Discrimination Case Interview Jose Fernando

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION (Age/Gender/Race):

Jose Fernando is a 34 years old Hispanic male with a history of depression, substance abuse and domestic violence, was admitted to Gila regional medical center for overdose of drug after assaulting his ex-wife physically. During the time of the interview the client stated that his ex-wife was saying some provocative words and this made him reacted badly by beating her up and he never wanted to but he could not resist the urge, and how she keeps on comparing him with other guys by telling him to act responsible in providing for the family. Client said he felt remorse for his actions when he saw that his ex-wife was on the floor not moving he thought he has killed her, so taking his own life was the
BASIC NEEDS & CONCERNS (Include transportation & housing concerns):

Some of the basic need of the client is the provision of a support group for substance abuse patient, housing and good job to support himself and family. Addicted to alcohol prevent the client from performing his duties properly were most of his wages are spent on drinks, also working in a low paying job due to his criminal record.

PAST HX OF OUTPATIENT TX/COUNSELING (Including psychiatric admissions/suicide or violent behavior):

Jose was diagnosed with depression when he was 12 years old and had some suicidal thoughts of killing himself which the client did not denied. Attended some brief counselling class for a period of time before his family relocated to a new environment and it was a difficult process to get sign up for counselling class since the list of clients was on a high range, this situation prevented the client from having any further intervention
Being surrounded by people who influence him negatively prevent Jose from taking the positive steps he desire to accomplish.

INTERPRETIVE SUMMARY: Living in an environment that is surrounded by substance abuse use and in trying to overcome such habit can be difficult for people like Jose, no matter how they are trying to avoid the use of it, there friends and community provides them with such opportunity. This also contribute towards the feeling that nothing good can happen in their life and the situation develop a means to be depressed, where the use of drugs and alcohol is a means to find relieve of the pain.
Most people who have been incarcerated find it difficult to get a good job and this may frustrate their desire to move out of the poverty line.

SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS: Client will participate in counselling session to discuss some of his past experiences that is affecting his present situation, and to be registered into a rehabilitation facility, which will help in placing the client in an environment where he will not be influence by the drug and alcohol