Alcohol Health
EDEXCEL BTEC HND Health and Social Care
ManagementUNIT 21: SUPPORTING SIGNIFICANT LIFE EVENTS
Contents
Task 1.1: Explain the impact of significant life events on individuals namely Richard and Sophie. 2
Task 1.2: Possible group responses to significant life events with respect to Richard and Sophie’s Friends and co-workers response to his addiction 2
Task 1.3: Analyze the impact for others in health and social care (John and Tim) when an individual experiences significant life events. 3
Task 2.1: Evaluation of the effectiveness of organizational policies and procedures in supporting Richard and Sophie and their social networks affected by their significant life event. 4
Task 2.2 Explanation of how others in social networks may provide support to Richard and Sophie. 5
Task 2.3 Evaluate the suitability of external sources of support for those affected by significant life events with reference to the case study. 6
Task 3.1 Analyze possible organizational responses to the need to support Richard and Sophie who are experiencing a significant life event. 7
Task 3.2: Reflect on own personal contributions to the support of individuals experiencing significant life events. Have you ever helped someone experiencing a significant life event? 8
Task 3.3 Make recommendations for improving the support available in a health and social care organization for individuals and their social networks when affected by Alcohol Addiction as in the case study. 8
References 10
Task 1.1: Explain the impact of significant life events on individuals namely Richard and Sophie.
Richard and Sophie were troubled by the alcohol addiction of Richard, the husband. Their marriage was at stake and their three children were suffering due to this. Richard was sent to an alcohol rehab to get rid of his addiction. This, according to the couple was a significant life event.
From the discussion in the case study it is evident that the family went through a horrible phase due to the
ManagementUNIT 21: SUPPORTING SIGNIFICANT LIFE EVENTS
Contents
Task 1.1: Explain the impact of significant life events on individuals namely Richard and Sophie. 2
Task 1.2: Possible group responses to significant life events with respect to Richard and Sophie’s Friends and co-workers response to his addiction 2
Task 1.3: Analyze the impact for others in health and social care (John and Tim) when an individual experiences significant life events. 3
Task 2.1: Evaluation of the effectiveness of organizational policies and procedures in supporting Richard and Sophie and their social networks affected by their significant life event. 4
Task 2.2 Explanation of how others in social networks may provide support to Richard and Sophie. 5
Task 2.3 Evaluate the suitability of external sources of support for those affected by significant life events with reference to the case study. 6
Task 3.1 Analyze possible organizational responses to the need to support Richard and Sophie who are experiencing a significant life event. 7
Task 3.2: Reflect on own personal contributions to the support of individuals experiencing significant life events. Have you ever helped someone experiencing a significant life event? 8
Task 3.3 Make recommendations for improving the support available in a health and social care organization for individuals and their social networks when affected by Alcohol Addiction as in the case study. 8
References 10
Task 1.1: Explain the impact of significant life events on individuals namely Richard and Sophie.
Richard and Sophie were troubled by the alcohol addiction of Richard, the husband. Their marriage was at stake and their three children were suffering due to this. Richard was sent to an alcohol rehab to get rid of his addiction. This, according to the couple was a significant life event.
From the discussion in the case study it is evident that the family went through a horrible phase due to the
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