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Respond to at least two colleagues who selected different professionals from the ones you selected. Explain whether or not you think their approaches will help to empower Paula and explain why.
Colleague 1: Whitney
Paula is a 43-year-old woman who is from Colombia but lives in New York. Paula is HIV positive and currently lives alone. Paula is divorced but has one child named Miguel who is 20 years-old. Paula ran away from home when she was 17-years-old and became involved with drugs. During this time, she also married her husband. Paula receives social security and Medicaid for her bi-polar disorder. She was also diagnosed with a brain infection leaving her partially paralyzed on one side of her body and Hepatitis C (Plummer, Makris, & Brocksen, 2014).
Paula’s social worker and psychiatrist were both empowering and encouraging her to take her medications and to better self through her illness. The social worker was supportive to her and filled the gap for her not having a support system at home. The social worker provided her with appropriate resources and never judged her situation. National Association of Social Workers (2008) states “social workers treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity”.
Paula’s situation and the professionals involved affect her personal empowerment by allowing her to gain self-worth and get treatment. In the beginning, Paula did seem reluctant and angry however, she always spoke about what she wanted and they listened (Plummer, Makris, & Brocksen, 2014).
Paula strengths consisted of self-advocacy. She knew what she wanted as it pertained to her medication and treatment. She make sure that everyone understood what she wanted as well. I would use that same strength to empower her and know that she can make the right decisions and have a brighter future.
References
National Association of Social Workers. (2008). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from http://www.naswdc.org/pubs/code/code.asp
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014). Sessions: Case histories: Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader
Colleague 2: Sha’Tia
Introduction
Paula is a 43-year-old female, who resides in Queens, NY. She is Latina descent and has one child, Miguel who is 20 years old. Paula is HIV positive and was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. Several years later she was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and she also had a brain infection which left the right side of body paralyzed. Paula reported using drugs heavily when she was younger with her husband, David. David and Paula are now divorced, and David is re-married. Paula is currently receiving services at an outpatient comprehensive care clinic.
Two Professionals and their approach
Paula’s social worker, doctor, and psychiatrist worked on a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of Paula and her unborn child. Paula has little to no support and relies on community and social services to meet her needs.
The social worker linked Paula with the services needed to her achieve her goal of caring for her child. Also, the social worker followed the NASW code of ethics, by protecting Paula and her unborn child. The social worker identified that Paula might be a harm to herself and unborn child. The social worker took the proper steps to ensure both were safe. The doctor worked on a disciplinary team as well. The doctor did not deviate from his tasks of providing medical care. The doctor adhered to providing quality care to ensure both Paula and her unborn child was safe.
Paula’s Empowerment
“Empowerment refers to the process by which individuals and groups gain the power to access resources and to control”(Robbins, et.al., 2012, pg. 87). Paula’s team of professionals worked to ensure Paula’s goal of caring for her child with little support was met. Paula demonstrated self-determination to raise her child. With the assistance of her team and provided services, this empowered Paula to continue on her journey of raising her child.
Skills
As a social worker, I would continue to empower Paula. She will need encouragement and guidance, due to her lack of compliance with medications and ailments of being HIV positive and bi-polar. I would also use the skill of engagement. I would discuss with Paula about attending support groups of HIV positive to help assist Paula in building social skills.
References:
Robbins, S.P., Chatterjee, P., & Canda, E.R
