If progress is being made, we need to continue to encourage them and congratulate their progress. Identifying strengths and abilities in the individual that contribute to them dealing with the issue is essential and accepting the individual's values is paramount (even if we may not agree with them). Active listening skills need to be used when supporting an individual. While working with an individual who was trying to stop substance use we worked together to identify the triggers and when the individual relapsed we discussed what had happened and what they would need to do or avoid doing in order to succeed. Although it can be difficult to understand or accept when an individual we are supporting relapses, we have to remain impartial and remember , above all, that we are only human.
“I am a cripple”— as these words settle in the mind, they create unpleasant feelings. In fact Mairs knows all too well that unpleasant reality. Even though she recognizes that describing herself as a cripple is unflattering, she does so to create a difference between herself and others like her. She does not consider herself “disabled”, “handicapped”, or “differently abled” - just “crippled”. The word cripple has a tendency to make most people uncomfortable.
The article talks about the gender role between men and women role during intimacy and how affectionate they can become. Some men loves attention and so does women too. On the other hand, although they both love this attention, they need to give each other breathing space so that they can bond deeper with each other to not finding flaws of a relationship. Being an attentive person and to someone needs at all time will be required, if it persist. But, what will happen when one day that attention cannot be given because one decide to do something differently, then the other person will feel like they are not being loved or wanted anymore.
We have to realize that they are the ones in pain and that they are just prolonging what they know is going to happen. By prolonging their death just makes it that much harder to deal with. It is easier said than done, but if you stop and think about it and put it in God’s everything will be okay. I agree with her being by her father’s side and reassuring him that he was no burden to her. I disagree that she didn’t discuss what he wanted to do and do it regardless how it was hurting her.
Supporting people with dementia is important the most vital part is assisting them to enjoy their life as much as possible supporting them to carry on with hobbies and interests as enabling them to have as much independence as possible by giving them choice and the chance to make decisions. Communicating with people with dementia can be difficult but remaining patient and being clear in what you saying is important , as sometimes the person you are communicating with can be confused or upset. Using their name or preferred form of address is best and knowing what you are talking about so you do not become confused yourself will help. Other things may make communicating harder these could be physical disability such strokes cancer of the mouth area and cerebral palsy and injury to the jaw as well as things like Bells Palsy. Can hinder or prevent people speaking.
She also takes pride in the way she leads men, of course not leading them on, just simply leading them and sure, she’ll leave them eventually, but that’s not what matters. She is not the type of woman to take men’s feelings into account, she is first and foremost interested in what makes her happy, and if men are the answer, then men she will have. Is the Wife of Bath really a feminist? Well she may be. But for every reason she is one, she also is
Human service professionals can aid in the process of helping the client, but it is ultimately up to the client to decide if they want to help themselves. In helping a client it is always good to listen as the client will tell you what they, are seeking and they will pass along clues that can be used to help the m return to self- help. Many times clients are not comfortable when they bring needs to the human service workers so at that time it is necessary in the helping process to break the ice and make them feel comfortable. Once that happens then the process can begin. Asking correct questions is also part of the helping process, never insinuate or ask questions that may put a client on the defense as this may lead to
Sammy knew this, but didn’t mind too much because of his infatuation with the change in norm. These girls were different and stood out. Mr. Lengel did not like this and decided that he was going to do something about it. Throughout Mr. Lengel’s interaction with the girls, he says, “This isn’t the beach,” on multiple occasions in order to create an emphasis on his main point. Due to this repetitiveness, it is discovered that Mr. Lengel is most likely a firm boss that appreciates when things are done properly.
Women during this time were only allowed to go so far and do so much without being restrained it seemed like. She doubts herself in letters she sends to her female friends who sympathize with her problems in choosing her partner for marriage. As a result to her resent of her thoughts about female powerlessness, and her outspoken thoughts of marriage. Virtue also resulted in achievement of morality, which was identified with marriage. Also Eliza resisted the sexual double-standard which I found really amazing.
I believe that listening to others and being able to put yourself in their shoes in order to understand what they might be feeling is very critical. It then becomes easier to help them manage those feelings and their experiences. It is also important to understand what is happening in that person's life, so it is good to be perceptive in order to notice patterns, dynamics, and other things that serve as clues for helping that person. I believe that I am very perceptive in my relationships with other people. In my opinion, it is also essential to have a sense of humility and I truly strive to always remain humble.