Homelessness Video Analysis
After watching the homeless videos, I have deep concern and I continually question, why the homeless aren’t being helped, especially with all the wealth in this nation. But I also realize that when almost any of the group needs are not met, it often results in homelessness.
Reflecting, I decided that the group that concerns me the most, should have touched my life personally. The mentally devastating group that has touched my immediate family adversely is people with dual disorders. And no matter how diligently we searched for help, the resources needed were not successful or were not accessible.
Therefore, my greatest concern is for people who suffer from co-occurring disorders (COD). Enos (2011), states that at least 5.6 million people carry an official diagnoses of co-occurring disorders. Additionally, roughly 13.6 – 18 million Americans that currently report substance abuse have co-occurring mental illness …show more content…
The reason I’m so concerned about this helpee group is the fact that it is highly difficult and extremely expensive to receive an accurate diagnoses and acquire quality care for dual diagnoses. Mental health professionals and addiction professionals need cross-trained in integrated psychotherapy and substance abuse counselling. I also feel psychotherapist and substance abuse counselors should collaborate regularly critiquing integrated treatment plans from successful therapy theories of dual diagnosed patients.
Because COD patients struggle with “medication regiments and attendance to treatment centers” (Burger, 2014), empowerment in a therapy session mandates an empathetic, trusting and bonding relationship. That relationship should instill confidence that the helpee can reach their goals. My daughter has said over and over, “They are not helping me at all, it’s just a waste of my time.” It is crucial for the helper and the helpee to arrive at the same vision with a clear understanding of the treatment plan to
Reflecting, I decided that the group that concerns me the most, should have touched my life personally. The mentally devastating group that has touched my immediate family adversely is people with dual disorders. And no matter how diligently we searched for help, the resources needed were not successful or were not accessible.
Therefore, my greatest concern is for people who suffer from co-occurring disorders (COD). Enos (2011), states that at least 5.6 million people carry an official diagnoses of co-occurring disorders. Additionally, roughly 13.6 – 18 million Americans that currently report substance abuse have co-occurring mental illness …show more content…
The reason I’m so concerned about this helpee group is the fact that it is highly difficult and extremely expensive to receive an accurate diagnoses and acquire quality care for dual diagnoses. Mental health professionals and addiction professionals need cross-trained in integrated psychotherapy and substance abuse counselling. I also feel psychotherapist and substance abuse counselors should collaborate regularly critiquing integrated treatment plans from successful therapy theories of dual diagnosed patients.
Because COD patients struggle with “medication regiments and attendance to treatment centers” (Burger, 2014), empowerment in a therapy session mandates an empathetic, trusting and bonding relationship. That relationship should instill confidence that the helpee can reach their goals. My daughter has said over and over, “They are not helping me at all, it’s just a waste of my time.” It is crucial for the helper and the helpee to arrive at the same vision with a clear understanding of the treatment plan to