Counseling Skills
An employee is unable to make it through 8 hour work day and is noted to be more tired, irritable, and late with work. He often leaves early or arrives late.
assess client’s needs, link to appropriate resources, coordinate services, advocate for the client, monitor progress, provide supportive services
Hinder: Negativity, peer pressure, proximity to others with MH challenges.
No cost,short term, and proactive
Provide Psychological counseling, financial management, child care, elder care, wellness programs
Refers to the attentive physical presence the therapist focuses on the client.
Body language, posture, seating position, eye contact, facial expression.
Describing that mental illness is no one's fault, it is common, and symptoms may vary and can be managed.
Facts about Mental Health
Welcomes all qualified job applicants , Health care with same urgency for mental as physical illness, Programs that promote and support employee health-wellness, Training to id worker distress and need for referral and evaluation, Confidentiality of employee health information, Provides Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supports employees who seek treatment or require hospitalization and disability leave (including return-to-work), Ensures exit with dignity, Promotes accepting (anti-stigmatizing, anti-discriminating climate)
Environmental assessment . Task analysis. ADL functioning. IADL functioning. Appropriate level of housing. Identifying meaningful occupations. Work as consultant as needed or part of team.
IT is reported that there can be a 20% loss in productivity within the workplace please give the reasons that can cause this...
Poor concentration, difficulty with memory and decision making, fatigue, lowered self-confidence
Focus on strengths not deficits , look for natural supports in the community, Case manager-consumer relationship is primary, Helping processes are guided by the consumer’s self-determination, Care occurs in the community, People with severe and persistent Mental Illness continue to learn, grow, and change
Drowsiness, Increased appetite, Extreme restlessness, Muscle stiffness, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Sun sensitivity, Decreased libido, Shakiness/Tremors, Dry mouth, Constipation
It seems likely that___
I could be wrong but___
Higher productivity and motivation. Reduced absenteeism. Health insurance cost containment. Preparedness for disasters. Loyalty and retention. Hiring and promoting the most qualified people. More efficient workplace practices and policies. Better workplace relations. Diversity, acceptance, and respect in the workplace.
What case management model is most appropriate:
A client with bipolar is seeking OT services to increase their support network. The client presents with insight into their deficits, strong motivation, and intact organizational skills