CLIENT CASE STUDIES

(Names have been changed to protect confidentiality)

STEVE'S STORY

I have been  working with Steven since March 2010.  At that time Steven was drinking approximately 7-8 litres of Cider daily.  He suffered from severe paranoia and had low confidence and self-esteem.  His family relationships were strained and he was homeless and living with a relative in an unhealthy environment.  His physical health was very poor as was his mental health.

I encouraged Steve to register as Homeless and shortly afterwards he was placed in a cluster flat and in receipt of support from Frontline Fife.

Steven's physical health deteriorated and this spurred him into achieving abstinence.  We worked on safely reducing his alcohol limits and a referral was made to the Community Alcohol Team.  By the time he received an appointment, Steve was alcohol free and we worked together on structured Relapse Prevention.  It became apparent after a lapse lasting 2 weeks, that Steve was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  I referred Steve to Clinical Psychology for assessment.

After completing one-to-one work in relation to his confidence/self esteem, this improved enough for Steven to attend the Walk and Talk group.  Through this he has went on to complete the Anxiety Management group and the Activity Group at Lochore Meadows.  Steven has now got his own tenancy, which he signed for in April 2011, he has been alcohol free since 17th December 2010 and confidence and self-esteem has improved dramatically.  He continues to attend appointments with Clinical Psychology and reports that his family relationships and his physical and mental health have improved.

I continue to work with Steve on a fortnightly basis.

JOHN'S STORY (click here)