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History/Introduction
Mark is 25 years old and was referred to WGCADA Bridgend from the
CDAT. He
had become alcohol and cannabis dependent after considerable time
and usage and
when Mark approached the agency he appeared defeated and, displaying
behaviour of
hopelessness and despair. Mark was extremely upset and tearful throughout
his
assessment, which was conducted tentatively and compassionately,
care being
provided with the options of delaying or postponing the interview.
Mark demonstrated
courageous resolve in proceeding to conclude the assessment and
a care plan was then
implemented.
Care Plan
It was agreed upon that the most appropriate course of treatment
for Mark would be to
participate in the agency's abstinence programme, which is the Minnesota
Model of
recovery. Mark was informed of the requirements of the model, which
includes one
full day per week of group reality therapy and Ihr one/one counselling
sessions on a
separate day, which focuses on the first five steps of Alcoholics
Anonymous. As one
of the expectations of treatment. Mark is required to produce written
work, which
describes honest examples of his past lifestyle and his decline
into addiction, and
subsequently his progress to well-being. Mark methodically analyses
himself and his
written work in depth and examines past behaviours and attitudes,
spotlighting his
licit and illicit usage. Indeed, he is appreciative of the erudition
from the ramifications
of his former lifestyle and his gains from this are vast. In addition
to this setting, any
other apparent issues of concern, which could develop during the
treatment process,
are monitored and treated effectively and accordingly.
Being group leader Mark is required to attend, and introduce the
newcomer to the
group therapy setting. It is his duty to ensure the group functions
efficiently, with any
concerns of the group being aired during the group process. Gradually,
Mark has
developed and gained an understanding of the dynamics of group therapy
fittingly and
realizes its benefits. Mark's interaction with his peers is positive
and his identification
with examples of his past with group members is first-rate. He is
able to relate his
experiences with excellent recognition and understanding. Mark intuitively
displays
compassion when required, and challenges his peers with thought
and care, and it is
believed that he and his present members have set the blueprint
for future groups to
continue likewise.
Outcome
Mark continues to attend group reality therapy and his one/one
appointments weekly
and enthusiastically. He continues to develop an in-depth knowledge
of himself and
his addiction and remains abstinent from all licit and illicit substances.
His sanguinity
and concentration for a respectable and contented life is radiant,
believing today that
in spite of everything, he does have another chance in life. Mark
once entered the
agency in despair. Today, Mark, his family, and his friends know
him as a 'different'
person, and it is with courage and gratitude that he is developing
and maturing into
someone he could only once have dreamed of being.
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