V – Goodmorning Hannah, How are you?

My name is vanesa one of

the case worker here. Have a sit and make urself comfy.
L –Im not that bad, thank you for visiting me.
V – yeah im happy to be here with you again.do you feel comfortable
where you at now?
L – yes im comfy at my place and its cold but its warm inside.
V- Did you something to eat before coming here?
L – yeah, just a lil food, coz I don’t feel like eating nowadays.
V – that’s good, just to make sure ur comfy during the conversation.
V- what about the consent that I presented to you? Do you have any
question?
L- I think everything is fine.
V - so to begin our organization conducts social work and
counselling and I am here to support you. An we have policy and
procedure and also ethical guidelines like making sure that your best
interest is at the heart of everything we do so will not be looking for
the best way for you but helping you the best way. I will ask you
some questions for assessment to know more about your situation
so we can provide appropriate help.
I am here to listen and I assure you that all information and rights to
privacy will be respected and it will remain confidential between us
or only to people you can trust or other organization with your
consent. However there are limitations to confidentiality and these
are if I feel that in this stage ur at risk of harm to urself and to other
other people but ofc I will discuss it to you first.
And also we have this what we call mandatory reporting – meaning if
I feel that you maybe at risk or you maybe at risk to harm yourself or
hurting someone else or if you are participating in any illegal activity I
am a mandatory reporter and I will let somebody know about that so
that we can try to get some help and assistance in dealing wth that
particular situation
Do you agree or do you have any questions hannah?
L – hmm yeah that’s ok and fine with me
V- hows everything going Hannh ? Can you share what happened.
L – its Is very difficult and I really need your help badly. I have
substance miuse and and it’s a way of heling me cope with my
depression and isolation. I realize that im so young and yet im
experiencing at my early age.
V – hmmm. Yeah 16 years of age right?
L – yes Vanessa and I can not explain what im feeling right now since
no one is helping me. Even my peers at school they are rejecting me
when they heard that I have mental health problem.
V – I commend you for having the courage to come here so no one is
with you anymore? You are young and yet ur so brave to present
urself here. What about ur parents are they still supporting you?
L –hmmm sometimes. But sometimes they get tired understanding
my situation, but yeah they are supportive. I can still feel the care
from them.
V – so ur still living with them?
L – yeah.
V - do you feel that they are concern about ur situation?
L – yeah, my mom will always remind me of all the positive things in
life.
V – good to hear, do you have any siblings?
L – No, im the one and only. I know my dad is so upset on what ive
done but what else can I do.
V – what about ur studies? Are you still attending?
L – yes, but im so depress on what is happening around me and what
my peers think of me. Like no one wants to talk to me because of my
condition.
V – did you have thought of harming yourself?
L – yes. All the time, I feel like doing suicide and I don’t want to live
anymore. Im just worried about my mom and dad, I don’t want them
to suffer if I live them, like who will take care of them when they old.
V – you really love them. what makes you say that you don’t want to
live anymore?
L – because of my mental illness, im tired of it, I can feel that also my
parents are tired. I have an ambition for myself and for my family.
V – Can you tell me what are ur ambition in life?
L – ilike to be a nurse, dis is my dream , I know my parents will be
proud of me I will become a nurse. And since im the only child, I
want to give them house and lot, because we don’t own our house
and lot we are just renting the place.
V – wow, being a nurse is such a dream for you Hannah, I know after
dis you will pursue dis ambition.
V - I would like to present to you dis what we call wellness plan, this
is a wellbeing assessment which includes physical, emotional,social
and spiritual well being. The purpose of this assessment is to develop
a shared understanding of the level of response required to address
the ur particular needs.
L – umm ok, It seems interesting.
V – yea it is Hannah but then dis is a quite long list of questions but
we can do this. Hahahaha
L – laugh ka kunwari. Hahaha.
V – first is the physical well being. This is the ability to improve the
functioning of your body through healthy eating and also good
exercise habits.
V – I know about ur condition but do you still have time to exercise
such as walking or any exercise to strengthen ur muscle and joints.
L – yeah sometimes, and also I do stretching before and after. But I
easily get tired because every now and then I will think of my illness.
V –Do you still get 7-8 hours of sleep?
L – yeah most of the time and I really need to sleep to gain energy for
the day.
V – do you think ur immune system is strong enough to avoid those
infectious diseases?
L – sometimes.
V –, do you still seek professional advise if there is something wrong?
L – most of the time yes, but I worry also about finances.
V – if you are going t rate ur overall physical wellbeing how would it
be like is it very well, somewhat well, somewhat poor or very poor?
L – hmmm it is poor but somewhat poor not very poor. Hehehe
V – second would be the social well being. Social wellbeing is the
ability to communicate, develop meaningful relationship with others
and maintain a support network that helps you overcome loneliness.
So you told me that ur 2 sister is helping you right now, do you feel
good about the impression you make on them?
L – sometimes and sometimes I am open, honest to them and of
course Im being a good listener to them.
V – do you still participate in social activities and are you enjoying
being with people?
L – not anymore. I feel embarrassed.
V – sorry to hear that..
L – yeah but it seems that they are avoiding me so I sometimes
consider theur feelings and I do not act in hurtful way. And
sometimes I consider how what I say, might perceived by others
before speak.
V – if you are goin to rate ur social well being, what would It be
Hannah?
L – somewhat poor, just my parents, at my age I need pears but im
loosing confidence.
V – I understand Hannah , its important to know that building social
well being is one of the best ways to build emotional well being.
When we feel socially connected,
V – emotional well being its is the ability to practice stress
management techniques and generate the emotions that lead to
good feelings. Do you still have the chance to laugh despite the
things that is happening now?
L – sometimes, we need to laugh. And sometimes I recognized when
I am stressed and take steps to relac like [quiet time and light
exercise.
V –How often did you feel hopeless?
L – everytime.
V –How often did you feel depressed?
L - actually most of the time.
V – how often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up?
L – if im home then my parents can make me laugh at least.
V – how often did you feel worthless?
L – all the time.
V – did you find it difficult to enjoy ur daily activities?
L – sometimes.
V –did you find it difficult to make decisions?
L – hmm rarely. Sometimes I seek the help of my mom.
V – have you lost interest in things lately?
L –yeah, all the times.. even before.
V – do you feel content with who you are right now Hannah?
L – how will I feel content with my life right now, expecially my
V – are you still visiting ur GP?
V – yeah, I need to visit her because my mom will always remind me.
But sometimes, I feel lazy. So stay at home and I need to go to school
as well.
L – yeah it is a great help for me and its very easy.
V – yeah I need to make it easy for the client. And it would be a little
help for me if you could share your goals?
L – I want to pursue nursing without hindraces, I mean my mental
condition. And make my life hapy, and feel that someone is with me
all the time.
V – Seems like u are very keen to become a nurse, im can sense ur
passion to finish it.
L – yes it is. Im still young.
V – Yes I understand. I have this service what we call beyond blue,
and its really a good service and they support people. They might
help you..
L – yeah ive heard about that.
V – yeah, it’s a really helpful, they offer a lot of things. We also have
services that might help you engage in social activities to enhance ur
participation to people and ofc they will always support you. You
might want to try that.
L – yeah I want that as well
V – I will do the appointment for you so I will be contacting them or
send them email when you will be available. So when will be ur
available day?
L – Next Monday will suits me I think, anyway, I will call you if I will
reschedule it.
V – Anyway, I also need the presence ur parents during the next
meeting to ofc know their opinion.
L – yeah, that’s great, they will always on the go.
V- so I guess we are settled, I just want to ask you some personal
information like your contact information and your parents as well.
Here is my number so you can contact me anytime if you have any
questions or you have something on your mind, please do not
hesistate to call me.
L – thank you so much Vanessa for accommodating me.
V -its my pleasure and ill see you again. Thank you.