia (he feels someone is always calling the police on him). Mom reported (via phone) that she is fed up with Stan’s behaviors and that she is uncertain of how much longer she can put up with him in her home. In addition, mom has reported unhappiness …show more content…
His mom is a trigger for him and he is a trigger for his mom. This intervention strategy was the second to come to mind. As I listened to Stan speak it became clear that this is a need not only for him, but for his mom too, if there is to be any possibility to restore their relationship Stan would benefit from staying in one of our CRF (Certified Residential Facility). The CRF provides structure for clients. The CRF implants skills to clients on how to responsibly live on their own. 3) Connect Stan with Agency peer groups and other Day Services Programs:
Given clients history of lack of trust in others. The team felt it would be in the clients’ best interest to be a part of our agency day services programs. Programs include Social Skills Group, Cooking and Nutritional Skills, Transportation Services, Computer skills Training, Money Management, and Fitness Activities.
In working with Stan, it has become clear that “one step at a time” has been good for him to hear. I repeat this statement to him during each visit. I have noticed when he hears this he
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