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Real stories from the cadas case file
CASE STUDY 1
This lady is constantly worried and anxious over the well-being of her close friend an former partner. He continues to drink excessively and on a daily basis is confronted with uncertain circumstances and hard choices
Main problems identified
Boundaries
Relationship with self and other
Stress and conflict resolution
Action taken
Initial PSI
Blackbox treatments
Brief description of outcomes achieved
- Supported to be mentally and physically well and are treated with dignity,
- This is being achieved by regular blackbox sessions and opportunity and environment to openly discuss the challenges she experiences with regard to her friend’s alcohol use, she reports as not having this previous to accessing the family support service.
- Enjoying a life outside caring, including employment, education, leisure, social life
- -family support appointments have provided this lady with an external place of contact and support, from this starting point she has led a talk on Indian Head Massage. Having more energy to participate in her voluntary work also.
- Recognised & supported as expert care partner
- -Throughout the session this lady has become more aware of her invaluable care to the other, the informal carer role that she provides
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